Akal Takht Tourism
Type of destination: Religious and Historic Site
Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours
Closed in: Open all year round
Akal Takht stands proudly within the Harmandir Sahib complex, commonly known as the Golden Temple, in Amritsar, Punjab, India. Established by Guru Hargobind Sahib, the sixth Sikh Guru, in 1606, it holds immense significance for the Sikh community as the highest seat of earthly authority of the Khalsa. The name means 'Throne of the Timeless One' and signifies the temporal power and justice of Sikhism. The Akal Takht has been the center of Sikh religion's political affairs and is where significant decisions regarding the community's welfare and issues are made. Although it has faced destruction and subsequent reconstructions throughout history, notably during Operation Bluestar in 1984, it stands as a symbol of resilience and Sikh sovereignty. The building is a five-story structure, with stunning architecture that features unique Sikh design elements.
Opening and Closing time of Akal Takht
| Sunday |
03:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Monday |
03:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday |
03:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday |
03:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Thursday |
03:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday |
03:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday |
03:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Disclaimer: It's important to check the most current information before planning your visit, as opening hours can vary and might be subject to change due to special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. A reliable way to confirm the opening hours is to contact the local tourism board, check the official website (if available)
Entry Ticket Pricing for Akal Takht
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Tips when you are visiting to Akal Takht
Tip 1
Respect local customs and cover your head within the temple premises.
Tip 2
Leave your shoes outside and wash your feet before entering the complex.
Tip 3
Photography inside the main sanctum is forbidden.
Tip 4
Try to visit early in the morning to attend the morning prayers and avoid the crowd.
Top 5 Reviews on Akal Takht
Jet49146209465
Wrote on 15th Apr, 2023
Divine experience at golden temple
Only two words to describe this place..PEACEFUL & DIVINE!!
The moment you enter the temple, the ambience makes you realise that you have entered a very sacred place..though very crowded it is very qui..
KuldipS109
Wrote on 7th Apr, 2023
Primary seat of Sikh authority
Stunning Gurdwara, visited during peak time before Vaisakhi and it was very busy. There is plenty of signage around in punjabi and English.
prateeko2022
Wrote on 22nd Nov, 2022
Important Sikh Shrine
Akal Takhat is a very important sikh Temple where they still have the swords and shields of the sikh warriors and guru's stored.
PrithviHaldea
Wrote on 10th Apr, 2022
Imposing,impressive
By the side of the imposing Golden Temple, the Akal Takht is impressive too. Worth spending some time here too.
Suchig06
Wrote on 26th Mar, 2022
Looks good from outside
We saw it just from outside but the building surely is very significant in the temple and in the history of Punjab. Due to our bad experience with darshan, we were demotivated to go inside any other b..
