A public garden turned solemn memorial. To the victims of the 1919 massacre.
Jallianwala Bagh is in Amritsar. Entry is Free for Indian visitors. It opens open daily. Roughly 6:30 am to 7:30 pm (confirm locally). Open all week. The best time is Late afternoon. When the light is soft.
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | 13 April 1919 |
| Memorial | dedicated 1961 |
| Managed by | National memorial trust |
| Entry | Free |
| Location | Beside the Golden Temple, Amritsar |
On 13 April 1919. Troops fired on a peaceful crowd here. Hundreds of unarmed people died, on the festival of Baisakhi. The garden became a symbol of the freedom struggle.
A memorial trust was formed after independence. The flame-shaped monument was dedicated in 1961. The garden is now a place of quiet remembrance.
The site preserves the bullet marks in its walls. A well recalls those who jumped to escape. It sits steps from the Golden Temple.
Sources: Jallianwala Bagh massacre — Wikipedia · Incredible India · Punjab Tourism.
A calm garden that holds a heavy history.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Memorial | A flame-shaped red monument |
| Preserved | Bullet-marked walls |
| The Martyrs' Well | Where many sought escape |
| Setting | An enclosed garden |
Key facts and figures — every data point links to its source.
| Detail | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Massacre | 13 April 1919 | Wikipedia |
| Troops | about 90 riflemen | Wikipedia |
| Rounds fired | about 1,650 | Wikipedia |
| Official deaths | 379 (Indian estimates higher) | Wikipedia |
| Bodies from the well | 120 | Wikipedia |
| Bullet marks preserved | 36 | Wikipedia |
| Site area | about 7 acres | Wikipedia |
| Memorial inaugurated | 13 April 1961 | Wikipedia |
| Designed by | Benjamin Polk | Wikipedia |
| Renovated | reopened 2021 | Wikipedia |
| Garden founded | 1812 | Wikipedia |
| Beside | the Golden Temple | Wikipedia |
| Now | a memorial of national importance | Wikipedia |
The massacre happened on 13 April 1919. Troops fired on a peaceful crowd. It was the festival of Baisakhi.
About ninety riflemen opened fire. They loosed some 1,650 rounds. The only exit was blocked.
Official records list 379 dead. Indian estimates run far higher. Over a thousand were wounded.
Many jumped into a well. Around 120 bodies were recovered. The Martyrs' Well is preserved.
Thirty-six bullet marks are marked. They scar the garden's walls. A flame of liberty rises nearby.
The memorial was opened in 1961. Benjamin Polk designed it. Galleries were added by 2021.
The garden holds a heavy history. In 1919 it saw a massacre. It shook the freedom struggle.
A peaceful crowd had gathered. It was the Baisakhi festival. Troops sealed the only exit.
They fired without warning. The crowd had nowhere to flee. Many jumped into a well.
The event stunned the world. It hardened the fight for freedom. Mahatma Gandhi's movement grew.
The garden is now a memorial. A flame of liberty rises here. Galleries tell the story.
It stands beside the Golden Temple. The two are steps apart. Visit them together, quietly.
The site is sombre and quiet. It honours the 1919 dead. Visitors come to remember.
A crowd had gathered peacefully. It was a festival day. Escape routes were sealed.
The firing lasted minutes. Hundreds fell in the garden. The nation was outraged.
Bullet marks scar a wall. A well recalls the trapped. A flame burns in memory.
It stands by the Golden Temple. The two are a short walk. Visit them together.
Enter respectfully and quietly. Read the gallery panels. Allow about an hour.
Sources: Jallianwala Bagh massacre — Wikipedia · Incredible India · Punjab Tourism.
Room by room, and detail by detail.
Sources: Jallianwala Bagh massacre — Wikipedia · Incredible India · Punjab Tourism.
| When | What happened |
|---|---|
| 1919 | The massacre takes place. |
| 1951 | A national memorial act is passed. |
| 1961 | The memorial is inaugurated. |
| 2021 | Renovated galleries reopen. |
Sources: Jallianwala Bagh massacre — Wikipedia · Incredible India · Punjab Tourism.
Fees and timings change from time to time. Confirm on the official site before you go.
| Visitor | Ticket |
|---|---|
| Everyone | Free |
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Open daily, roughly 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM (confirm locally). |
| Weekly closing | Open all week. |
| Best time to visit | Late afternoon, when the light is soft. |
| How long to allow | Allow forty-five minutes to an hour. |
Sources: Jallianwala Bagh massacre — Wikipedia · Incredible India · Punjab Tourism.
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Location | Right beside the Golden Temple |
| Walk | A two-minute walk from the temple gates |
| Mode | Best for | Book / source |
|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Air | Reaching Amritsar from afar | IndiGo |
| 🚆 Rail | Trains across India | IRCTC |
| 🚕 Taxi / app cab | Door-to-door comfort | Uber / Ola |
| 🛺 Auto-rickshaw | Short local hops | meter / app |
It sits next to the Golden Temple. Combine the two easily.
Plan around India's seasons. Late afternoon, when the light is soft.
| Season | Weather | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 🍂 Oct–Mar | Cool, dry, pleasant | Best time to visit |
| ☀️ Apr–Jun | Hot on the plains | Go early; carry water |
| 🌧️ Jul–Sep | Warm, monsoon showers | Fewer crowds, green views |
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It is right beside the Golden Temple.
This is a solemn memorial, not a park.
Arrive at opening time. You beat crowds, and heat.
A good guide brings the history alive.
Shade can be limited here.
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| 🎫 Entry (Indian) | Free |
| 🎫 Entry (foreign) | Free |
| 🧑🏫 Local guide | ₹300–800 for a tour |
| 📷 Camera / video | Often a small extra fee |
| 🚕 Transport | ₹100–500 by auto or cab |
Costs are indicative. Confirm official rates on site.
Pair Jallianwala Bagh with sights close by. Together they make a full, rewarding day. Start early to beat the crowds and heat.
No. Entry to the memorial is free.
Troops fired on a peaceful crowd on 13 April 1919. Hundreds were killed.
It is a two-minute walk away.
It opens daily, roughly 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
Location: Right beside the Golden Temple; Walk: A two-minute walk from the temple gates.
Late afternoon, when the light is soft.
Allow forty-five minutes to an hour.
Yes. A public garden turned solemn memorial. To the victims of the 1919 massacre.
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