Read More on Jalianwala Bagh
History
On 13th April 1919, around 20,000 people belonging to different communities, had gathered at the Jalianwala Bagh to answer Mahatma Gandhi’s call for public non-violent protest against the Rowlatt Act. As soon as General Dyer came to know about this gathering, he feared that the protest was to plan a conspiracy to overthrow British Rule.
Hence he arrived at the place with his troops and fired at the large gathering which consisted of children, pregnant ladies, and innocent people. He commanded his troops to fire mercilessly until all the ammunition was exhausted. Around 1650 rounds of bullets were fired, the marks of which can still be seen on the walls of the memorial built around.
Architecture
Activities
- The Jalianwala Bagh is a place of national significance due to the deadly massacre that took place. You can explore it by doing the following activities-
- Visit the memorial - You can visit the memorial built in the garden to honor the innocent lives taken away in the massacre.
- Explore the site of the massacre - The site of the massacre is preserved as one can see the walls with bullet marks.
- Witness the martyrs well - There is a well at the side of the garden where people who were caught in the incident, jumped in to save their lives.
Tips for visiting
- You take a guided tour to understand the history of the place.
- Wear comfortable shoes as you may have to walk to explore the place.
- You can even sit in the garden or take a stroll.
- The Jalianwala Bagh is located on the Golden temple road, so you can plan your visit to the temple accordingly.
Best time to visit
Amritsar has a reasonably extreme climate, with very hot summers and very cold winters. Therefore the best months to visit are October and November, February and March when the temperature is pleasant and cool.
Nearby Atractions
- Wagah Border
- Partition Museum
- Akal Takht
- Gobindgarh Fort
- Central Sikh Museum
- Swarn Mandir
Nearby market/ shopping places
Amritsar is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage, scrumptious food, and of course a whole lot of shopping. So, visit these places on your next trip to Amritsar for an affordable shopping -
- Lahori Gate Market- This market offers everything from ladies’ wear, cotton suits, and dress materials to Pashmina shawls.
- Katra Jaimal Singh Bazaar- This market has a variety of shops that has a huge collection of sarees, Pashmina shawls, footwear, woodwork, jewelry, Phulkari design dress materials, wedding attire for men and women, and handicraft items.
- Hall Bazaar- This market has a wide collection of Juttis, Phulkari designer dresses, Electronic items, and Lamps.
Nearby Hotels
- Hotel Golden Lagoon
- One Earth GG Regency
- Hotel City Park
- Golden Tulip
- Hotel Darbar View
Interesting Facts About Jalianwala Bagh
- On 13th April 1919, around 20,000 people gathered at the Jalianwala Bagh to answer Mahatma Gandhi’s call for public non-violent protest against the Rowlatt Act.
- The deadly event took place on 13th April 1919 when General Dyer commanded to open fire at a peaceful gathering at the Jalianwala Bagh.
- And hence a memorial was built to honor all the people who perished in the massacre that occurred at Jalianwala Bagh, Amritsar.
