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As of October 2026, Amritsar scores 73/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. Amritsar presents a mixed safety profile, with general safety for visitors but specific risks to be aware of. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and tourist-targeted scams.
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India · Assessed 13 October 2026
73
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
Advises against all travel to parts of the country
“Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against travel India-Pakistan border area FCDO advises against all travel within 10km of the India-Pakistan border.”
Updated 2026-10-07T10:56:27Z
Full advisory →Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
“Canada's official risk level for India: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).”
Updated 2026-09-24T08:53:34.2574299-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
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Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
LowWhile violent crime is low, opportunistic theft can occur in crowded tourist areas.
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing and bag-snatching are risks in crowded markets and around popular attractions like the Golden Temple.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mixed
76/100
Some reports indicate a dip in tourist footfall, potentially due to broader concerns, while airport officials emphasize a commitment to safe travel.
Amritsar presents a mixed safety profile, with general safety for visitors but specific risks to be aware of.
While Amritsar is generally safe for tourists, particularly around major attractions like the Golden Temple, visitors should be aware of petty crime, potential scams, and the advisories concerning border regions. Air quality can also be a concern.
Recent developments
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Full briefing
Amritsar's safety for travelers is generally good, but vigilance is advised. The city's homicide rate is lower than the world average, and crime is not reported as a significant business constraint. However, official advisories from Canada and the UK recommend exercising a high degree of caution for India overall, with specific warnings against travel within 10km of the India-Pakistan border.
Recent incidents highlight some local concerns. In October 2026, a historical dargah was vandalized, and farmers initiated protests. There have also been reports of a Nihang group assaulting a police officer. In June 2026, an Air India flight briefly strayed into Pakistani airspace near Amritsar, underscoring the sensitivity of the border region. Travelers should also be aware of potential scams, such as donation solicitations at religious sites and inflated taxi fares.
Air quality in Amritsar can be poor, with an AQI of 149 in October 2026, which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. Visitors may wish to monitor air quality and consider wearing masks. The CDC has issued global travel health notices for Polio, Dengue, and Measles, so ensure vaccinations and health precautions are up to date. While the Golden Temple area is generally safe, pickpocketing can be a risk in crowded areas.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 6 Amritsar districts for visitors: 4 safer, 2 needing caution. See them plotted on the Amritsar safety map.
Hall BazaarcautionBusy market area, prone to pickpocketing; stay alert.
Old City (Walled City)cautionCan be crowded and confusing; watch for petty theft and be aware of local customs.
Golden Temple AreasaferHighly secure and well-trafficked, but be aware of your surroundings.
Civil LinessaferGenerally a safe and well-maintained administrative area.
Near Amritsar AirportsaferStandard airport security and infrastructure.
Amritsar CantonmentsaferMilitary area, typically secure and orderly.
07 · After Dark
While violent crime is low, opportunistic theft can occur in crowded tourist areas.
After dark, be most careful around Hall Bazaar, Old City (Walled City). Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Amritsar presents a mixed safety profile, with general safety for visitors but specific risks to be aware of. While Amritsar is generally safe for tourists, particularly around major attractions like the Golden Temple, visitors should be aware of petty crime, potential scams, and the advisories concerning border regions. Air quality can also be a concern. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Amritsar report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
Amritsar ranks #9 of 9 India destinations we've assessed, scoring 73/100. See the India safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 12+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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