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Amritsar is one of the holiest and a prime pilgrimage spot for the Sikhs around the world. The 2 day tour includes sightseeing in Amritsar (the cultural capital of Punjab) including the very popular Wagah Border – the border spot between India and Pakistan where every sunset military parade happens to the delight of the visitors, Jallianwalla Bagh – famous for the infamous massacre of Indians by a British General in 1919, and the Golden Temple – the holiest place for the Sikhs. Get a chance to pay homage at the Golden Temple – the oldest gurudwara in the city. There is a lot to experience in Amritsar from religion to history to traditions.
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Duration: 2 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Amritsar is one of the holiest and a prime pilgrimage spot for the Sikhs around the world. The 2 day tour includes sightseeing in Amritsar (the cultural capital of Punjab) including the very popular Wagah Border – the border spot between India and Pakistan where every sunset military parade happens to the delight of the visitors, Jallianwalla Bagh – famous for the infamous massacre of Indians by a British General in 1919, and the Golden Temple – the holiest place for the Sikhs. Get a chance to pay homage at the Golden Temple – the oldest gurudwara in the city. There is a lot to experience in Amritsar from religion to history to traditions.
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi – Amritsar (By Train)
Pass By: Attari-Wagah Border Attari, Amritsar 143001 India
After Reach Amritsar go by car at wagah border and Wagah border, around 30 kms from Amritsar. It’s an army outpost on Indo-Pak border where the daily highlight is the evening ‘beating retreat’ ceremony . A popular attraction where hundreds of tourists and locals flock to watch the lowering of the national flags and the parade of the soldiers. Every sunset, the patriotic fervor is at its zenith and the day ends with thunderous applause.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at 3 star Hotel.
Day 2: Amritsar (Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh) – Delhi (By Train)
Stop At: Golden Temple Road Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar 143001 India
Golden Temple (the most important and holiest Sikh shrine in the world) also known as Harimandir Sahib. The construction of the temple was completed in the year 1604 (started in 1585 AD). The white marble surface of the temple and the gilded domes make for a beautiful contrast. Watch pilgrims bathing in the sacred waters of the Amrit Sarovar (the pond) that surrounds the central shrine, believed to have healing powers. It is on the name of the pond that the city of Amritsar is named after.
The Golden temple complex houses world’s largest free mass kitchen (also called langar) feeding thousands of people irrespective of their caste, creed and faith. You can also participate in the kitchen by rolling a few Indian breads.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jallianwala Bagh, Golden Temple Rd near Golden Temple, Amritsar 143006 India
The Jallianwala Bagh holds a great historical importance to Indians and especially the Sikhs, as the place is a reminder of the brutal and heartless massacre upon a crowd of non-violent protesters and pilgrims (who had gathered in the Jallianwala Bagh), carried out by British General Dyer in April 1919. Transcend back in time to the British era as you enter this memorial, established in 1951.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: 200, Near Durgiana Mandir, Goal Bagh, Amritsar, Punjab 143001, India
Durgiana temple also known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple. The temple, dedicated to Hindu Goddes Durga, looks similar to the Golden Temple, and is surrounded by a huge pond. Stroll around the place to enjoy some quiet time.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
