Delhi To Amritsar (trip)

Delhi To Amritsar

  • India
  • Culture & Nature
India, Southeast Asia

from $254* per person2 DaysYear-round
Boutique accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: AGORA VOYAGES (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED 10 people max

This two day private tour include transfer from guest hotel to railway station and back in Delhi. AC train ticket from Delhi to Amritsar and back. All sightseeing in Amritsar with private AC car/ van, 1 full day English speaking guide service and all monuments entrances. Guest will explore the sight of Sikh pilgrimage Golden Temple along with Bagha Border, Govindgarh Fort, Museum, Hindu Temples and Old Market.

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India, Southeast Asia

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Special information

  • Accommodates certain types of disabilities. Contact the operator for more information.
  • Family oriented trip.

Itinerary

Day 01; Delhi - Amritsar (Train No.12029 SWARNA SHTBDI, 0720/ 1345hr)

Pick up from your hotel and transfer to airlway station to board satabdi train to Amritsar.

On arrival at Amritsar railway station assistance and transfer to hotel.

Later excursion to visit Bagha border to attend Beating Retreat Ceremony
Every evening, just before the sunset, the soldiers from the Indian and Pakistan military meet at this border post to engage in a 30-minute display of military camaraderie and showmanship. Officially, the purpose of the ceremony is to formally close the border for the night and lower the national flag. However, it is an entertainment ceremony and a  display of national pride for the thousands of people who come here every day. During the build-up to the ceremony, the crowd engages in chanting the Indian national anthem, rounds of applause and Bollywood-style dancing on Hindi songs.
Overnight at hotel.

 

Day 02; Amritsar - Delhi (Train No.12030 SWARNA SHTBDI, 1650/ 2305hr)

Breakfast at hotel visit Golden Temple famous for its full golden dome, it is one of the most sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs. The central Sikh Museum is atop the Clock Tower. The ‘Guru Ka Langar’ offer free food to around 20,000 people every day. The number shoot up to 1,00,000 on special occasions. 
The Durgiana Temple - though a Hindu temple, its architecture is similar to the Golden Temple. Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum famous for its rare and priceless collections, particularly Paintings, Weapons and Armours, Manuscripts & Coins. 

Gobindgarh Fort originally built by Gujjar Singh Bhangi, the local chieftain in the 18th century Gobindgarh was conquered and enhanced in the early 19th century by Maharaja Ranjit Singh who renamed it after the 10th Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. The fort had five cannons which included the famous two ‘Zamzama' cannons.

Rickshaw ride and walking tour of old market in Amritsar.

Later transfer to railway station to board train for Delhi.

On arrival at Delhi railway station assistance and transfer to your hotel.

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