Amritsar Tour

Amritsar is a city in the state of Punjab, north-western part of India. Amritsar is the spiritual center for the Sikh religion and home to the Harmandir Sahib "Golden Temple", the spiritual and cultural center for the Sikh religion. This important Sikh shrine attracts more visitors than the Taj Mahal with more than 100,000 visitors on week days alone and is the most popular destination for Non-resident Indians (NRI) in the whole of India. The city also houses the Sikh temporal and political authority, Akal Takht, as well as the Sikh Parliament.

The city is known for its rich cuisine and culture, and for the tragic incident of Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919 under British Rule. Amritsar is home to Central Khalsa Orphanage, which was once a home to Udham Singh, a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement.

Amritsar Tour Package

Duration: 1 Night / 2 Days

Day 1 : Delhi - Amritsar
Board Swarn Shatabdi Express at 07:20 Hrs from New Delhi Railway Station. Arrive Amritsar at 1305 hrs, meet assist at the railway station and transfer to hotel.

Evening visit Wagah Border to watch Border Retreat Ceremony, the pageant of the beating of the retreat and the change of guard within handshaking distance of the Indian and Pakistani forces here makes the most charming of the spectacles as a daily evening drill. Ascertain the timings before you leave to see this spectacle since these are changed seasonally.Wagha is the only land border open between Pakistan and India. Night stay in Amritsar Hotels.

Day 02 : Amritsar
Morning visit Golden Temple- the most sacred temple for Sikhs. It is a symbol of the magnificence and strength of the Sikh people all over the world. In the evolution of the Darbar Sahib, is entwined the history and ideology of Sikhism. In its architecture are included, symbols associated with other places of worship. This is an example of the spirit of tolerance and acceptance that the Sikh philosophy propounds.

Also visit Jallianwala Bagh- Martyrs’ Memmorial built in the shape of eternal flame of liberty is situated on the outskirts of Golden Temple. Here about 1500 and 2000 persons who were attending a peaceful meeting during the freedom movement fell under the bullets of the British General Dyer on 13 April 1919 and the city of Amritsar.

Afternoon transfer to railway station to board the train back to Delhi.

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