2 DAYS AMRITSAR TOUR FROM DELHI
- Amritsar
- Full Day
- Time of departure: Early Morning
Overview
Experience the sights of Amritsar, where history, culture, and spirituality come together to offer a truly enriching experience along with delicious Punjabi cuisine on this 2 days from Delhi. Learn about the sacrifices made during India’s struggle for independence at Jallianwala Bagh, a poignant reminder of a tragic event in Indian history- the Amritsar massacre.Feel the atmosphere that makes your heart swell with pride and witness the energetic flag-lowering ceremony known as ‘the beating retreat ceremony’ at Wagah Border. Bless your soul with a visit to the Golden Temple, take part in the morning prayer, enjoy the water body in the temple complex, and be sure to try the Prasad.
ITINERARY
Day 1 : DELHI – AMRITSAR VIA FLIGHT
Upon arrival representative will pick you up in the morning from your desired location in Delhi to Drop at Delhi Airport for way to Amritsar. Enjoy your flight journey from Delhi to Amritsar.
After reaching Amritsar Airport, our tour representative will pick you up and drive to the hotel. Have an assisted check-in at the hotel.
In the afternoon visit Wagah Border “India–Pakistan Border” which is famous for its ‘Retreat’ ceremony at the time of sunset. Indeed the flag-lowering ceremony at the end of each day on the India-Pakistan border at Wagah in Punjab has over the years become a tourist destination. The two flag posts are located contiguous to the boundary line between the two gates. The Wagah check-point is about mid-way between the cities of Lahore in Pakistan and Amritsar in India, each about 25 kilometers away.
Wagah Border
On completion of the sightseeing, you will drive again towards Amritsar. Arrive at Amritsar and Drop back to Hotel.
Enjoy an overnight stay at Amritsar.
Day 2 : AMRITSAR SIGHTSEEING & DEPARTURE TO DELHI VIA FLIGHT
After Breakfast, Start your city tour with the blessings of Sri Harmandir Sahib, is named after Hari (God) the temple of God, also known as the Golden Temple in Amritsar is the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion.
There are four doors to get into the Harmandir Sahib, which symbolize the openness of the Sikhs towards all people and religions. The Gurdwara is surrounded by a large lake or holy tank, known as the Sarovar, which consists of Amrit (holy water). Sri Harmandir Sahib is the heritage of the Sikh people gathered in their five hundred years old history.
Then visit Jallianwala Bagh which is a memorial to the countless numbers of innocent Indians which were massacred by General Dyer in 13 April 1919 which happened to be ‘Baisakhi’, one of Punjab’s largest religious festivals. British General, Edward Dyer, ordered his soldiers to opened fire on an unarmed gathering of Hundreds men, women and children in this place.
After lunch visit Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum– The summer place of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. It is surrounded by the lovely garden Ram Bagh. Maharaja Ranjit Singh is a prominent figure, who had carved a niche for himself in the history of India. The Museum displays objects connecting to Maharaja Ranjit Singh such as arms and armour, outstanding paintings and century’s old coins and manuscripts.
The Gobindgarh Fort –the very symbol of Punjab, the iconic protector of Amritsar is situated right in the center of the Holy City along the Grand Trunk road spanning across 43 acres of land. This magnificent heritage site has a history of its own, spread across a period of over 300 years, right from the times of the Bhangi Misl-Maharaja Ranjit Singh-The East India Company-the Indian Army.
Later get transferred to Amritsar Airport for onwards journey to Delhi. The tour ends with the sweet memories with Delightful India Holidays.
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