Surat to Amritsar 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.

With a dominance of diamond-cutting and polishing industries, the Diamond City of India, Surat is an important commercial centre of Gujarat. Settled on the banks of the River Tapi, this port city is rich in trade and business opportunities arising daily with new developments in the dynamic economy of the country. Besides the cutting edge trade, the city is replete with age-old temples, museums, lakes, beaches and gardens that constitute significant tourism. The zestful culture and high spirited locals add to the matchless and enthusiastic aura of the city. Surat is best known for Dandiya Raas Festival during Navratri and also the kite-flying festival. It is always recommended to book hotels in Surat early in Navratri season as this is the main tourist season.
 
Best Time to Visit
The Best Time to Visit Surat is the winter months from October to March when the weather is pleasant.
 
Places to Visit
There are some ancient monuments and beautiful beaches that attract tourists. Surat Castle is a great place to visit. This ancient site will give you some insights about the Muzaffarid dynasty that ruled Surat in the bygone days. Dumas Beach is a favourite spot for travelers who want to relax by the beachside and experience stunning sunrise and sunset views. Gavier Lake is another great place to visit where you can enjoy a picnic amidst the beautiful surroundings of the lake. For all the shoppers, Shanivari Market, Dumas Road, Sahara Darwaja and Baroda Prestige are the best local markets to buy handicraft products.
 
Hotels and Restaurants
The city is best known for its unique cuisine that does not derive its taste from the traditional Gujarati cuisine. Some of the popular local dishes that you must try include Locho, Petis, Rasaawala Khaman, Undhiyu and Sarasiya Khaj. You can visit restaurants and eateries at the Zampa Bazar to savour the best local dishes.
Surat offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Surat to Luxury Hotels in Surat / Resorts in Surat, from 5 star Surat hotels to service apartments, 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 Surat to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Surat, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Surat for stay are near Surat Airport, Railway Station Area, Piplod, Adajan and Ring Road. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
The city has a well-planned and systematic transportation network that makes intercity and intracity travel convenient. Surat International Airport (STV) caters to both domestic flights as well as international flights. Airlines such as Indigo and SpiceJet have the maximum number of flights to domestic destinations such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. 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. Numerous express trains are running through the Surat Railway Station that provides direct connectivity to major cities of the Southern as well as Northern India. The bus services in Surat are equally good and make travelling to cities of Gujarat and Mumbai easy.