Amritsar’s day-trip layer is unusually strong. Wagah — the border-closing Retreat Ceremony, 30 km out at Attari — runs at roughly 4:15 PM (winter) / 5:15 PM (summer), with October as the switch month (unofficial timings — verify near your date; arrive 1–2 hours early for seats).
Jallianwala Bagh sits beside the temple complex (reported 6:30 AM–7 PM, free). The Partition Museum on its edge is the newest essential: Tue–Sun 10–6, ₹10/₹250, closed Mondays (official). Checked 02 October 2026.
The sites table
| Site | Distance | Timings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jallianwala Bagh | Adjacent to temple | ~6:30 AM–7 PM; free | Reported |
| Partition Museum | Town Hall complex | Tue–Sun 10–6; ₹10/₹250 | Verified — official source |
| Wagah/Attari | ~30 km | ~4:15/5:15 PM (seasonal) | Unconfirmed — verify |
| Durgiana Temple | City | 5:15 AM onward (official site) | Official |
| Mata Lal Devi Mandir | City | 5 AM–11 PM | Official (Incredible India) |
Sequencing
Morning temple + Jallianwala + museum (all walkable), lunch, then the Wagah run departing ~2 PM for a 5 PM-class ceremony. Taxis and shared cabs do the border run constantly; bags are restricted at Wagah — travel light.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Wagah?
~4:15 PM winter / ~5:15 PM summer (unofficial); verify near your date, arrive 1–2 hours early.
Partition Museum on Monday?
Closed — swap it to another day.