Half-Day Tour of Amritsar Including the Golden Temple
Visit the historical places that have played a major role In India’s independence. Visit the Jallianwala Bagh to witness the massacre created by General Dyer. Learn about culture of Punjab, their people and places of events.
Tour Duration: 5 Hours
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Descriptions
Start your tour with pick-up from your hotel After your guide briefs you on your tour, you will ride a tuk-tuk or rickshaw to your first destination, Jallianwala Bagh, a memorial for the massacre by General Dyer that killed more than 1000 people back in 1919
Next, visit the Saragarhi Memorial Gurudwara and learn about the Battle of Saragarhi that was fought between the British Indian Army and Afghan Orakzai tribesmen
Walkthrough the local streets of Amritsar to visit the Golden Temple It is the holiest Gurudwara of Sikhism, located in the city of Amritsar Amritsar (literally, the tank of nectar of immortality) was founded in 1577 by the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das The present-day gurdwara was rebuilt in 1764 by Jassa Singh Ahluwalia with the help of other Sikh Misls In the early nineteenth century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh secured the Punjab region from outside attack and covered the upper floors of the gurdwara with gold, which gives it its distinctive appearance and its English name
Afterward, visit the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, who was the founder of the Sikh Empire Prior to his rise, the Punjab region had numerous warring misls (confederacies), twelve of which were under Sikh rulers and one ruled by a Muslim Ranjit Singh successfully absorbed and united the Sikh misls and took over other local kingdoms to create the Sikh Empire He repeatedly defeated the invasions by Muslim armies, particularly those arriving from Afghanistan and established friendly relations with the British You will learn more about Maharaja’s life by visiting the museum
End your tour with famous Amritsari kulcha and chilled lassi at a local eating spot, famous for its snacks You will head back to the Golden Temple where your tour ends, from where you are free to explore the city on your own
Inclusions
- Entrance fee (if any)
- Local Snacks
- Hotel Pick-up
- Transportation in a local tuk-tuk and/or rickshaws
Exclusions
- Hotel drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
- What’s Not Included
Pickup & Meeting Point
Pickpup Information
Additional Information
- Dress code is smart casual.
- Please dress modestly; arms and legs must be covered at places of worship.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- The shoe must be removed at most places of worship.