Akal Takht, Amritsar

Name: Akal Takht
Address: Amritsar, India

#18 among attractions in Amritsar

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The Akal Takht is one of five takhts of the Sikhs. It is located in the Darbar Sahib complex in Amritsar, Punjab, India. The Akal Takht was built by Shri Guru Hargobind Ji as a place of justice and consideration of temporal issues; the highest seat of earthly authority of the Khalsa and the place of the Jathedar, the highest spokesman of the Sikhs. The current Jathedar of Akal Takht appointed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee is Singh Sahib Giani Harpreet Singh Ji, while the Sarbat Khalsa calls for the reinstitution of Giani Jagtar Singh Hawara. ()

Local name: अकाल तख़्त Completed: 1995 (29 years ago)Coordinates: 31°37'15"N, 74°52'31"E

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Akal Takht – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~500 ftSE
Gilded temple and Sikh pilgrimage site
Golden Temple, Amritsar
3 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...
~780 ftE
Memorial
Ramgarhia Bunga, Amritsar
4 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...
~1660 ftE
Memorial, Garden, Park
Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar
8 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 miNW
Memorial, Historical place
Gobindgarh Fort, Amritsar
26 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.
~560 ftE
31°37'15"N • 74°52'38"E
Central Sikh Museum, Amritsar
3 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
~1340 ftSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Gurdwara Baba Atal, Amritsar
7 min walk • Gurdwara Baba Atal is a famous Gurdwara of Amritsar. It is just a short walk from the famous Harmandir Sahib.
0.6 miNW
31°37'38"N • 74°52'3"E
Durgiana Temple, Amritsar
17 min walk • Temple, Sacred and religious sites
0.4 miNE
History museum, Museum
Partition Museum, Amritsar
10 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.
1.4 miNW
31°38'14"N • 74°51'40"E
Mata Temple, Amritsar
37 min walk • Temple
1.3 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Gandhi Sports Complex Ground, Amritsar
32 min walk • The Gandhi Stadium at the Gandhi Sports Complex Ground is located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. It is currently used for Cricket matches. The stadium was built in 1933, when it was known as the Alexandra Ground. It is currently used as the home ground for two Indian domestic cricket team, Punjab and North Zone.
1.3 miSE
Hospital, Health
Toot Sahib, Amritsar
34 min walk • Gurudwara Shri Toot Sahib is gurdwara, a historical Sikh temple, situated in the Amritsar city of Punjab.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Akal Takht?

Nearby attractions include Golden Temple, Amritsar (3 min walk), Central Sikh Museum, Amritsar (3 min walk), Ramgarhia Bunga, Amritsar (4 min walk), Gurdwara Baba Atal, Amritsar (7 min walk).

How to get to Akal Takht by public transport?

The nearest stations to Akal Takht:

Bus

Amritsar Bus Station (22 min walk)

Train

Amritsar Junction (26 min walk)
Bhagtanwala (27 min walk)