Home to the world famous Golden Temple Tour and the seat of the Sikh religion, Amritsar is one of the Punjab’s key urban communities. Inherent 1803 and made of marble, copper and unadulterated leaf gold, the temple is an astounding structural accomplishment. This Golden Temple Tour can be booked as an extension tour to any other north India tours.
GOLDEN TEMPLE TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- The iconic and stunning Golden Temple
- Wagah – road border crossing between India and Pakistan
- Jallianwalan Bagh
Day 1 Delhi – Amritsar
Early morning move to the railway station to board the Shatabdi Express train to Amritsar (air-conditioned chair car). You will be met upon arrival and moved to your pre-booked hotel.
This evening go around 28km to Wagah, which is the solitary boundary going among India and Pakistan. Visiting Wagah is an intriguing encounter particularly at nightfall when the ‘Retreat’ function happens with the BSF on the Indian Side of the Border. The changing of the guards and the stylized bringing down of the flags ceremony is completed with extraordinary grandeur.
Day 2 Amritsar & the Golden Temple
Amritsar is one of Punjab’s foremost urban communities and is prestigious for it’s reality renowned Golden Temple, the seat of Sikh religion built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1803. The religion’s disciples don’t trim their hair. The men are effortlessly distinguished by their turbans, stubbles and silver arm bands; the ladies by their salwaar kameez, a dress-and pants mix that has gotten mainstream through India.
Today enjoy a touring visit through the memorable Amritsar, including the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh. Amritsar’s primary fascination – the wonderful Golden Temple, is made of white marble, bronze and gold leaf. To enter the temple, you should wear a conventional headscarf, wade through a shallow pool (a purification custom) and converge with the mass of bodies that circle the dike around the blessed structure.
The lower half of the Golden Temple is covered with marble and the upper with copper, overlaid with pure gold leaf, accordingly the name “The Golden Temple”. The Golden Temple has four passages and the dividers are decorated with semi-valuable stones in flower designs, frescoes and glasswork.
Situated on the northwestern boundary of India, the city is likewise door for the voyagers on the overland route through Pakistan. The Jallianwala Bagh is an especially sacrosanct spot for all Indians today, as it is connected with a piercing scene in India’s freedom battle. Other than a flourishing industry, Punjab is additionally known for crafted works and handlooms. Rest of the day is at relaxation.
Overnight: Amritsar.
Day 3 Amritsar-Delhi
Amritsar – Delhi. Free time in the day to do your own thing – sightsee, shop or simply relax and soak up the atmosphere. In the evening you will be transferred to the railway station to board your train to Delhi, arriving shortly before midnight.
This Golden Temple Tour can be booked as an extension of any other Indian Safaris. Please do write to us for more details and pricing.
