{"id":123623,"date":"2022-08-26T21:15:01","date_gmt":"2022-08-26T15:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?p=123623"},"modified":"2022-08-26T13:18:54","modified_gmt":"2022-08-26T07:48:54","slug":"gobindgarh-fort-amritsar-history-tourist-attractions-address-timings-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/travel\/gobindgarh-fort-amritsar-history-tourist-attractions-address-timings-and-more","title":{"rendered":"Gobindgarh Fort, Amritsar: History, Tourist attractions, Address, Timings and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Located in the heart of Amritsar, the Gobindgarh Fort is a famous monument in Punjab. Spread across an area of 43 acres, it has a long history of 257 years. It was built in 1760 by Gujar Singh Bhangi. At that time, it came to be known as \u2018Bhagian da Qila\u2019. In the 19th century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh took over this fort and renamed it the \u2018Gobindgarh Fort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In 1849, Britishers captured this fort after Second Anglo-Sikh War. Thein from 1947, the Indian army looked after this fort. The Government of India gave it to the state government in 2006. Some years down the line, it was opened for the public to experience the fort&#8217;s rich history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let\u2019s know more about the historic Gobindgarh Fort:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tourist attractions at the Gobindgarh Fort<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Gobindgarh Fort has the following tourist attractions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sher E Punjab<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sher E Punjab is a popular show on Maharaja Ranjit Singh. It is directed by famous film director Ketan Mehta. The show takes you back to the 19th century, in the era of Maharaj Ranjit Singh. It is a 7D show which makes it worth watching. The show can be watched from 10.00 am to 08.45 pm.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kandha Boldiyan Ne (Whispering Walls)<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kandha Boldiyan Ne is a light and sound show that tells Gobindgarh&#8217;s story. It uses laser lights, computer animation and projection mapping technologies using a 20,000 lumens projector and 7.1 surround sound. It is available in both Punjabi and English language. The Punjabi-language show starts at 08.15 pm, and the English-language show begins at 08.45 pm.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Toshakhana<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Toshakhana is the place where the Kohinoor was housed. At present, you can find its replica here. It is one of the reasons for the popularity of the Gobindgarh Fort. It remains open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm from Tuesday to Sunday. On Monday and Government holidays, it remains closed.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pagdi Museum (Turban Museum)<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Turban Museum is housed inside the NE Bastion\u2019s Gobindgarh Art Gallery. It exhibits a variety of turbans worn in Punjab by Sikhs and Non-Sikhs and by the NRIs. The information board here tells the story of their evolution over the years. It remains open from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Warfare Museum<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As the name suggests, the Warfare Museum is home to rare instruments used in wars and replicas of swords and the war attire of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. It also exhibits 14.3 ft. Bhangian di Tope is also known as the Zamzama. The museum remains open from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm except for Mondays and Government holidays.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Apart from these, you can see the paintings of famous Saints and Warriors of Punjab at the NE Bastion\u2019s Gobindgarh Art Gallery. Enjoy live folk and cultural performances, participate in fun activities, enjoy the horse ride also or can take the History Ride in a specially designed EMV inside the fort.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dining options at the Gobindgarh Fort<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keasriya Darbar: It is a fine dining restaurant that serves you the royal flavours of Punjab.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Zaika Gali:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0It is a traditional dining restaurant that offers Gol-Gappe, Tikki, Chat, Kulchas and many more from within and outside Punjab.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Address of the Gobindgarh Fort<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gobindgarh Fort, Old Cantt Road, Vijay Chowk, inside Lohgarh Chowk, Amritsar<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Timings of the Gobindgarh Fort<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Gobindgarh Fort remains open from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ticket Price of the Gobindgarh Fort<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ticket price for the museum is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>Weekdays<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Timings<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><b>Package<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Without Food<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>With Food<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Morning (10.00 am to 5.00 pm)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9399 per person<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9599 per person<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Evening (05.00 pm to 10.00 pm)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9449 per person<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9649 per person<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>Weekends<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Timings<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><b>Package<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Without Food<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>With Food<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Morning (10.00 am to 5.00 pm)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9499 per person<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9649 per person<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Evening (05.00 pm to 10.00 pm)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9549 per person<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9699 per person<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Other Details of the Gobindgarh Fort:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Contact Number: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+91-8289021218<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Email:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> info@fortgobindgarh.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Website:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortgobindgarh.com\/\"><b>https:\/\/www.fortgobindgarh.com\/<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located in the heart of Amritsar, the Gobindgarh Fort is a famous monument in Punjab. Spread across an area of 43 acres, it has a long history of 257 years. It was built in 1760 by Gujar Singh Bhangi. At that time, it came to be known as \u2018Bhagian da Qila\u2019. In the 19th century, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21831,"featured_media":124043,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12199,12196,12245,12389,8,12206,11315,12243,5],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-123623","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-culture","8":"category-explore","9":"category-heritage","10":"category-historical","11":"category-history","12":"category-incredible-india","13":"category-india","14":"category-punjab","15":"category-travel"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123623","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21831"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=123623"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123623\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":124017,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123623\/revisions\/124017"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/124043"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=123623"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=123623"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=123623"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}