New Delhi Trip Overview
Your three day tour starts in Delhi and includes a round trip train journey to Amritsar, the cultural capital of India’s north-western state, Punjab. It is the holiest city for the Sikh faith and located approximately 17 miles from the Pakistan border. The city is frequented by devotees, international visitors and the Sikh diaspora from around the world. You will visit the spectacular Golden Temple, one of India’s most serene sites. You will visit the Jallianwala Bagh, site of an infamous massacre. The tour will include the famous patriotic revelry at the Wagah Border between India and Pakistan.
Highlights
• Wagah Border
• Sikh Palki Ceremony.
• Harmandir Sahib ( Golden Temple )
• Jallianwala Bagh
• Old City Bazaar
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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Your three day tour starts in Delhi and includes a round trip train journey to Amritsar, the cultural capital of India’s north-western state, Punjab. It is the holiest city for the Sikh faith and located approximately 17 miles from the Pakistan border. The city is frequented by devotees, international visitors and the Sikh diaspora from around the world. You will visit the spectacular Golden Temple, one of India’s most serene sites. You will visit the Jallianwala Bagh, site of an infamous massacre. The tour will include the famous patriotic revelry at the Wagah Border between India and Pakistan.
Highlights
• Wagah Border
• Sikh Palki Ceremony.
• Harmandir Sahib ( Golden Temple )
• Jallianwala Bagh
• Old City Bazaar
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 01 : Delhi / Amritsar ( By Train ) – Wagah Border Excursion
Stop At: Attari-Wagah Border Attari, Amritsar 143001 India
Early morning, you will be met and transferred to the New Delhi Railway Station to board your train for Amritsar by Amritsar Shatabdi Express. Upon arrival in Amritsar, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will head for the Wagah Border between India and Pakistan. You will watch the ceremony that marks the closing of the Indo-Pakistan border gates every evening. Experience the Beating Retreat Ceremony with the ceremonial closing of the gates and the lowering of the flags of India and Pakistan. After the gates are open, the soldiers salute each other and start lowering their flags. The ceremony reaches a crescendo with the soldiers returning to the border line for the final handshake. The bugle blow marks the end of the ceremony. After the ceremony you will be driven back to Amritsar’s Golden Temple for the evening Sikh Palki Ceremony.
Overnight stay: Hotel Shiraz Regency (Luxury) (B)
Kindly Note : Hotel check in time 1400 Hours
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay: Hotel Shiraz Regency (Luxury)
Day 2: Amritsar Full Day City Tour
Stop At: Golden Temple Road Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar 143001 India
Today you will visit the Harmandir Sahib, famously known as the Golden Temple, the most sacred place for Sikhs in the world. The gardens are verdant, well-manicured and blooming with color. It’s hard to imagine that this beautiful place once was the scene of such a tragedy. Later, you will enjoy time in the old city bazaar. You will proceed to Qila Ahluwalia and Jalebiwala Chowk – home to some of the most famed jalebi (sweets) shops and other eateries in Amritsar. Admire the food presentations and local delicacies in this part of town. Following, we’ll wander through busy bazaars selling a mix of Fulkari textiles, colorful turbans, hair accessories, antiques, and more. Strolling through, we’ll soon reach the chitta akharas, 250-year-old hostels for spiritual seekers and saints. From there, we’ll head to a local turban shop and you will learn the tricks and techniques for tying a 9 foot turban.
Overnight stay: Hotel Shiraz Regency (Luxury) (B)
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay: Hotel Shiraz Regency (Luxury) (B)
Day 3: Day 03: Amritsar / Delhi (By Train )
Pass By: Amritsar, Amritsar, Amritsar District, Punjab
After breakfast, your day is at leisure. In the afternoon, check out of your hotel and you will be transferred to Amritsar Railway Station to board your train for Delhi, the Swarna Shatabdi Express. Upon arrival in New Delhi, you will be transferred to your Hotel. (B)
Kindly Note : Hotel check out time 1200 Hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
