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THE GOLDEN TEMPLE
2
Days Amritsar (ex-Delhi)
Amritsar –
literally meaning the "Pool of Nectar", is one of
the most fascinating cities of India. Being the gateway for
travellers coming to India on the overland route from central
Asia it soon became the centre of various commercial activities.
It is the centre of the Sikh religion and the major city of
the State of Punjab. The city gets its name from the sacred
pool Amrit (nectar) Sar (pool) in which the
Golden Temple, the landmark of the city is raised. The present
city dates back to the 15th century but its association
with the epic Ramayana shows that its sacred heritage must
be measured not in centuries but millenniums.
DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
Day 01 –
Delhi / Amritsar – Wagha Visit
Early this morning
you are transferred to the railway station to board express
train to Amritsar: Swarna Shatabdi dep. Delhi at 07:20hrs
/ arr. Amritsar 13:00hrs.
On arrival
in Amritsar you are met and transferred to the hotel. Rest
of the day is at leisure. In the evening visit the Wagha Border
to witness the pageant of the beating of the retreat and the
change of guard within handshaking distance of the Indian
and Pakistani forces. This makes the most charming of the
spectacles as a daily evening drill. Return to hotel for overnight
stay.
Note: Ascertain
the timings before you leave to see this spectacle since these
are changed seasonally.
Day 02 –
City Tour – Amritsar / Delhi
This morning embark
on a sightseeing tour of the City. Visit the Golden Temple,
the holiest of the holy Sikh shrines, the Akal Takht, the
8-storeyed Baba Atal Tower and the Jallianwala Bagh Memorial.
Rest of the day is at leisure. In the evening you are transferred
to the railway station to board the express train back to
Delhi: Swarna Shatabdi dep. Amritsar 17:05hrs / arr. Delhi
at 22:50hrs
On arrival
in Delhi you are met and transferred to either the hotel or
the airport for your onward journey
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