Day by Day itineraryDay 1: Arrive DelhiArrive at Delhi. Check-in at the hotel, freshen up and head towards the Delhi sightseeing in your Golden Temple tour Amritsar.
The first stop for your day is the Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib which was constructed by Baghel Singh in 1783. This Gurdwara is built here as it was this very place where the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur was beheaded under instructions given by the Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb.
Later you head to Gurdwara Bangla Sahib which was built by the Sikh General Sardar Bhagel Singh in the year 1783. This Gurdwara located close to Connaught Place on Baba Kharak Singh Margis known for its golden dome and tall flagpole.
The last Gurdwara for the first day of your Golden Temple tour Amritsar is the Gurdwara Rakab Gank Sahib. This Gurdwara built in the year 1783 is currently under use by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee.
Enjoy your dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast and commence your Golden Temple tour Amritsar towards Chandigarh which is at a distance of 238 kilometers.
Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel and freshen up.
Later head towards Gurdwara Parivar Vichhora which is built by the devotees of Guru Gobind Singh. This Gurdwara marks the place where Guru’s family was split and distanced from the other Sikhs. Gurdwara Parivar Vicchora is located on a hill top and offers splendid views of the surrounding valley. You would have to climb about 100 steps to reach the Gurdwara.
Your Golden Temple tour Amritsar now takes you to Anandpur Sahib which is located on the lower spurs of Himalayas, in the Rupnagar district. Popularly known as, “The Holy City of Bliss”, this place holds a great religious significance for the Sikhs.
Enjoy your dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Enjoy a luxurious breakfast and head towards popular tourists spots in Chandigarh.
Your Golden Temple tour Amritsar takes you to The Capitol Complex, which is also recognised as the Palace of Assembly. This complex built in 1950’s, consists of three buildings, the High Court, Secretariat and the Legislative Assembly. This complex is designed by Le Corbusier and is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Your next stop is the Rock Garden which is popularly known as Nek Chand’s Rock Garden after its founder Nek Chand. Nek Chand was a government official who started building this garden in the year 1957. This garden covering a vast area of 40 acres is entirely built out of thehome and industrial waste and disposed of items.
Head to Amritsar, which is at a distance of 250 kilometers. On arrival, check-in at your hotel.
Enjoy your dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Have a sumptuous breakfast and this day of your Golden Temple tour Amritsar at Amritsar.
Head to Tarn Taran Sahib, which is a city in the Majha region of Punjab. Located an hour away, this town is the district headquarters and consists of the municipal council of the Tarn Taran district.
Visit the Goindwal Gurdwara within the premises of Tarn Taran district. This Gurdwarais built on the banks of the river Beas. It is a common belief that the third Guru, Guru Amar Das resided here for 33 years.
Spend a lovely evening at the Golden Temple which is an important tourist destination not only in the state of Punjab but also in the country. This temple marks a symbol of equality and brotherhood as every visitor here is treated equally without any discrimination.
Enjoy the Langar meal offered by the Gurdwara and head back to the hotel for the overnight stay.
Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast and head to the historic, Jallianwala Bagh.
Jallianwala Bagh is a 6.5-acre public garden established in 1951 and is a memorial of national importance. It was on the occasion of Punjabi New year in the year 1919 in this garden that peaceful celebrators including innocent children and women were attacked by British forces. This incident led to a saddening demise of 379 people and left over 1100 wounded.
Your Golden Temple tour Amritsar now heads to Baba Bakala which is originally referred to as Bakkan-Wala meaning, Town of Deer in the Persian language. This town was originally a mountain where deer would graze, thus the name of the town. It is believed that the 9th Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur meditated here for a long span of 26 years, 9 months and 13 days.
Enjoy your dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Your Golden Temple tour Amritsar ends here. We are sure you have been mesmerised by the rich culture and the heritage of the Sikhs.
Enjoy a lavish breakfast and drive onward to Delhi.