Amritsar Trip Overview
Four days private tour will begin with airport/ railway station pick up in Amritsar. Witness the incredible beating retreat ceremony a daily ritual organized by Indian & Pakistan military at its border. Visit Golden Temple a sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs, museum and fort in Amritsar. Then head to Dalhousie once a popular hideaway resort for British and home to some colonial-era buildings. Established by British Governor-General as a summer retreat and named The Earl of Dalhousie, it is situated on 5 hills and has an elevation of 1,970 metres above sea level. Tour will end with airport / railway station drop off in Amritsar.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Amritsar, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Amritsar, Punjab, India
Four days private tour will begin with airport/ railway station pick up in Amritsar. Witness the incredible beating retreat ceremony a daily ritual organized by Indian & Pakistan military at its border. Visit Golden Temple a sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs, museum and fort in Amritsar. Then head to Dalhousie once a popular hideaway resort for British and home to some colonial-era buildings. Established by British Governor-General as a summer retreat and named The Earl of Dalhousie, it is situated on 5 hills and has an elevation of 1,970 metres above sea level. Tour will end with airport / railway station drop off in Amritsar.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Amritsar
Stop At: Amritsar, Amritsar, Amritsar District, Punjab
On arrival at Amritsar airport/ railway station assistance and transfer to hotel.
Later excursion to visit Bagha border to attend Beating Retreat Ceremony. Every evening, just before the sunset, the soldiers from the Indian and Pakistan military meet at this border post to engage in a 30-minute display of military camaraderie and showmanship. Officially, the purpose of the ceremony is to formally close the border for the night and lower the national flag. However, it is an entertainment ceremony and a display of national pride for the thousands of people who come here every day. During the build-up to the ceremony, the crowd engages in chanting the Indian national anthem, rounds of applause and Bollywood-style dancing on Hindi songs. Overnight at hotel.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Amritsar – Dalhousie (200kms/ 5hrs approx)
Stop At: Amritsar, Amritsar, Amritsar District, Punjab
Breakfast at hotel visit Golden Temple famous for its full golden dome, it is one of the most sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs. The central Sikh Museum is atop the Clock Tower. The ‘Guru Ka Langar’ offer free food to around 20,000 people every day. The number shoot up to 1,00,000 on special occasions. The Durgiana Temple though a Hindu temple, its architecture is similar to the Golden Temple. Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum famous for its rare and priceless collections, particularly Paintings, Weapons and Armours, Manuscripts & Coins. Gobindgarh Fort originally built by Gujjar Singh Bhangi, the local chieftain in the 18th century. Gobindgarh was conquered and enhanced in the early 19th century by Maharaja Ranjit Singh who renamed it after the 10th Sikh guru Guru Gobind Singh. The fort had five cannons which included the famous two ‘Zamzama’ cannons. Rickshaw ride and walking tour of old market in Amritsar.
Later drive to Dalhousie check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Dalhousie
Stop At: Dalhousie, Dalhousie, Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh
Breakfast at hotel. City tour of Dalhousie a high-altitude town spread across 5 hills near the Dhauladhar mountain range in Himachal Pradesh. It’s home to colonial-era buildings, including St. Francis and St. John’s churches, which date back to the rule of the British Raj in the 1800s. A trek up Dainkund Peak leads to Pholani Devi Temple. To the north, Subhash Baoli is a peaceful area with pine trees and panoramic views. Rest time free and easy to relax.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel
Day 4: Dalhousie – Amritsar (200kms/ 5hrs approx)
Pass By: Amritsar, Punjab, India
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Amritsar and drop off to airport/ railway station for onward destination.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
