Gobindgarh Fort
ਕਿਲ੍ਹਾ ਗੋਬਿੰਦਗੜ੍ਹ
An 18th-century Sikh military fortress that became a cultural park after the army withdrew. It has an arms museum, folk performances and a nighttime light show.
The fort was built in the mid-18th century by a Sikh warlord and was expanded after 1805 by Ranjit Singh into a stronghold to defend Amritsar. It was used as a military garrison for a long time, during the British period and after independence, and was not opened to the public until 2017. The grounds include an exhibition of Sikh Empire weapons and coins, British-style bungalows and a 7D cinema. In the evening there are Punjabi folk dances, acrobatics and a light show recounting the fort's history, and there are Punjabi snack stalls nearby. It lies on the west side of the old city, about 10 minutes by taxi from the Golden Temple. Tickets are purchased separately.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Durgiana Temple
- Mata Lal Devi Temple
- Kesar Da Dhaba
- Hall Gate & Hall Bazaar
- Akal Takht
- Bharawan Da Dhaba
- Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)
- Central Sikh Museum