Amritsar to Leh Distance

Home to the famous holy shrine “Golden Temple”, Amritsar is a sacred city in Punjab that draws the attention of various devotees and tourists throughout the year. This holy and serene city is also a site where events like Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and Operation Blue star happened. Famous for its glorious history, vibrant culture, lively festivals, beautiful handicrafts and lip-smacking delicacies, Amritsar is an interesting city to explore. The city is dotted with various forts, museums, bustling markets and religious sites.
 
Best Time to Visit
The months between November and March are considered ideal to visit Amritsar as the weather remains cool and favourable to explore the city.
 
Places to Visit
Besides visiting Golden Temple, star attraction of the city, you can also visit Jallianwala Bagh, Durgiana Temple, Gurdwara Mata Kaulan Sahib Ji, Kaulsar Sarovar, Central Sikh Museum, Gobindgarh Fort, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Akal Takht, Ram Bagh and Tarn Taran Sahib. Wagah Border, which is around 32 kms from Amritsar, is also a must-visit place. Try to reach there during evening parade which is worth experiencing. Shopaholics can visit bustling bazaars of Amritsar to buy Punjabi Jutti, Dupatta, traditional wear, electronic gadgets, traditional jewellery and many more. Hall Bazaar, Guru Bazaar, Clock Tower Market are some prominent markets of Amritsar. Book your Hotel near Golden Temple from Goibibo. 
 
Hotels and Restaurants
Amritsar is a total delight for foodies due to the variety of food it offers. There are many restaurants in Amritsar, which serve local authentic food. You can satiate your taste buds by savouring butter-dipped Amritsari Kulcha and Chole along with a glass of sweet lassi. Makhan Da Dhaba, Bhrawan Dhabba, Sunder Meat Shop and Giani Tea Stall are some popular places to get the real taste of Amritsari flavours.

Amritsar offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Amritsar to Luxury Hotels in Amritsar / Guest House in Amritsar, from 5 star Amritsar hotels to Homestays, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like couple friendly hotels in Amritsar to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Amritsar, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Amritsar for stay are near Amritsar Airport, Golden Temple, Ranjit Avenue, Mall Road and Railway Station Area. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
Amritsar is well-connected by air, road and rail transport network to the major cities of the country. Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Airport (ATQ) is an international airport, which is around 16 km from the city centre. This airport serves both domestic flights as well as international flights via major airlines like Air India, Vistara, SpiceJet, Indigo and Qatar Airways. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Amritsar Railway Station is the main railway station that connects Amritsar to major cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu, Agra, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Travelling to Amritsar by road is the most convenient and budget-friendly option. There are several private and state-operated Amritsar buses that ply to and from cities such as Delhi, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Jammu and Chandigarh. For getting around, buses, auto-rickshaws, cycle rickshaws and rented cars are easily available.

If Ladakh is heaven on Earth, then Leh is the stairway to it. Nested on the Indus River Valley, it is a tiny beautiful town in the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir, which can be best described as an abode to many Buddhist monasteries. It is a pure representation of magnificent beauty with majestic mountains, crystal-clear water, white sand dunes and surreal landscapes. There are a number of fascinating places in and around this small town that adds on to the experience of a lifetime. What's more interesting is that you can experience short haul trips from Leh, which is certainly a bonus for the travelers.
 
Best Time to Visit
April ideally marks the beginning of tourist season in Leh and the place becomes lively. The season goes on till the mid of October, which is one of the best times of all for witnessing the amazing and picturesque locations of Leh. 
 
Places to Visit
While in Leh, Shanti Stupa, Thikse Monastery, Hall of Fame, Leh Palace, Deskit Monastery, Spituk Monastery, Magnetic Hill and Gurudwara Pathar Sahib are a few must-visit attractions. For compulsive shoppers and explorers, the Mall Road and the Tibetan market of Leh have various shops selling souvenirs, antiques, curios and many other items including Pashmina, for which Leh is renowned. With all this and more, you are assured to get lured to this place and the variety of things it has to offer. Hotels in Leh are famous for their hospitality. 
 
Food and Restaurants
While Leh has everything to make your vacation the perfect getaway you wished for, the food here is no exception. While strolling down the streets of Mall road, there are a number of restaurants and cafes, where you can find a variety of food to treat your taste-buds. If you’re looking for a scrumptious bite of local Ladakhi food, then Khambir and Skyu should be in the top of your list. Well, Ladakhi is not the only preferred cuisine here, apart from it, some amazingly-prepared Kashmiri Wazwan, Tibetan, Israeli, North Indian and Chinese cuisines are also the options available. Bon Appetit, The Tibetan Kitchen, Gesmo Restaurant, Norlakh Restaurant are some of the recommendations. Also, Leh stands out for a couple of German Bakeries, which is a bonus for people with a sweet-tooth.
 
Transportation
The most convenient means to travel to Leh is via flight. There are regular domestic flights from Delhi to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL), Leh. Flights to Leh also have connections from Jammu, Chandigarh and Srinagar. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online.  A road trip to Leh is a venturesome approach for those who love thrills. Via road, Leh connects to the rest of India by two high-altitude roads, i.e The Srinagar-Leh Highway via Kargil and the Manali-Leh Highway. Chandigarh and Pathankot are the possible railway stations you can get down at, if you are planning to travel via Manali-Leh route. However, Jammu or Udhampur will be the last railway stops, if you wish to drive via Srinagar-Kargil to Leh.