The journey from Jonai to Amritsar is one of the longest in India, crossing from the far Northeast to the far Northwest. You will need to reach Guwahati or New Delhi to catch a train to Amritsar Junction. The route takes you across the entire northern plains of India. Given the distance, flying from a major hub like Guwahati or Dibrugarh to Amritsar via Delhi is the most practical option.
Total Distance: Driving distance 2600 km, straight-line air distance 1900 km.
This is a very long train journey; consider breaking it in Delhi.
October to March, when the weather in Punjab is cool and pleasant.