The 14 Best Day Trips from Amritsar

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There are 14 good day trips from Amritsar, India, led by Lahore, Gujranwala, Ludhiana. The closest is Lahore, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Amritsar

  1. 1

    Lahore, Pakistan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km west of Amritsar

    Known for Jallo Park.

  2. 2

    Gujranwala, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north-west of Amritsar
  3. 3

    Ludhiana, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south-east of Amritsar
  4. 4

    Sialkot, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north of Amritsar

    Known for Bahria Twon Skt.

  5. 5

    Jalandhar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south-east of Amritsar

    Known for Baba Ishar Singh Nagar, Pholrhiwal, Jalandhar.

  6. 6

    Chunian, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-west of Amritsar
  7. 7

    Shekhupura, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km west of Amritsar
  8. 8

    Jammu, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north of Amritsar
  9. 9

    Gujrat, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Amritsar
  10. 10

    Kasur, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south-west of Amritsar
  11. 11

    Hafizabad, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north-west of Amritsar
  12. 12

    Kamoke, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km north-west of Amritsar
  13. 13

    Shahkot, Pakistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km west of Amritsar
  14. 14

    Pathānkot, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-east of Amritsar

A sample day: Amritsar to Lahore

  1. 08:30Leave Amritsar
  2. 09:30Arrive in Lahore (1 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Jallo Park
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Lahore
  6. 15:30Head back to Amritsar
  7. 16:30Home in Amritsar

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Amritsar?
The best day trips from Amritsar are Lahore, Gujranwala, Ludhiana, Sialkot, Jalandhar. The closest is Lahore, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Amritsar?
Lahore is the closest, 50 km west of Amritsar, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Amritsar?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Amritsar: Lahore (1 hr).
Where can I go for a weekend from Amritsar?
For a weekend away from Amritsar, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Shahkot (132 km, 2 hr 5 min), Gujrat (130 km, 2 hr), Jammu (124 km, 1 hr 55 min), Hafizabad (123 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Amritsar?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Shahkot at 132 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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