Divine Amritsar and Golden Temple Tour

Divine Amritsar and Golden Temple Tour

Amritsar, derived from “Amrit Sarovar” or the ‘pool of nectar’, which the is divine pool of Harmandir Sahib or Golden people as it is known as popularly is the center of all Sikh action. Every aspect of the city is connected to the Golden Temple. 80,000 plus Sikhs and Hindu pilgrims come to Amritsar every day. 

Feel your connection to the divine here and be ready to be impressed by a huge functional unit that is Golden Temple and its activities for the visitors. Amritsar is also the seat of the Dera of Guru Ram Dass.

Apart from the religious significance, you can also enjoy authentic recipes of many world famous Punjabis dishes and shop at the local bazaars which were once a grand medieval trading post. Another must watch is the beating the retreat ceremony at Wagah border.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Amritsar, Amritsar, Amritsar District, Punjab

Day 01:-Amritsar-Arrival
Arrive at Amritsar Railway Station/Airport. On arrival meet and greet by our representative who will take you to the hotel. Check in hotel. In the evening visit Wagah Border “India–Pakistan Border” which is famous for its 'Retreat' ceremony at the time of sunset. Indeed the flag-lowering ceremony at the end of each day on the India-Pakistan border at Wagah in Punjab has over the years become a tourist destination. The two flag posts are located contiguous to the boundary line between the two gates. The Wagah check-point is about mid-way between the cities of Lahore in Pakistan and Amritsar in India, each about 25 kilometers away. After that in evening back to the Hotel, Overnight at Amritsar Hotel

Day 02:-Amritsar
After Breakfast, Start your city tour with the blessings of Sri Harmandir Sahib, is named after Hari (God) the temple of God, also known as the Golden Temple in Amritsar is the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion. It was built by the fifth Sikh guru, Guru Arjan, in the 16th Century. In 1604, Guru Arjan completed the Adi Granth, the holy scripture of Sikhism. There are four doors to get into the Harmandir Sahib, which symbolize the openness of the Sikhs towards all people and religions. The Gurdwara is surrounded by a large lake or holy tank, known as the Sarovar, which consists of Amrit (holy water). Sri Harmandir Sahib is the heritage of the Sikh people gathered in their five hundred years old history
Jallianwala BaghThen visit Jallianwala Bagh which is a memorial to the countless numbers of innocent Indians which were massacred by General Dyer in 13 April 1919 which happened to be 'Baisakhi', one of Punjab's largest religious festivals. British General, Edward Dyer, ordered his soldiers to opened fire on an unarmed gathering of Hundreds men, women and children in this place.
Afternoon visit Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum- The summer place of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. It is surrounded by the lovely garden Ram Bagh. Maharaja Ranjit Singh is a prominent figure, who had carved a niche for himself in the history of India. The Museum displays objects connecting to Maharaja Ranjit Singh such as arms and armour, outstanding paintings and century’s old coins and manuscripts.
Durgiana TempleVisit Durgiana Temple, Durgiana Temple is a premier Hindu temple of Punjab situated in the city of Amritsar. This temple derives its name from the Goddess Durga and it is also called by the name of Lakshmi Narayan Temple.
Then proceed to visit Mata Lal devi Temple, Mata Lal Devi Mandir in Amritsar is an attraction of the history of Amritsar, India. A grand old pious lady developed this Hindu temple situated at Rani ka Bagh, on the lines of holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi at Katra (Jammu).
You can also do the shopping in Amritsar Market Katra jaimal Singh, Lawrence Road. Return To Hotel, Overnight at Amritsar Hotel.

Day 03:-Amritsar-Departure
After Breakfast, later transfer to Airport/ Railway station to board train for onward journey.

Duration: 1 day