Jallianwala Bagh
Jallianwala Bagh is the walled garden where, in 1919, British troops under General Dyer opened fire on an unarmed crowd of civilians attending a peaceful gathering, killing hundreds, a massacre that became a turning point in India's independence movement. The site preserves the bullet-marked walls and the well where many people jumped to escape the gunfire, along with a memorial flame and a small museum documenting the event.
It's a somber, quiet counterpoint to the Golden Temple next door, and most visitors combine the two given the short walking distance. The museum adds useful historical context if you're not already familiar with the details of the massacre and its political aftermath.
Jallianwala Bagh FAQs
Very close, about a two-minute walk, so the two are almost always visited together.
No, entry is free.
30-45 minutes for the gardens, memorial, and small museum.
In April 1919, British troops fired on an unarmed crowd gathered for a peaceful public meeting, killing several hundred people; the massacre significantly galvanized India's independence movement.
It can be a heavy, sobering visit given the subject matter; use judgment based on the child's age and interest in history.
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