Khalsa College, Amritsar

Name: Khalsa College
Address: Amritsar, India

#9 among attractions in Amritsar

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Khalsa College is a historic educational institution in the northern Indian city of Amritsar in the state of Punjab, India. Founded in 1892, the sprawling 300-acre campus is located about eight kilometers from the city-center on the Amritsar-Lahore highway, adjoining Guru Nanak Dev University campus, to which Khalsa College is academically affiliated. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1892 (132 years ago)Coordinates: 31°38'3"N, 74°50'8"E

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Khalsa College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Golden Temple, Ramgarhia Bunga, Jallianwala Bagh, Gobindgarh Fort.

2.6 miE
Gilded temple and Sikh pilgrimage site
Golden Temple, Amritsar
67 min walk • The Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is not just the most revered gurdwara in Sikhism but also a symbol of unity and peace situated in the city of Amritsar, India. This majestic sanctuary is wrapped in real gold, which gives it an aura of grandeur...
2.7 miE
Memorial
Ramgarhia Bunga, Amritsar
68 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amritsar, India, the Ramgarhia Bunga stands as a testament to the rich history and architectural prowess of the Sikh community. This historical landmark, located within the premises of the revered Golden Temple complex, offers visitors a glimpse...
2.8 miE
Memorial, Garden, Park
Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar
72 min walk • Jallianwala Bagh is a historic garden and ‘memorial of national importance’ close to the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar, Punjab, India, preserved in the memory of those wounded and killed in the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre that occurred on the site on the festival of Baisakhi, 13 April 1919.
1.5 miE
Memorial, Historical place
Gobindgarh Fort, Amritsar
39 min walk • Gobindgarh Fort is a historic military fort located in the center of the city of Amritsar in the Indian state of Punjab. The Fort was until recently occupied by the army but was opened to the public from 10 February 2017.
2.6 miE
31°37'15"N • 74°52'38"E
Central Sikh Museum, Amritsar
67 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
2.7 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Gurdwara Baba Atal, Amritsar
70 min walk • Gurdwara Baba Atal is a famous Gurdwara of Amritsar. It is just a short walk from the famous Harmandir Sahib.
1.9 miE
31°37'38"N • 74°52'3"E
Durgiana Temple, Amritsar
50 min walk • Temple, Sacred and religious sites
2.6 miE
History museum, Museum
Partition Museum, Amritsar
67 min walk • The Partition Museum is a public museum located in the town hall in Amritsar, Punjab, India. The museum aims to become the central repository of stories, materials, and documents related to the post-partition riots that followed the division of British India into two independent countries: India and Pakistan.
1.5 miE
31°38'14"N • 74°51'40"E
Mata Temple, Amritsar
39 min walk • Temple
~360 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Sikh History Research Centre, Amritsar
2 min walk • The management committee of Khalsa College Amritsar created the Sikh History Research Centre in 1930 to write and publish the Sikh history from a modern historical perspective.
1.5 miE
Temple
Durgiana Temple, Amritsar
39 min walk • Durgiana Mandir, is a Hindu temple situated in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. Though a Hindu temple, its architecture is similar to the Sikh Harmandir Sahib.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Khalsa College?

Nearby attractions include Sikh History Research Centre, Amritsar (2 min walk), Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (16 min walk), Department of Commerce and Business Management, Amritsar (20 min walk).

How to get to Khalsa College by public transport?

The nearest stations to Khalsa College:

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Ram Tirth Road Bypass (28 min walk)