Day 1: Amritsar Sightseeing
Arrive at Amritsar Railway Station. You will be received by our representative. Check-in the hotel. Visit Golden Temple the holiest shrines for the Sikhs. The architecture of the Golden Temple is a blend of Hindu and Muslims architecture.
Visit Jallianwala Bagh - which is just the walking distance from the Golden Temple. Jalianwala has a special importance attached to it concerning India's freedom struggle On April 13, 1919, on the auspicious day of Baisakhi hundreds of men, women, and children sacrificed their lives in front of the ruthless firing of the British forces.
Then visit Wagah Border which is famous for its 'Retreat' ceremony at the time of sunset. During evening armed soldiers, both Indian as well as Pakistani, fully decked in their uniform enacts a particularly hostile parade marked by lowering of their respective flags and closing the border gates. The changing of the guards and the ceremonial lowering of the flags is carried out with great pomp and fervor.
Day 2: Heritage Walk of Amritsar
Amritsar Heritage Walk is a guided tour that takes one through the history, culture, and heritage of the city of Amritsar. One gets to experience the different aspects of Amritsar, its neighborhoods, and explore the lesser-known parts of this 400-year old city.
The heritage walk that takes one into the heart of the city and provides a primer on Amritsar's history is best done in November to March when the weather is pleasant. This walk is an opportunity to enjoy and to enlighten the people about the eventful past of the city of Amritsar.
The 3-km heritage walk covers many of the important religious, historical, architectural and cuisine spots. Beginning from the British built Town Hall, one gets to visit many other attractions like Saragarhi Gurdwara, Quila Ahluwalia, Chowk Jalayan Wala, Akhara Sangalwala, Darshani Deori, Chaurasti Attari chowk, Radha Krishan Mandir, Crawling Street, Puratan Rasta and Akhara Brahm Buta.
Conducted early in the morning, the 2-hour Amritsar Heritage Walk commences daily from the Amritsar Town Hall at 8 am and culminates at the Golden Temple at 10 am. The Amritsar Heritage Walk is best suited for student groups due to the historical importance.
In the Evening, Drop back to your hotel/Railway Station/Airport or required location
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