Mrs Bhandari’s Guesthouse

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Founded by the much-missed Mrs Bhandari (1906–2007), this slightly mothballed but friendly guesthouse is set in spacious grounds in Amritsar cantonment, about 2.5km from the train station. The large rooms have a hint of colonial-style charm about them, and the welcome is warm. The well-kept gardens include swings, see-saws, plenty of seating and a small swimming pool.

Budget travellers can camp here for ₹350 per person if they bring their own gear. Pickup is free from the train station and meals are available. It’s about ₹70 in a cycle-rickshaw from the old city, and about ₹200 in an autorickshaw from the bus stand. To walk here, go up Court Rd, turn left at the second roundabout, then over two more small roundabouts and it's on your right.

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