CHANDIGARH TO AMRITSAR

The home of the world famous Golden Temple, 450 years old city of Amritsar, the most important seat of Sikh history and culture, situated on north western borders of the country.

After lunch visit Wagah Border to witness the closing ceremony between both countries i.e. Hindustanis and Pakistanis.

Dinner in hotel. After dinner visit Golden Temple to witness closing ceremony of Granth Sahib, Sikh holy book being carried to its night lodging by a palanquin. Overnight in hotel.

After breakfast Sightseeing of Amritsar by same car with English speaking guide visiting

THE GOLDEN TEMPLE: A glittering gold and marble temple, is one of the holiest Sikh shrines. Within the temple interiors are elaborately worked with fine inlay work done with semi-precious stones. During Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s reign the lower half of the temple was decorated with marble while the entire upper half was inlaid with copper covered over by gold plate. Hence its new name Golden Temple. Free kitchen and recitation of the divine word never cease here. Its four gates invite everyone from all directions.

AKAL TAKHAT: Sixth Guru Sri Har Gobind had got it constructed a a seat of temperal authority symbolising the unity of spritual and temporal life in 1609.

MOST VISITED PLACES

  • Shri Durgiana Mandir

  • Wagah Border Ceremony

  • Partition Museum

  • Punjabi Restaurants

  • Mandir Mata Lal Devi

  • Jallianwala Bagh

  • Baba Atal Tower

  • Ram Bagh Gardens

  • Khalsa College

  • Gobindgarh Fort