Jallianwala Bagh
About
Jallianwala Bagh is the memorial garden at the site of the 1919 massacre where British troops under General Dyer opened fire on a peaceful gathering of thousands, killing an estimated 1,000+ men, women, and children in just 10 minutes. The narrow entrance through which panicked crowds tried to escape, the bullet-marked walls still bearing scars, and the Martyrs' Well into which many jumped to escape the bullets are chilling remnants. The memorial, renovated in 2021 with a museum and light-and-sound show, serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of colonial rule and a turning point that galvanized India's independence movement.
Highlights
What makes this place special
Bullet-Marked Walls
The original brick walls still bear the marks of hundreds of bullets fired by General Dyer's troops — each hole a silent testament to the horror of April 13, 1919.
Martyrs' Well
During the massacre, over 120 people jumped into this well trying to escape the bullets. A glass cover now allows visitors to look down into the well, which serves as a mass grave.
Memorial & Museum
The renovated museum uses artifacts, photographs, newspaper clippings, and interactive displays to tell the full story of the massacre and its role in India's freedom movement.
Things to Know
- •Located just 200 meters from the Golden Temple — visit both together
- •Entry is free; open daily from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM
- •The sound and light show in the evening brings the history alive — highly recommended
- •The bullet holes in the walls are still visible and deeply moving
- •The memorial was renovated in 2021 with a new museum and interpretive displays
- •This is a solemn place — maintain respectful silence
- •The narrow entrance lane through which Dyer's troops entered is preserved as it was in 1919
