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    Gobindgarh Fort

    323 Reviews
    #7 of 53 things to do in Amritsar
    Sights & Landmarks, Points of Interest & Landmarks, Historic Sites
    Open Now: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    Old Cantt Road | Vijay Chowk, Lohgarh Chowk, Amritsar 143001, India
    Open today: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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    Gobindgarh Fort is located inside the Lohgarh Darwaza on the Old Cant. road. Built in the 19th century, it was under the reign of Bhangi-misl, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, British and the Indian army. It is now open to public.
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    Old Cantt Road | Vijay Chowk, Lohgarh Chowk, Amritsar 143001, India
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    Most Helpful Positive Review
    Reviewed 17 March 2018 via mobile
    MUST DO

    It was the most fabulous experience. The sound and light show was unlike anything i have seen and brought out strong emotions and patriotic feelings within me and our group of 5 couples all in our mid fifties. I know so many people who visit...More

    5  Thank 265sanjivm
    Samantjaitli, SMM at Gobindgarh Fort, responded to this reviewResponded 21 March 2018

    Thank you for giving your valuable feedback. Team Gobindgarh Fort.

    Most Helpful Critical Review
    Reviewed 28 January 2016
    Impressive Fort

    Its a very old fort. It was named as Gobindgarh by Maharaja Ranjit singh . A Reconstruction work on a large scale is going on inside at the moment. Once it is done, it will be reopened for tourists. There are many places inside fort...More

    3  Thank Dipanshu_goyal
    DineshJhakar, Public Relations Manager at Gobindgarh Fort, responded to this reviewResponded 4 March 2017

    Dear Folks, Gobindgarh Fort is now open. Looking forward to see you!

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Entertaining!

    The laser song and light show was simply breathtaking and very enjoyable. There was a lot to do at the fort especially the Turban Museum. Definitely a must if you are visiting the Holy City. Highly recommended.More

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    Gobindgarh F, Owner at Gobindgarh Fort, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are glad that you liked our efforts of making your trip to this historical place best. Your appreciation for our efforts gives us the motivation to preserve and attain even high standards in service providing. We hope you...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    An amazing fort

    Here you can experience this massive fort. There are several museums and my favorite was the treasury. Here you can see what guards wear and a ton of coinage examples to view. Outside you can experience the Sikh martial arts ever hour or so. Be...More

    Thank Mike M
    Gobindgarh F, Owner at Gobindgarh Fort, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are glad that you liked our efforts of making your trip to this historical place best. Your appreciation for our efforts gives us the motivation to preserve and attain even high standards in service providing. We hope you...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Very good night time viewing with sound & light show

    Visited this when still recently thrown open to public after being under Army control for long-local host had not visited too. It was good to see the prison and view the powerful depiction of history through the realistic sound and light showMore

    1  Thank Captainruchi
    Gobindgarh F, Owner at Gobindgarh Fort, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are glad that you liked our efforts of making your trip to this historical place best. Your appreciation for our efforts gives us the motivation to preserve and attain even high standards in service providing. We hope you...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Fabulous place

    Aesthetic people and placeAwesome movieResplendent dance performancesFort is really niceCleanliness is also goodMore

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    Gobindgarh F, Owner at Gobindgarh Fort, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are glad that you liked our efforts of making your trip to this historical place best. Your appreciation for our efforts gives us the motivation to preserve and attain even high standards in service providing. We hope you...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    mmm...is it heavily restored, or what?

    I got the feeling that the fort was heavily restored, and the activities that took place there felt too tacky and commercial. It lacks the feeling of a monument, unfortunatelyMore

    Thank Mamdouh S
    Gobindgarh F, Owner at Gobindgarh Fort, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you for your feedback. We are really sorry that we failed to impress you. We take each feedback on the serious note. The 7 d show and whispering walls show excellently describe the history of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Punjab with the use of...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    very clean and well maintained fort

    i had gone to the Gobindgarh fort after sundown to see their beautiful lazer show on Sikh history. A large central open space with 3-4 two storied independent building around housing the museum. Large clean toilets and two good eating and chai joints. I could...More

    Thank Mona C
    Gobindgarh F, Owner at Gobindgarh Fort, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are glad that you liked our efforts of making your trip to this historical place best. Your appreciation for our efforts gives us the motivation to preserve and attain even high standards in service providing. Sir the museums...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    A Punjabi Cultural Treat

    The fort premises are well maintained and the working staff are very helpful. A visit to the fort will give you a glimpse into the history of Punjab and the Royal Sikh dynasty.More

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    Gobindgarh F, Owner at Gobindgarh Fort, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are glad that you liked our efforts of making your trip to this historical place best. Your appreciation for our efforts gives us the motivation to preserve and attain even high standards in service providing. We hope you...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Interesting place for an evening

    Go in the evening and make sure to catch the dance performance, martial art performance, 7 D show and the laser show on Maharaja Ranjit singh. Amazing experience. The turban museum and arms museum were interesting as well and teach a lot about the past....More

    1  Thank Malavika T
    Gobindgarh F, Owner at Gobindgarh Fort, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are glad that you liked our efforts of making your trip to this historical place best. Your appreciation for our efforts gives us the motivation to preserve and attain even high standards in service providing. We hope you...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    A place must visit

    This is a great place to visit. It has good food and some good activities to indulge in. It also shows movie of the history of sikhism which is awsome.More

    Thank RG15121972
    Gobindgarh F, Owner at Gobindgarh Fort, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are glad that you liked our efforts of making your trip to this historical place best. Your appreciation for our efforts gives us the motivation to preserve and attain even high standards in service providing. We hope you...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Visit to Amritsar

    Had been to Amritsar so many times but didnot know about Gobindgarh fort. Someone suggested and I went with my family n young kids It's so beautiful. Ideally one should have 2-3 hours in hand. We reached late.. Around 6:45pm. So could not explore the...More

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    Gobindgarh F, Owner at Gobindgarh Fort, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are glad that you liked our efforts of making your trip to this historical place best. Your appreciation for our efforts gives us the motivation to preserve and attain even high standards in service providing. Sir, in 590...More

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    Response from bjroaming111 | Reviewed this property |
    There are different ticket types and it had already made the online details out dated. But there wasn’t something which covered everything
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