Overview
Jallianwala Bagh is a walled garden of about seven acres near the Golden Temple in Amritsar. On 13 April 1919, the day of Baisakhi, British troops under Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer fired on a large crowd of unarmed people gathered there, killing hundreds and wounding many more. Casualty figures are disputed.
Today it is a memorial. The narrow entrance, the bullet marks preserved on the walls and the Martyrs' Well, into which many people jumped to escape, are kept as they were. The Flame of Liberty memorial, inaugurated in 1961, stands in the garden, and a gallery documents the events. The site was renovated between 2019 and 2021.
What to look for
- The narrow entrance lane the troops used
- The bullet marks preserved on the walls
- The Martyrs' Well
- The Flame of Liberty memorial and the gallery
Visiting tips
- It is a place of remembrance: dress modestly and keep your voice low.
- It is a short walk from the Golden Temple, so visit the two together.
- Allow about an hour.
Why visit with a private guide
A private guide shows you where to stand, when to arrive and what most visitors miss at Jallianwala Bagh, and fits the visit around the rest of your day.
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