Jallianwala Bagh
A 7-acre memorial garden beside the Golden Temple where British troops fired on a crowd on 13 April 1919. Bullet-marked walls, the Martyrs' Well and a gallery mark the site.
Overview
Jallianwala Bagh is one of the most important historical places to visit in Amritsar, a memorial garden near the Golden Temple. This guide covers timings, what you can see and the planned renovation.
Jallianwala Bagh is a walled public garden of about seven acres a short walk from the Golden Temple. On Baisakhi, 13 April 1919, Brigadier General R.E.H. Dyer led troops into the garden and ordered them to fire on a crowd that had gathered there; the only exit was a narrow lane, and many people were killed or injured. The site is now a national memorial managed by the Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Trust. Visitors walk in through the same narrow passage.
Inside are bullet-marked walls, the Martyrs' Well where people jumped to escape, the 30-foot Flame of Liberty memorial and a Martyrs' Gallery with stories of freedom fighters. Incredible India lists a daily light-and-sound show, and a 2020 renovation of the memorial added new entry and exit points, improved lighting and a redesigned well. Wikipedia says the memorial will be renovated again between 2025 and 2027, so check on the day which areas are open.
The memorial is quiet and sombre; allow time for the gallery and a slow walk through the garden.
Entry fees
Entry
All visitors
Entry is reported free in search-result snippets of several travel pages; no official statement found.
Free
Needs verification
No official fee statement found; reported free.
We only show an amount when a source backs it. Prices change, so confirm locally before you go.
Opening hours
- Mon – Sun
- 6:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Memorial grounds; museum 10:00–17:00
6:30 AM–7:30 PM daily; museum 10 AM–5 PM (Incredible India).
Wikipedia notes renovation planned for 2025–2027 and a 2020 article proposed longer hours, so timings may change.
Visitor information
- Best time to visit
- October to March; late afternoon for fewer crowds.
- Best time of day
- Late afternoon, before the evening show
- How long to spend
- 1–1.5 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Families
- Suitable for families
Good to know
- Observe silence and respect at the memorial
- Remove footwear where signs ask you to
- Check on the day whether renovation works close any areas
Location
Near Golden Temple Road, Hussainpura, Amritsar, Punjab
Amritsar, Punjab, India
31.62052, 74.88057
Get directionsPhotos
The memorial monument. Photo: Prasanthnaduvath / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 The Martyrs' Well. Photo: Gannu03 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 Inside the memorial garden. Photo: Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 The park grounds. Photo: Rakzika / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
What are the Jallianwala Bagh timings?
Incredible India lists 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM, with the museum open 10 AM to 5 PM.
Is Jallianwala Bagh free to enter?
Several travel pages report free entry, but we found no official statement, so treat it as unverified.
Is Jallianwala Bagh under renovation?
Wikipedia says it will be renovated between 2025 and 2027. Check locally for closed areas.
Information sources
Where the facts on this page come from, and what still needs confirming.
Information last checked 7 October 2026
Not yet confirmed
- free entry (snippet only)
- light and sound show timings
- renovation closures
Not available yet
- official memorial trust fee statement
- show timings
- Incredible India – Jallianwala Bagh · Tourism board
- Wikipedia – Jallianwala Bagh · Encyclopedia
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