All Events Heritage Walk

AMRITSAR 450: HERITAGE WALK

09 Oct 2026Starting Point: Roundabout, Guru Nanak Dev University

About This Event

The walk aims to introduce participants to the living heritage of Amritsar by experiencing its historic urban fabric on foot—from the memory of Partition at the Partition Museum, through the traditional urban neighbourhood of Katra Ahluwalia, and towards the culturally significant public realm around Sri Harmandar Sahib.

Objectives

1To acquaint participants with Amritsar’s rich historical and cultural heritage by exploring its historic streets, Katras, traditional urban fabric, and significant public spaces.
2To foster a deeper appreciation of Amritsar’s living heritage by connecting its history, architecture, communities, traditions, and public spaces through experiential learning.

Schedule

6:00 AM - 6:14 AM

09 Oct 2026

Assembly at University Roundabout

• Registration and gathering of 50 participants • Briefing regarding the Heritage Walk • Introduction to the historic significance of the walled city of Amritsar • Boarding of University Bus

6:15 AM - 6:35 AM

09 Oct 2026

Travel: GNDU → Partition Museum

Partition Museum

• Movement by University Bus to the starting point of the walking trail • Orientation regarding the historic city and its evolving urban fabric

6:35 AM - 6:50 AM

09 Oct 2026

Partition Museum — Orientation Stop

• Introduction to the Partition Museum and its significance in documenting the memories of Partition • Brief discussion on Amritsar as a major historical city shaped by migration, trade and Partition

6:50 AM

09 Oct 2026

HERITAGE WALK BEGINS

Route: Partition Museum → Katra Ahluwalia → Plaza, Sri Harmandar Sahib

6:50 AM - 7:30 AM

09 Oct 2026

Katra Ahluwalia — Historic Urban Fabric

• Walk through the historic streets of Katra Ahluwalia • Understanding the traditional katra–bazaar–street relationship • Observation of traditional buildings, facades, streetscapes and mixed-use urban fabric • Discussion on the relationship between commerce, residence and community life in the historic city

7:30 AM - 8:05 AM

09 Oct 2026

TOWARDS Plaza, Sri Harmandar Sahib

Continue through the historic streets towards the Plaza • Understanding the spatial relationship between the historic bazaars and Sri Harmandar Sahib • Discussion on public space, movement, pilgrimage and the cultural landscape of the old city • Concluding interpretation of the historic urban environment

8:15 AM - 8:30 AM

09 Oct 2026

Concluding Session

Plaza, Sri Harmandar Sahib • Brief reflection on the Heritage Walk • Group photograph • Closing remarks

8:30 AM

09 Oct 2026

Arrival at Guru Nanak Dev University

Conclusion of the Heritage Walk

Coordinators

Dr. Rawal Singh Aulakh

Coordinator

Associate Professor, Architecture

rawal.arch@gndu.ac.in 9501032589

Prateek Bhagat

Coordinator

Assistant Professor, Architecture

parteek.arch@gndu.ac.in 9888375954

Media Gallery

Heritage Walk Brochure