Sri Akal Takht Sahib
Amritsar, Punjab · Amritsar travel guide
Takht
Highest temporal seat of Sikh authority, located within the Golden Temple complex.
Plan your visit
| Time to spend | About 1 h (30 min–1.5 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 4–6:30 AM — Prakash ceremony, serene and cool; 7–9:30 PM — lit complex and evening Rehras |
| Avoid | 11 AM–3 PM — long queues and very hot marble in summer |
| Best months | Oct–Mar |
| Months to avoid | May–Jun |
| Entry fee | Free entry |
| Opening hours | Mon–Sun: 3 AM–10 PM |
| Setting | Indoor & outdoor |
| Effort | Easy — Part of the Golden Temple complex |
| Good for | Families, Kids, Elderly, Couples, Solo, Groups, Wheelchair |
| Rating | 4.8 / 5 on Google (1,469 reviews) |
Vaisakhi and Gurpurab days are very crowded; summers exceed 40 degrees C.
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need at Sri Akal Takht Sahib?
Most visitors spend about 1 h; 30 min–1.5 h depending on pace.
What is the best time to visit Sri Akal Takht Sahib?
4–6:30 AM, for Prakash ceremony, serene and cool. The best months are Oct–Mar.
What is the entry fee for Sri Akal Takht Sahib?
Entry is free.
What are the timings of Sri Akal Takht Sahib?
Mon–Sun: 3 AM–10 PM.
Is there a dress code at Sri Akal Takht Sahib?
Cover head; remove footwear; wash feet; no tobacco
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