Walking Tour and Rickshaw Ride through Amritsar Bazaars

Navigate Amritsar's narrow bazaar lanes on foot, then by rickshaw past centuries-old temples and sacred trees

This walking and rickshaw tour of Amritsar's Old City bazaars takes two to three hours, starting from your hotel with a private air-conditioned vehicle and local English-speaking guide. You'll explore Ram Bagh Bazaar and the Chuda Bazaar (Bangle Market), walk past the sacred Baba Bohar banyan tree, and see the ornate carvings and Krishna shrines of Thakurdwara Dariana Mal. Departures run at 11:00 AM or 4:00 PM. Light snacks and mineral water are included. The tour involves a moderate amount of walking and some rickshaw travel through the market area.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Amritsar's Old City bazaars

• Escort from hotel to Ram Bagh Bazaar
• Walk through grocery shops and food stalls
• Visit Sikh Temple
• See Akharas and Chuda Bazaar
• Walk past Baba Bohar banyan tree
• Explore Thakurdwara Dariana Mal area
• Take rickshaw out of market area
• Escort back to hotel

The experience

Ram Bagh Bazaar is where the walking begins. Your guide will lead you through narrow lanes lined with grocery shops selling food grains, cooking oils and local products, then down to the seasonal vegetable stalls and the rows of pickle vendors that line the market. You'll pass a Sikh Temple and visit some Akharas, resting places for spiritual ascetics, before reaching the Chuda Bazaar, where brides shop for red and white bridal bracelets.

From there, the route takes you past the Baba Bohar, a centuries-old sacred banyan tree that grows in the middle of the Old City's narrow streets. The Thakurdwara Dariana Mal area comes next, with its ornate carvings based on Hindu mythology and shrines to Lord Krishna. When the walking section ends, you'll board a rickshaw to move through the market and exit the bazaar area before returning to your hotel.

The tour includes a private air-conditioned vehicle for pickup and return, so you're not navigating the city on your own. Light snacks and two bottles of mineral water per person are provided. Dress code applies inside temple complexes: shoulders, chest, navel and upper arms must be covered, and lower wear must reach at least below the knee. Footwear comes off at temple entrances, though socks are fine. The street food you'll encounter is freshly cooked by vendors with good local reputations, though it does not meet national or international hygiene standards.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle pickup and return to your hotel.
• local English-speaking guide throughout.
• light snacks.
• two bottles of mineral water per person.
• rickshaw ride through the bazaar area.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 29 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SITA World Tours

Is this one for you?The tour involves two to three hours of moderate walking through narrow bazaar lanes, so it suits travelers comfortable on foot in crowded market areas. The rickshaw section gives your legs a break before the return to your hotel.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is the Chuda Bazaar and why do brides go there?

The Chuda Bazaar is the Bangle Market of Amritsar's Old City, where brides come to shop for red and white bridal bracelets as part of wedding preparation.

Can I choose what time the tour starts?

Yes, departures run at 11:00 AM or 4:00 PM, so you can pick the time that fits your day.

What is the Baba Bohar and where is it located?

The Baba Bohar is a centuries-old sacred banyan tree that grows in the middle of the Old City's narrow streets. You'll walk past it during the bazaar section of the tour.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

A moderate amount of walking is involved, particularly through the bazaar lanes. The tour also includes rickshaw travel to move through the market area and exit.

What should I wear inside the temples we visit?

Upper wear must cover your shoulders, chest, navel and upper arms. Lower wear must reach at least below the knee. Remove your footwear at temple entrances, though you can keep socks on.

Are meals and drinks included?

Light snacks and two bottles of mineral water per person are included. Additional food and drinks are available to purchase during the tour.