Gobindgarh Fort
Old cantt road, Vijay chowk,Amritsar,Punjab, 143001
Gobindgarh Fort is spread across a grand 43 acres, right in the heart of Amritsar city. This magnificent, heritage site has a glorious history of its own, spanning across 257 years right from the era of the Bhangi Misl to the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh to the British East India Company to the Indian Army.
The fort, held under the control of the army for a long time, was opened to the public in 2017 after a massive restoration, and provides a window i...
Gobindgarh Fort is spread across a grand 43 acres, right in the heart of Amritsar city. This magnificent, heritage site has a glorious history of its own, spanning across 257 years right from the era of the Bhangi Misl to the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh to the British East India Company to the Indian Army.
The fort, held under the control of the army for a long time, was opened to the public in 2017 after a massive restoration, and provides a window into a crucial chapter of Punjab's history. The sword used by the Maharaja and the largset canon of its time called 'Zamzama' are the landmark exhibits here. A sound and light show - Whispering Walls - in the evening uses laser lights, computer animation and projection mapping to recreate the history of the fort.It also has Arms Museum at General Dyers Bunglow, Coins Museum at Toshakha and Pagdi Museum inside Gobindgarh Fort.
The Fort has been given under PPP mode by Punjab Tourism & Cultural Affairs to Maya Nagri World Pvt Ltd.
Contact Person
Upinderjit Singh
Maya Nagri World One Pvt Ltd.
Gobindgarh Fort,
Old Cantt Road, Vijay Chowk, Lohgarh Chowk,
Amritsar, Punjab 143001
7480970000
upinderjitsingh@fortgobindgarh.com
https://fortgobindgarh.com
Connectivity
Nearest Airport - Shri Guru Ramdas International Airport, Amritsar (11.6 Km away)
Nearest Railway Station - Amritsar Railway Station (850 Km away)
Climate
Min. +6 Degree Celcius
Max. +44 Degree Celcius
Accomodation
Several Star and Budget hotels are available.
Medical Services
General Medical Facilities (Chemist, Doctors, Ambulance) are available.