About Amanat Khan Serai :
This is one of the four remaining serais or inns dating back to the Mughal period. It houses the tomb of Amanat Khan, majestically guarded by the minarets on the four sides. The serai is located at a distance of 38 km from Amritsar. It provided accommodation to people passing the royal road from Atari to Govindwal. Its arched gateways and the bouli attached to the well have beautiful engravings.
General Information about Amanat Khan Serai :
Location: 38 Km From Amritsar
State: Punjab
Capital: Chandigarh
Language: Panjabi, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 37˚C, Min 23˚C (summer), Max 27˚C, Min 8˚C (winter)
Best Season: November to March
How to Reach Amanat Khan Serai :
By Air
Amritsar has an extremely well developed airport, Raja Sani International Airport. It has a chain of flights operating both within and outside the country. In fact, it is the only airport in Punjab to operate international flights. It is located hardly 11 km away from the city centre. The proximity of the airport from the city accounts for a comfortable ride to the visitors. Various domestic airlines, like the Indian Airlines, Air Deccan, Kingfisher, Spice Jet and others, come in and go out of this airport at regular intervals, connecting Punjab with major cities of India, like Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, and Mumbai. Besides, international flights like Turkmenistan Airlines, Uzbekistan Airlines, and Air India also connect Punjab with foreign countries like London, Toronto (via Birmingham), Singapore, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and others.
By Rail
Amritsar has an extensive rail network connecting the city to all the major places in the country, like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, etc. If you are travelling from Delhi, Shatabdi Express will be the best option. The journey takes around 6 hours and the train passes via Ambala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Phagwada and Beas. Amritsar is connected with Lahore in Pakistan by the Samjhauta Express. The railway station in Amritsar is centrally located; at a distance of hardly 15 minute drive from the Golden Temple. It has the facilities of ATM Centre and tourist information centre. Make sure you book your train tickets well in advance, as the trains to and from Amritsar usually run full, owing to heavy tourist traffic.
By Road
A broad network of road runs through country, connecting it to different places in and around the state. One can reach Amritsar from most of the northern states in just a day’s time. Pathankot is about two and half hours drive from the city. Grand Trunk Karnal Road connects Delhi to Amritsar. Regular buses are available from I.S.B.T Delhi to Amritsar. There are daily direct buses operating to and from Jammu, Katra, Chandigarh, and Dharamshala as well. A number of government and private buses run on regular basis to and from Amritsar. Thus, Amritsar is adequately connected by road to the places within Punjab as well as outside the state.