Tips For Planning a Successful Trip to Amritsar 

Amritsar, known for its rich culture, history and booming economy, has become one of the increasingly popular tourist destinations. To cater for the growing and booming tourism industry, many hotels, restaurants, shops and car rental agencies have sprung up. Coming from Chandigarh, one can choose to board a plane, ride a bus or hire the services of car rental agency which is obviously the best choice. One of the popular rental agencies is RK taxi service which offers a one-way Chandigarh to Amritsar taxi service or a round trip. 

What to do to make the journey a success? 

Plan the time: when a planning a trip to Amritsar it is best to consider the climate and seasons. Visiting the city between November and march ensures you get the best out of your trip. 

Rent a car:

hiring a taxi is the best mode of transportation to ensure you experience a memorable, exciting and relaxing journey. 

Plan your accommodation:

although getting a place to stay is not difficult in a city like Amritsar as it all depends on your budget and preference; it is better to plan ahead especially in peak seasons.  

Go sight-seeing:

you cannot plan a visit to Amritsar without touring around. With the numerous tourists’ attractions including religious and historic places as well as the wonderful nature, you sure will have a good time. 

Taste local cuisine:

food is part of culture and by tasting and eating local foods around, you delve into their rich culture and be wowed and filled. 

Go shopping:

a trip to Amritsar is never completed without buying some goods and souvenirs and indulging in some retail therapy. 

Take pictures:

how else to commemorate a good trip then to take photos and videos of your adventures for memory’s sake. 

Now that we know how to make the trip a success, lets delve into them further. 

Rent a car:

hiring a taxi is the best mode of transportation to ensure you experience a memorable, exciting, hassle free and comfortable journey as you just sit back, relax and enjoy as you are driven to your destination. RK taxi service offers a fleet of luxury cars to choose from that fits your needs and specifications at competitive prices. 

 As a Chandigarh to Amritsar cab service agency, their cars are clean, regularly serviced with safety features such first aid kits, safety belts and fire extinguishers and their drivers are also fit, trained, experienced and courteous, ensuring the optimal satisfaction of customers. Also, the drivers can double as tour guides on the way, making necessary stops at vantage points so you spike up your travel spirits right from the word go. 

Plan the time:

when a planning a trip to Amritsar it is best to consider the climate and seasons as it could either hinder outdoor activities or make your trip worthwhile. Visiting the city between November and march ensures you get the best out of your trip as the weather is great and comfortable. With temperatures ranging from four degrees Celsius to eighteen degrees Celsius it is ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.  

Also, within this period, most festivals will be celebrated affording visitors the pleasure of witnessing and participating in festive activities. However, planning a trip in summer makes it difficult to tour around the city during the day as the weather becomes hot and dry yet one experiences pleasant evenings. Also, with the occasional heavy rainfall during the monsoon seasons can disrupt travel plans. 

Plan your accommodation:

although getting a place to stay is not difficult in a city like Amritsar as it all depends on your budget and preference; it is better to plan ahead especially in peak seasons between November and March as more people and more people trip to the city.  

Amritsar offers a wide range of affordable yet luxury hotels, guests houses, apartment houses and motels, all depends on what you want and how much you have and the days you will be spending there. Some notable hotels and guest houses in Amritsar include; Om Sai B&B, Silver leaf apartment, Hyatt regency, Taj Swarna, golden Tulip Amritsar, Ramada Amritsar, hotel white house, Vrinda apartments, Sukhmanee home stay among others.  

Go sight-seeing:

you cannot plan a visit to Amritsar without touring around. With the numerous tourists’ attractions including religious and historic places as well as the wonderful nature, you sure will have a good time. As a popular cultural heritage site, Amritsar is open to all visitors although one must exercise caution and follow set rules like no photography in certain places. Here are some places to visit; the golden temple which is surrounding by a large pool of water, Wagah border, Partition Museum, Ram Bagh Garden, Jallianwala Bagh, Durgiana temple, Lahore Zoo and museum, Gobindgarh fort, Badshahi mosque etc. 

Go shopping:

a trip to Amritsar is never completed without buying some goods and souvenirs and indulging in some retail therapy. Some of the places to get the best deals and enjoy a thrilling shopping experience in Amritsar includes; hall bazaar, Katra Jaimal Singh market, Guru Bazaar, Shastri market, Lahore gate market among others. 

Taste local cuisine:

food is part of culture and by tasting and eating local foods around, you delve into their rich culture and be wowed and filled. But without trying them, your trip is never completed. With famous restaurants, cafes, eateries and food stalls around, you can sample mouth watering dishes and beverages. Some popular local dishes to try includes; Amritsar fish, Amritsar kulcha, Dal Makhani, Kulfa, Lassi, mutton chaap, Jalebis etc. 

Conclusion 

The vibrant and diverse city of Amritsar offers a unique look at the rich culture and history of Punjab and visitors can enjoy the best of the city by planning ahead and prioritizing the must-sees.