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Golden Temple Walking Tour: Uncover Amritsar's History and Sikhism's Religious Authority

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Amritsar

Uncover the history of Amritsar and Sikhism's religious authority on a Golden Temple walking tour. Explore the bustling streets, visit the Akal Takht, and experience the captivating beauty and spirituality of the Golden Temple.

Duration: 4 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Golden Temple - After Depositing the shoes in the shoe house,Our Guide will take you to the Golden Temple Entrance Gate towards Clock towers end and brief you code of conduct,which need to be followed before going inside the temple premises.
golden temple (Sri Harmandir Sahib Amritsar) is not only a central religious place of the Sikhs, but also a symbol of human brotherhood and equality. Everybody, irrespective of cast, creed or race can seek spiritual solace and religious fulfilment without any hindrance. It also represents the distinct identity, glory and heritage of the Sikhs.

What's Included

Stroll to the world’s largest kitchen
Informative commentary on history and facts
Complimentary bottled water
Expert guiding by a professional
Inclusive of all fees and taxes

What's Not Included

Personal expenses
Private transportation

Additional Information

The Globe Trek Travel’s Golden Temple Walking Tour commences at the Partition Museum, housed within Amritsar City Hall. Here, our guide fluent in English will elaborate on the historical events that led to the division of British India into two distinct nations, India and Pakistan. This location offers a wealth of knowledge about Amritsar and the country at large.

As we venture through the lively, narrow lanes of the Old Town, you’ll encounter a model of the Indian Parliament and a sculpture of Babasaheb Ambedkar, a prominent social reformist.

Next, we delve deeper into the history of Amritsar and Sikhism at the Akal Takht, the supreme seat of religious command for Sikhism.

The final stop on our tour is Amritsar’s emblematic Golden Temple. This awe-inspiring religious site mesmerizes not just with its exquisite architecture but also with the aura of reverence and spiritualism that permeates the surroundings.

Cover your head with handkerchief / scarf / dupatta Wear closed shoulder dresses (Avoid wearing sleeveless dresses) Avoid wearing shorts or dresses above the knees

Location

The Partition Museum - Amritsar District, Punjab, India

Hall Road

We will start our tour from the common assembly point at the entrance of the Partition Museum and then will walk all around heritage street to the Golden Temple. We reach the clock tower side of the Golden Temple and deposit our shoes.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Anuj

Jan 8, 2021

There is nothing better than having a knowledgeable tour guide - This was a wonderful tour with exceptional guides. The information about the sites we saw provided a historical background and was conveyed in an interesting way. There is nothing better than having a knowledgeable tour guide who can provide you with an interesting tour while being able to answer any other questions you may come up with along the way.