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Private 2 day tour from Delhi to Golden Temple Amritsar by Car

Duration: 2 days
Destination: India, National Capital Territory of Delhi, New Delhi
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  • 2 days
  • New Delhi
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This immersive culture tour is organised over 2 days by road from Delhi. The experience commences with a drama at the international border between India and Pakistan. You will witness the Beating Retreat Ceremony is about closing of the gates and the lowering of the flags of both the countries. The highlight of the tour is a visit to the most famous Sikh temple, Sri Harimandir Sahib which is popularly called the Golden Temple.

We will also visit a langar or public kitchen of the Gurudwara. The langar here serves free hot meals daily to 50000-100000 people.

The last experience in the tour is at Jallianwala Bagh, the site of the most barbarous act by the British during the colonial time

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary

Day 1: Wagah Border between India and Pakistan

Stop At: Attari-Wagah Border Attari, Amritsar 143001 India
6 AM– Depart from Delhi and drive to Amritsar to reach by 2PM

3 PM– Drama at the border between India and Pakistan

We leave for Wagah Border the boundary between India Pakistan. We will get to see the closing of the India-Pakistan border gate in the evening. The Beating Retreat Ceremony is about closing of the gates and the lowering of the flags of both the countries. We will witness soldiers from both Indian and Pakistani march towards the gates and after the gates are open, they salute each other. The ceremony concludes with the soldiers returning to the border line for a handshake. The bugle blow brings an end to this spectacular border drama.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Amritsar

Day 2: Golden Temple

Stop At: Golden Temple Road Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar 143001 India
The Golden Temple tour takes us to Sri Harimandir Sahib which is not only a central religious place of the Sikhs, but also a symbol of human brotherhood and equality. The temple follows a unique Sikh architecture. The fact that it is built at a level lower than the surrounding lands, teaches the lesson of egalitarianism and humility. The four entrances of this holy shrine from all four directions, signify that people belonging to every walk of life are equally welcome.

After the Golden Temple tour, we will also visit a langar or public kitchen of the Gurudwara. The langar here serves free hot meals daily to 50000-100000 people.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jallianwala Bagh, Golden Temple Rd, Jallan Wala Bagh, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar, Amritsar Cantt., Punjab 143006, India
We will visit the site of the most barbarous act by the British during the colonial time. On April 13, 1919, 20,000 people comprising Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs had gathered at the Jallianwala Bagh in answer to Mahatma Gandhi’s call for public non-violent protest against the Rowlatt Act. General Dyer marched to the venue with 50 soldiers and fired 1600 rounds and killed thousands of peaceful protestors.

1PM-Depart from Amritsar and drive to Delhi
830PM- Arrive in Delhi
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Overnight accommodation (single occupancy for single booking, double occupancy for booking with 2 or more guests)
  • Accommodation included: 1 night
  • 1x Breakfast
  • Entry/Admission - Wagah Border
  • Entry/Admission - Jallianwala Bagh
  • Entry/Admission - Golden Temple

Exclusions
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Departure Point

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from hotels in Delhi and Gurgaon


Departure Time

06:00 AM

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 days

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

kaleb_a

22 Jan, 2024

this was the longest tour I ever done and it was filled with adventure and new experiences I am so grateful for! The golden temple is well worth the visit and time and in my opinion more special than the Taj! I felt really safe and comfortable during my stay and was put in very nice accommodation. If you are curious about doing this tour I highly recommend it!

Nicholas_S

27 Mar, 2023

Amazing trip from start to finish. Taking a car from Delhi to Amritsar is truly worth it. The beauty of Punjab can best be seen by car. The Golden Temple is a can’t miss bucket list type attraction. Balwinder is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Punjab. As a solo traveler I learned so much about the Golden Temple, the history of Punjab and India during the trip. Balwinder carefully planned the trip to maximize my comfort and also ensured I experienced the most in the 2 days. We arrived right on time for the Wagah border missing the queues altogether and then the unexpected surprise of seeing the Golden temple at night! The best part of the trip was having lunch in Balwinder’s village. I had the opportunity to meet his entire family and spend time seeing the village and eating a home cooked meal. To me this was an opportunity to see the real India and experience what life is like in a village. I stayed overnight at the Ramada which had a great breakfast buffet (included) and was right in the heart of Amritsar. Overall, the trip was amazing and will be a lasting memory for me. This trip was more than just seeing the attractions it was an opportunity to see the real Indian in a genuine way.

JanePeters78

19 Mar, 2023

I had a weekend free at Delhi and tried the tour company, Five senses again for my tour of Amritsar. I had heard a lot about the glittering golden temple. In reality, it was truly magnificent and tranquility personified. The kitchen experience was mind-blowing and will leave me with a lifetime of memories. It is a must do if you are around Delhi and have 2 days of free time.

Timothy S

16 Feb, 2023

This was an incredibly easy, safe and wonderful way to get from New Delhi to Amritsar. If you have the time for an overnight stop there are many incredible places to visit and it was well worth the extra time. We were fortunate to have Balwinder Singh as our travel ambassador. His polite, professional personalized service ensured that we stopped as often as we wanted and saw some incredible sites such as local temples, architecture, great tea shops and other points of interest that you won’t see from a bus or train. We spent the night in Chandigarh which was an easy four hour drive from New Delhi and allowed us plenty of time to see some last minute sites in Delhi before hitting the road. Next morning Balwinder arranged a fantastic tour of Chandigarh, India’s first planned city designed by the architect Le Corbusier. The highlight was a visit to the Capitol Complex, a World Heritage site and an architectural wonder. Balwinder lives on a farm with his family in the Punjab and we were honored to stop and meet them and share a meal and their wonderful hospitality. We also toured a few farms in the area to gain an understanding of the joys and challenges of farming and rural life in the Punjab, the bread basket of India. There are lots of ways to travel between New Delhi and Amritsar. But none of them come close to the amazing, one-of-a-kind adventure this turned out to be. Highest recommendation!

SamWoodward

25 Jan, 2023

We very much enjoyed our two day tour of Amritsar with Balwinder, one of 5 Senses’ excellent cultural ambassadors. He is Sikh himself, and was a fantastic guide. The visit to the Golden Temple and other Amritsar attractions was fascinating. On the way from Delhi we visited Balwinder’s rural village, outside of Chandigarh. His charming wife served lunch made with fresh produce from their fields. We loved interacting with the family, including his young daughter and niece. This was our second tour with 5 Senses—in 2020 they hosted us for three weeks in the South. It is a highly recommended operation.

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