India is the birthplace of many religions. While that for Hinduism cannot be exactly spotted, we all know the places for origination of Buddhism, Jainism and even that of the Sikhs. Thus, like in these religions, the Sikhs also have the holiest place in the world in their religion in India, and it is no doubt the Golden Temple at Amritsar. Not only many people from outside and in India visit the place for tourism and religious activities respectively, even the growing Sikh population in the UK, the USA and Canada bring in their teen agers and the kids to this place so that they come to know about their own roots.

Golden Temple Tour

Visiting Golden Temple Amritsar not only enriches you religiously but also historically!

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival you are transferred to your hotel. Afternoon a half-day visit to Gurudwara Sis Ganj, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and Gurudwara Rakab Ganj. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 : Delhi/Chandigarh/Parivar Vichhora/Anandpur Sahib/Chandigarh
Drive to Chandigarh ( 238 kms/05 hours). Check in at hotel. Afternoon visit Parivar Vichorra ( 52 kms/02 hrs ) and drive to Anandpur Sahib ( 30 kms/01 hr ) - fortress temple situated on the left bank of the river Satluj founded by the ninth Sikh guru , Guru Tegh Bahadur. It was here that the Sikh religion acquired its final military character. Drive back to Chandigarh. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 : Drive Chandigarh / Amritsar
Morning sightseeing tour of Chandigarh , visiting the Museum , High Court , Assembly Chamber and Rock Garden. Afternoon drive to Amritsar ( 250 kms/06.50 hrs ) , situated on the north – western border of the country. The 400 years old city , founded by the fourth guru of the Sikhs , Guru Ramdas , has been the seat of the Sikh religion and culture from its very inception. It is renowned for the famous Golden Temple. Amritsar , literally – 'Pool of Nectar' , erives its name from the holy pond around the temple. The land for the pool was gifted by the Moghul Emperor Akbar. Check in at hotel on arrival. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4 : In Amritsar
Morning a half-day tour of Amritsar City. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5 : In Amritsar
Morning a half-day tour of Amritsar City. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6 : Train Amritsar / Delhi
Morning you are transferred to the railway station to board train to Delhi. On arrival you are transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7 : Depart Delhi
Today you are transferred to the airport to board your flight for onward journey.

It is the most important place in the religion of the Sikhs, and they consider it the holiest of all their shrines. That is why it is very important for them to take a Golden Temple tour at least once in a lifetime, if not many times. Besides the religious importance, it is also aesthetically very important. Rarely in the world can one find a shrine that is fully made out of real Gold! It is not just about the expenses involved, it is more about the craftsmanship. One can easily make a great architecture out of bricks, stones and even marbles, because human civilization has the knowledge of using these materials. But carving something out of Gold, that also so well and such huge a structure, is a matter of extreme craftsmanship that can be witnessed only here! Besides, one can always learn so many things about the Sikh Gurus and their sacred religious books and history of Golden Temple Amritsar from this place.

In India, one can come to Amritsar and go to the temple for visit, if one is from North India. From other parts of the country, one can reach Delhi from where our people can pick you up and guide for the rest of the tour. International tourists can be received in the Delhi international airport and then taken to Amritsar. One can go to Amritsar from Delhi via cabs or by flight as well. Interestingly, some cities in the USA and Canada are directly linked to the international airport in Amritsar. But the Golden Temple tour packages from Delhi are the most common and popular.

Because of the Golden Temple trip Amritsar has emerged as a big place for international tourism. Thus, there are a large many number of hotels in and around the city. Even the local conveyances and taxi services are very good. Also, once you are with us, you really won't have to bother about these things, and our guides shall make all possible arrangements to see to your convenience and comfort. There are many hotels near Golden Temple and they vary from medium to high budget. Thus, one can easily pick and choose the hotel of their choice depending on the budgeted expenses that one might be able to afford.