Golden Temple | Amritsar | India
FROM: £455 pp
Amritsar - 4 days map

PRIVATE TOUR: Home to the world famous Golden Temple and the seat of the Sikh religion, Amritsar is one of the Punjab’s principal cities. Built in 1803 and made of marble, copper and pure leaf gold, the temple is an amazing architectural feat.

Inclusions
Itinerary
Prices & Dates
Hotels

Trip Highlights

Golden Temple - Tour this iconic and stunning temple
Wagah - Watch the changing of the guard ceremony and flag lowering at the India-Pakistan border
Jallianwalan Bagh - Explore these public gardens

Included

Breakfast daily
Touring - Amritsar and Wagah excursion
Entrance fees for all included sightseeing
All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern Chauffeur driven air-conditioned vehicles
3 nights 3 star hotel
Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides for all included sight-seeing
Return train journey from Delhi to Amritsar (seated air-conditioned)

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tipping - An entirely personal gesture

Itinerary

Day 1

Delhi to Amritsar

Delhi - Amritsar. Early morning transfer to the railway station to board the Shatabdi Express train to Amritsar (air-conditioned chair car). You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon is at leisure.

Please Note: Before securing your international flights, please contact us so to re-confirm the exact train arrival and departure times for this holiday.
Overnight: Amritsar

Day 2

Amritsar & the Golden Temple

Amritsar is one of Punjab’s principal cities and is renowned for it’s world famous Golden Temple, the seat of Sikh religion built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1803. The religion’s adherents don’t cut their hair. The men are easily identified by their turbans, beards and silver bracelets. The women by their salwaar kameez, a dress-and pants combination that has become popular throughout India.

This morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of historic Amritsar, including the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh. Amritsar’s main attraction - the beautiful Golden Temple, is made of white marble, bronze and gold leaf. To enter the temple itself, you must don a traditional headscarf, wade through a shallow pool (a purification ritual) and merge with the mass of bodies that circle the embankment around the holy structure.

The lower half of the Golden Temple is covered with marble and the upper with copper, overlaid with pure gold leaf, thus the name “The Golden Temple”. The Golden Temple has four entrances and the walls are inlaid with semi-precious stones in floral patterns, frescoes and glasswork.

Situated on the northwestern border of India, the city is also the gateway for travellers on the overland route through Pakistan. The Jallianwala Bagh is a particularly sacred place for all Indians today, as it is associated with a poignant episode in India’s freedom struggle. Besides a thriving industry, Punjab is also known for handicrafts and handlooms. This evening is at your leisure.
Overnight: Amritsar  |  Breakfast

Day 3

Wagah Border - pomp & performance

Enjoy a free morning to relax or explore Amritsar independently. This afternoon travel approximately 28km to Wagah, which is the only border crossing between India and Pakistan. Visiting Wagah is an interesting experience especially at sunset when the ‘Retreat’ ceremony takes place with the BSF on the Indian Side of the Border. The changing of the guards and the ceremonial lowering of the flags ceremony is carried out with great pomp.
Overnight: Amritsar  |  Breakfast

Day 4

Amritsar to Delhi

Amritsar - Delhi. Free time today to independently explore, shop or simply relax and soak up the atmosphere. This evening we transfer to the railway station to board our train back to Delhi, arriving shortly before midnight. You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your Delhi hotel or to the airport to meet your onward flight.

If you'd like to extend your stay, we offer a variety of hotels, short stays and add-ons for you to choose from. Please read our best places to visit or best things to see each month for suggested places to visit on your holiday. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please let us know so we can accommodate your request.

For information about visas, top travel tips, best time to travel and much more, browse our travel guide.
Breakfast

Prices & Dates

'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. If travelling solo, an additional ‘1-person’ supplement will apply, contact us for details.

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Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.

Regenta Central, Amritsar

Our Category: Standard   |   Regional Category: 3 Star Hotel

In close proximity to the Golden Temple, the Regenta Central makes an excellent base for travellers looking for a bit of luxury during their time in Amritsar. Each room is pleasantly decorated with creams, browns and gold, making your stay as aesthetically pleasing as possible whilst maintaining a high level of comfort. Guests can dine in the hotel's restaurant, which offers a range of different cuisines, including regional specialities. The hotel is located 14km from the Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport.

At a Glance

Range
Trip Type
Starts
Delhi
Ends
Delhi
Departs
Any day of the year
Group Size
Min 1 / Max NA
Hotel Rating
Our rating: Standard
Tour Guide
Yes - for all included sightseeing
Meals
Breakfast: 3
Countries
Minimum Age
5 yrs, accompanied by an adult
Arr. Transfer
No
Dep. Transfer
Yes
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