Amritsar

3 days, 2 nights

Duration

Amritsar is home to the magnificent Golden Temple, Sikhism’s holiest shrine. A comparatively small Indian city, it has a complex history of dissent against British rule and a profoundly important role in Sikh traditions. The Golden Temple alone is worth a trip to Amritsar, though the delicious food found throughout the city is a tasty plus.

You’ll also visit Wagah for the ceremonial closing of the border between India and Pakistan and explore the peaceful gardens and colourful bazaars. Don’t forget to have a fresh lassi (yoghurt drink), no trip to Punjab is complete without one.

Our Amritsar extension is designed to be used as a short add-on to your existing itinerary or independent travels. As with all our packages, we select our hotels and locations with an eye on combining luxury and comfort into a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

TOUR DATES	No fixed departure
TOUR COST	AUD$1200 per person, twin share* AUD$1850 per person, single traveller *price is based on a minimum of 2 people
DURATION	3 days, 2 nights
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS	Marvel at the magnificent Golden Temple, Sikhism’s holiest shrine Experience the pomp and ceremony of the Wagah border closing Wander through historical gardens Explore colourful local bazaars Enjoy delicious Punjabi cuisine Travel on the world-famous Indian Railway
TOUR ROUTE	Delhi – Amritsar – Delhi

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Destination	India

Day 1

DELHI TO AMRITSAR

Your train to Amritsar leaves New Delhi Station in the early morning. Train journeys are one of the many highlights of Indian travel, and this trip will take you from the urban sprawl of Delhi to the fertile plains of the Punjab. Your train will arrive at Amritsar Station in the early afternoon, where you’ll be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel.

After a short rest, you’ll be collected by your guide for a trip to Wagah for the border closing ceremony. Taking place every evening, the closing of the border involves a display of pomp and ceremony by the Indian and Pakistani border guards, as well as cheering, music and dancing from locals. After the closing ceremony, head back to Amritsar where the rest of the evening is at your leisure. Enjoy a tasty dinner in one of the many Punjabi restaurants, or take an evening stroll around the Golden Temple, which is open 24 hours a day.

Overnight: Hotel, Amritsar

Day 2

Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Amritsar. Take an early morning walk around the Golden Temple to soak up the peaceful atmosphere of the inner corridors as priests chant from the Sikh holy book. You’ll be amazed by the stunning beauty of this temple as well as the openness of the Sikh people who will be happy to explain any questions that you may have. Visit the langar hall, a massive free community dining room run entirely by volunteers. The Golden Temple langar serves hot meals to up to 100,000 people a day, and you can try your hand at making chapattis with the volunteers.

After the Golden Temple, visit the Jallianwala Bagh gardens that house a memorial for the victims of the 1919 British massacre. You’ll finish the day with a visit to Katra Jaimal Singh Bazaar, a local market famous for its textiles and saris. After sunset, you can head back to the Golden Temple for an evening stroll as well as some quiet contemplation.

Overnight: Hotel, Amritsar

Day 3

AMRITSAR TO DELHI

After breakfast, your guide will transfer you to the airport for your return flight to Delhi. Your tour arrangement ends upon your arrival in Delhi. We hope you enjoyed your trip.

INCLUDES

Services of a local English-speaking guide for 2 days in Amritsar (including transfers from Amritsar train station/airport)

2 nights’ accommodation with breakfast

Executive class train ticket from Delhi to Amritsar

Domestic flight from Amritsar to Delhi

All transfers and sightseeing by private AC vehicle as per the itinerary

Entrance fees to all sites and monuments as per the itinerary

EXCLUDES

Return airfares to India

Indian tourist visa

Travel insurance

Occasional optional activities and transport not identified in itinerary description