Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi - Amritsar (Train No.12029 SWARNA SHTBDI, 0720/ 1345hr)
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to railway station to board satabdi train to Amritsar.
Duration: 4 hours
Pass By: Amritsar, Amritsar, Amritsar District, Punjab
On arrival at Amritsar railway station assistance and transfer to hotel.
Stop At: Attari-Wagah Border Attari, Amritsar 143001 India
Later excursion to visit Wagah border to attend Beating Retreat Ceremony. Every evening, just before the sunset, the soldiers from the Indian and Pakistan military meet at this border post to engage in a 30-minute display of military camaraderie and showmanship. Officially, the purpose of the ceremony is to formally close the border for the night and lower the national flag. However, it is an entertainment ceremony and a display of national pride for the thousands of people who come here every day. During the build-up to the ceremony, the crowd engages in chanting the Indian national anthem, rounds of applause and Bollywood-style dancing on Hindi songs.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel
Day 2: Amritsar - Delhi (Train No.12030 SWARNA SHTBDI, 1650/ 2305hr)
Stop At: Golden Temple Road Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar 143001 India
Breakfast at hotel visit Golden Temple famous for its full golden dome, it is one of the most sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs. The central Sikh Museum is atop the Clock Tower. The ‘Guru Ka Langar’ offer free food to around 20,000 people every day. The number shoot up to 1,00,000 on special occasions.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Durgiana Temple, Near Hathi Gate Chownk Opposite Goal Bagh., Amritsar 143001 India
The Durgiana Temple - though a Hindu temple, its architecture is similar to the Golden Temple.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Lawrence Road, Amritsar India
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum famous for its rare and priceless collections, particularly Paintings, Weapons and Armours, Manuscripts & Coins.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gobindgarh Fort, Old Cantt Road Vijay Chowk, Lohgarh Chowk, Amritsar 143001 India
Gobindgarh Fort originally built by Gujjar Singh Bhangi, the local chieftain in the 18th century Gobindgarh was conquered and enhanced in the early 19th century by Maharaja Ranjit Singh who renamed it after the 10th Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. The fort had five cannons which included the famous two ‘Zamzama' cannons.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Amritsar, Amritsar, Amritsar District, Punjab
Rickshaw ride and walking tour of old market in Amritsar. Later transfer to railway station to board train for Delhi.
Pass By: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
On arrival at Delhi railway station assistance and transfer to your hotel.
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.