Gobindgarh Fort, Amritsar

Name: Gobindgarh Fort
Address: Vijay Chowk, Inside Lohgarh Chowk, Amritsar, India

#4 among attractions in Amritsar

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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. Today the fort is being developed as a museum and theme park, as a repository of Punjab’s history. ()

Local name: गोबिंदगढ़ किला Built: 1760 (264 years ago)Coordinates: 31°37'37"N, 74°51'36"E

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Vijay Chowk, Inside Lohgarh ChowkAmritsar India

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Gobindgarh Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Golden Temple, Ramgarhia Bunga, Jallianwala Bagh, Central Sikh Museum.

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Memorial
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Memorial, Garden, Park
Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar
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31°37'15"N • 74°52'38"E
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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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History museum, Museum
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Mata Temple, Amritsar
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Temple
Durgiana Temple, Amritsar
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Primary seat of Sikh religious authority
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Sport venue, Sport
Gandhi Sports Complex Ground, Amritsar
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Gobindgarh Fort open?

Gobindgarh Fort is open:

Monday 10 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 10 pm
Thursday 10 am - 10 pm
Friday 10 am - 10 pm
Saturday 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday 10 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Gobindgarh Fort?

Nearby attractions include Durgiana Temple, Amritsar (12 min walk), Mata Temple, Amritsar (19 min walk), Durgiana Temple, Amritsar (24 min walk).

How to get to Gobindgarh Fort by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gobindgarh Fort:

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Amritsar Junction (16 min walk)