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Golden Temple Visit: Exploring Amritsar's Culture and Culinary Delights
4.8
31 Ratings
Amritsar
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Amritsar with a visit to the Golden Temple, Jalliawala Bagh, and indulge in the delicious local cuisine. Learn about Sikhism's heroic legends and witness the flag down ceremony at the Indo-Pak border.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Golden Temple - Harmandir Sahib, famously known as the Golden Temple. Revered as the most sacred place for Sikhs in the world, Golden Temple is considered Amritsar’s soul around which the whole city flourishes. Visit the Golden Temple Museum and understand the rich history of Sikhismand its establishment in India. Let your local guide narrate you the legend behind the rise of this valiant religion in the city of Amritsar.
Walk to the Langar (mass-dinner) hall and witness extreme devotion and compassion of the people cooking and serving. The temple kitchen serves food non-stop for 12 hours, feeding over 100,000 people in a day. Visit the mega kitchen and learn from your guide how volunteers have to wait for their turn to work in the temples kitchen for months and sometimes years.
- Wagah Border - Wagah border at 3:00 pm to prepare to witness the flag down ceremony performed at the only active border between India and Pakistan. Also referred to as the Beating Retreat, the ceremony starts at 5:00 pm and showcases border policemen marching to the beat of a drum. The atmosphere is highly euphoric and marks a relation between the two countries. After the ceremony ends, you will be dropped back to your hotel. In the Attari-Wagah border entry is free for the visitors
- Jallianwala Bagh - It is a memorial that marks the tragic event of Amritsar Massacre in the year 1919.
What's Included
- Tour conducted according to current Govt. Policy
- Guidance from a professional guide
- Authentic local lunch (Amritsari Kulcha, Chhole & Lassi)
- Round-trip private transfer included
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Amritsar
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Amritsar is a fascinating blend of diverse cultures and bustling thoroughfares, often recognized as the primary hub of commerce and culture in Punjab. Explore the esteemed Golden Temple and the historic Jalliawala Bagh, then indulge in regional delicacies with an Amritsari Kulcha (spicy potato-filled bread) paired with Sweet Lassi (a sweet yogurt-based drink) for your midday meal. Delve into the gallant tales of Sikhism and its pivotal role in India’s independence struggle. Then, experience the meticulously coordinated flag-lowering ritual at the Indo-Pak border. (Note: VIP seating is reserved for international visitors and is subject to real-time availability upon arrival.)
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Dress conservatively as we will visit temples
- Original passport / valid photo ID proof such as a license is MANDATORY to be shown for security checking at the Border. Please ensure you have it with you.
Location
Golden Temple
Golden Temple Road, Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(31 Ratings)
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Avanidhars
Mar 29, 2024
An excellent tour - It was very professional JF and very illuminating. The guide was very knowledgeable. Although the border ceremony was very crowded during the holidays the guide’s clear instructions made it easy. The langar operations at Golden Temple are not to be missed!
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Nadine_d
Nov 5, 2023
This is the Tour and Guide you need to book! - I thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The tour guide "Jassi" was exceptional: he truly made this a memorable experience. I had mentioned to Jassi that I enjoyed photography and he truly went out of his way to ensure I had many unique photo opportunities. This tour and Jassi truly exceeded all expections.
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Ashique_s
Feb 16, 2023
Great overall tour - Decided to come visit Amritsar for the day so I went with this tour to see as much as I could in that time. I did have to pay an additional charge to be picked up from the airport instead of a hotel in Amritsar but the driver was right on time and made sure to drop me back off with enough time to catch my flight back. My tour guide for the day was Sandeep (Sunny) and he was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the different parts of Amritsar and able to answer any questions I had. Getting to experience the golden temple and wagah border are two memories I can cherish for a long time now. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested
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Rippy
Dec 15, 2022
My Favorite Trip with Family - As a Sikh, it was an amazing experience to visit Harmindar Sahib, Amritsar. Even though it was crowded and we had to wait for around one and a half hours to go in, the line was organized and people were patient. Some families took their little ones and for them, it was not easy, with the heat and the crowd. The Gurudwara and surrounding buildings were beautiful. The sarowar was calm and gave you a feeling of serenity. Definitely would like to go visit again some day.
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Seetha_a
Dec 13, 2022
Awesome - Organized very well, with local guide Amika and reliable driver and car. Golden temple was serene, Wagah border ceremony was worth a watch!
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Sunilpande2018
Dec 7, 2022
Excellent places to visit! - Golden Temple gives me a sense of inner peace everytime I visit. And Wagah Border gave me a different kind of excitement. Don't miss sumptuous stuffed kulchas and delicious lassi in Amritsar.
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Manpreetsinghchawla_
Feb 27, 2020
Breathtaking Experience - Visited it only once but it was life long experience, the retreat ceremony was a breathtaking one. It was the best time I ever had in my whole life.
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Surender1962
Feb 25, 2020
A tour of combination of pilgrimage and 'Desh-Bhakti' - Tour to Atari Wagha Border is an unforgettable experience, it was nice to see spectacular ceremony and witness to a unique an example where we see how the Border Security Forces of two nations perform the ceremony cordial and friendly atmosphere.
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Shilppriya
Feb 7, 2024
Wonderful trip to Amritsar! - Wonderful visit to Golden temple, Jallianwala Bagh and Wagha Border ceremony! My tour guide Priya was friendly and took good care of me throughout the day! Gets Holidays was very accommodating to the changes I wanted. Delicious food stops and rich history - recommend it highly! A bit more detail on the history if the sites would have made it an even better trip!
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Speeroau
Sep 5, 2022
The Golden Temple - This temple was recommended to us whilst we were in Amritsar, the golden temple was a beautiful place alot larger than i thought it would be. It is a must see if your ever in Amritsar.
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