Amritsar Day Tour: Golden Temple and Jalliawala Bagh with Local Food
Amritsar, India
Amritsar, one of India’s most iconic cities, is the powerhouse of Sikh strength and valor. It is a captivating mix of culture and chaos and is often referred as Punjab’s major commercial and cultural center. Visit two of Amritsar’s most famed monuments - the Golden Temple and the Jalliawala Bagh and devour the local flavors of Punjab with Amritsari Kulcha (hot potato bread) and Sweet Lassi (sweetened yogurt). Learn all about the heroic legend of Sikhism and its significance in the freedom movement of India.
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Stop At: Golden Temple Road Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar 143001 India
Harmandir Sahib, famously known as the Golden Temple at 9AM. Revered as the most sacred place for Sikhs in the world, Golden Temple is Amritsar’s soul around which the whole city flourishes. Visit the Golden Temple Museum, showcasing the rich history of Sikhism and its establishment in India. Let your local guide narrate you the legend behind the rise of this heroic religion.
Walk to the hall of Langar, meaning mass-dinner in the Sikh religion or in Punjab, where you will witness service and compassion at its best. The templekitchen serves food to all the devotees and visitors non-stop for 12 hours, feeding over 100,000 people in a day. Visit the mega kitchen and learn from the guide how the contribution and donation is put entirely to the service of humanity.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jallianwala Bagh, Golden Temple Rd near Golden Temple, Amritsar 143006 India
Jalliawala Bagh, an exact spot where thousands of innocent Sikh people were killed on the orders of General Reginald dyer in 1919 on the day of major Sikh festival in Baisakhi. The wall with bullet marks are still standing, screaming the history. Let your guide explain you about the massacre and how the event changed the course of history.
Duration: 40 minutes
Inclusions
- Local Food
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Rickshaw ride
- Visit mega kitchen at Golden Temple
- AC Transport by private vehicle
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Additional information
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- In the wake of the ensuing COVID crisis, we have re-invented our hygiene protocols and have taken concrete steps along with training our guides, drivers, representatives and other staff at our destinations’ offices. So, we are fully prepared for your safe travel.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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