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Amritsar is the spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikh Religion. Baisakhi festival brings out Amritsar's resplendent face with its finest food, clothes and merry-making. This place is also famous for its Jallianwala Bagh massacre and its proximity to Wagah Border. The satiating food and generous dollops of legendary Punjabi hospitality further connive to cast a spell upon the visitor. From the Operation Blue Star in the Golden Temple to the tragedy of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, Amritsar has seen the worst of situations and yet emerged like a phoenix through testing times. Amritsar today is a thriving city with active trade and tourism industries. One of the most agriculturally productive cities of India, Amritsar is well connected with most of the important cities of India.
Plan a trip with Bedouin Tours And Travels to witness the best of the places to get the real feel of Punjab, it’s history and culture.
Duration- 4 nights / 5 days
Departs- Kolkata / Amritsar , Returns to- Kolkata / Amritsar
Visits- Amritsar
Trip highlights
- Golden Temple
- Central Sikh museum
- Wagah-Attari border
- Jallianwala bagh
- Partition museum
- Gobindgarh fort
- Sadda pind
- Durgiana temple
- Maharaj Ranjit Singh museum
Day wise itinerary
Day 1- 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. Return back to hotel, overnight stay.
Day 2- 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. Inside the temple premises is the Akal takht, built by Guru Hargobind Sahib as a place of justice and for resolving temporal issues. It is considered to be the highest seat of earthly authority of Khalsa. Pay a visit to the Central Sikh museum inside the temple premises. After lunch, visit Jallianwala bagh, known for its Jallianwala Bagh massacre. In the evening visit Durgiana temple, Maharaja Ranjit Singh museum and Mata Lal Devi temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3- After breakfast visit the Partition museum and then proceed to visit Gobindgarh fort. In the evening enjoy the light show and 7D lazer show at the fort. Return back at night for overnight stay
Day 4- After breakfast visit Sadda pind which is a mini Punjab state in itself. Its English translation means "Our Village". It is a place where you can go to experience the rich Punjabi culture, right from giving a treat to your taste buds with yummiest local cuisines to actually performing traditional activities like flour grinding in a grain mill, cloth weaving, folk dance performance, camel rides and lots of many more cultural activities. In the evening proceed back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 5- After Breakfast, later transfer to Airport/ Railway station to board train for onward journey.