Amritsar and its Golden Temple: A Historical and Cultural Walking Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Amritsar and its Golden Temple: A Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: India, Punjab, Amritsar
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  • 2 hours
  • Amritsar
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Amritsar is a city in the northwestern Indian state of Punjab and the holiest city for the Sikh faith.  You will learn about the history of this iconic city as we tour its bustling streets. There is a story behind every alley and by-lane we cross and a legend to every monument we visit. Amritsar played a vital role in the freedom movement of India and you’ll learn about it all as you stroll the streets on this guided walk.

Highlights
• City tour of Amritsar
• Town Hall
• Gurudwara Saraghari
• Qila Ahluwalia and Jalebiwala Chowk
• “Crawling Street ”
• Harmandir Sahib ( Golden Temple )

Itinerary
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Stop At: Golden Temple Road Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar 143001 India

You will be transferred from your hotel to the Town Hall where your tour starts. We’ll first move towards Gurudwara Saraghari. We’ll then proceed to Qila Ahluwalia and Jalebiwala Chowk - home to some of the most famed jalebi (sweets) shops and other eateries in Amritsar. Following, we’ll wander through busy bazaars selling mix of Fulkari textile. Strolling through, we’ll soon reach the chitta akharas, 250-year-old hostels for spiritual seekers and saints.  We’ll pass through Taksal Chowk and reach the infamous “Crawling Street ” where a 1919 military order issued by General Dyer (nicknamed “the Butcher of Amritsar”) required people to crawl for 150 yards if they wished to cross the main street. From there, we’ll head to a local turban shop and you will learn the tricks and techniques for tying a 9 foot turban.

We’ll finish up at the Harmandir Sahib, famously known as the Golden Temple, the most sacred place for Sikhs in the world. From here you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Tips at Gurudwara temple etc
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Snacks

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Partially Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Amritsar, Amritsar, Amritsar District, Punjab
Traveler pickup is offered
We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.


Airports

  • Raja Sansi Airport, Amritsar India


Departure Time

10:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

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Duration

2 hours


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