Amritsar - 4 days

Amritsar - 4 days

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 4-day coach tour to Amritsar, India, where history and spirituality intertwine. Begin your journey with a scenic train ride from Delhi to Amritsar, where you'll settle into a comfortable 3-star hotel. Discover the awe-inspiring Golden Temple, a masterpiece of marble, bronze, and gold leaf, and immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of Jallianwala Bagh. Witness the vibrant changing of the guard ceremony at the Wagah Border, a unique spectacle of national pride. Enjoy the expertise of English-speaking Indian specialist guides as you explore these iconic sites. With daily breakfasts, all entrance fees, and private air-conditioned transportation included, this small group tour offers a seamless and enriching experience. Return to Delhi with unforgettable memories and the option to extend your stay for further exploration. International flights and visas are not included, and tipping is at your discretion. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Golden Temple - Tour this iconic and stunning temple

  • Jallianwala Bagh - Explore these historic public gardens

  • Wagah Border - Watch the changing of the guard ceremony and flag lowering at the India-Pakistan border

  • Sightseeing tour of historic Amritsar

  • Experience the vibrant culture and handicrafts of Punjab

  • Explore the city of Amritsar, a gateway for travelers on the overland route through Pakistan

Itinerary

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Day 1: Delhi

Location: Delhi

Accommodation Name: hotel

Delhi - Amritsar. Early morning transfer to the railway station to board the Shatabdi Express train to Amritsar (air-conditioned chair car). You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon is at leisure.





Please Note: Before securing your international flights, please contact us so to re-confirm the exact train arrival and departure times for this holiday. ...more ...less

Day 2: Amritsar

Location: Amritsar

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Amritsar is one of Punjab’s principal cities and is renowned for it’s world famous Golden Temple, the seat of Sikh religion built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1803. The religion’s adherents don’t cut their hair. The men are easily identified by their turbans, beards and silver bracelets. The women by their salwaar kameez, a dress-and pants combination that has become popular throughout India.





This morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of historic Amritsar, including the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh. Amritsar’s main attraction - the beautiful Golden Temple, is made of white marble, bronze and gold leaf. To enter the temple itself, you must don a traditional headscarf, wade through a shallow pool (a purification ritual) and merge with the mass of bodies that circle the embankment around the holy structure.





The lower half of the Golden Temple is covered with marble and the upper with copper, overlaid with pure gold leaf, thus the name “The Golden Temple”. The Golden Temple has four entrances and the walls are inlaid with semi-precious stones in floral patterns, frescoes and glasswork.





Situated on the northwestern border of India, the city is also the gateway for travellers on the overland route through Pakistan. The Jallianwala Bagh is a particularly sacred place for all Indians today, as it is associated with a poignant episode in India’s freedom struggle. Besides a thriving industry, Punjab is also known for handicrafts and handlooms. This evening is at your leisure.

Day 3: Wagah Border - Pomp & Performance

Location: Amritsar

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a free morning to relax or explore Amritsar independently. This afternoon travel approximately 28km to Wagah, which is the only border crossing between India and Pakistan. Visiting Wagah is an interesting experience especially at sunset when the ‘Retreat’ ceremony takes place with the BSF on the Indian Side of the Border. The changing of the guards and the ceremonial lowering of the flags ceremony is carried out with great pomp.

Day 4: Delhi

Location: Delhi

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Amritsar - Delhi. Free time today to independently explore, shop or simply relax and soak up the atmosphere. This evening we transfer to the railway station to board our train back to Delhi, arriving shortly before midnight. You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your Delhi hotel or to the airport to meet your onward flight.





If you'd like to extend your stay, we offer a variety of hotels, short stays and add-ons for you to choose from. Please read our best places to visit or [[best things to see each month|126647]] for suggested places to visit on your holiday. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please let us know so we can accommodate your request.





For information about visas, top travel tips, best time to travel and much more, browse our [[travel guide|126581]].

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Our rating: Standard

  • Breakfast daily

    Enjoy a daily breakfast included in your tour package.

  • 3 nights 3 star hotel

    Stay for 3 nights in a comfortable 3-star hotel.

  • Touring - Amritsar and Wagah excursion

    Participate in guided tours of Amritsar and an excursion to Wagah.

  • Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides for all included sight-seeing

    Benefit from the expertise of English-speaking Indian specialist guides during all included sightseeing activities.

  • Entrance fees for all included sightseeing

    All entrance fees for included sightseeing activities are covered.

  • Return train journey from Delhi to Amritsar (seated air-conditioned)

    Travel comfortably with a return train journey from Delhi to Amritsar in a seated air-conditioned carriage.

  • All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern Chauffeur driven air-conditioned vehicles

    Enjoy all relevant transfers and transportation in private, modern, chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicles.

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visa

    International flights and visa are not included in the tour package.

  • Tipping - An entirely personal gesture

    Tipping is not included and is considered a personal gesture.

Age Policy

5yrs accompanied by an adult

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with a return train journey from Delhi to Amritsar in a seated air-conditioned coach, complemented by private modern chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicles for all relevant transfers and transportation.

Accommodation

Enjoy a comfortable stay with 3 nights in a 3-star hotel, providing a relaxing base for your exploration of Amritsar and its surroundings.

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the main attraction in Amritsar that we will visit?

    The main attraction in Amritsar that you will visit is the Golden Temple, which is renowned for its stunning architecture made of white marble, bronze, and gold leaf.

  • What unique experience can I expect at the Wagah border?

    At the Wagah border, you can expect to witness the 'Retreat' ceremony, which includes the changing of the guards and the ceremonial lowering of the flags, carried out with great pomp.

  • What is included in the tour regarding transportation?

    The tour includes a return train journey from Delhi to Amritsar in a seated air-conditioned train, as well as all relevant transfers and transportation in private modern chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicles.

  • Are there any specific dress requirements for visiting the Golden Temple?

    Yes, to enter the Golden Temple, you must don a traditional headscarf and wade through a shallow pool as part of a purification ritual.

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides accommodation in a 3-star hotel for 3 nights.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, breakfast is included daily as part of the tour package.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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26-Nov-2024

This company doesn’t deserve even 1 star. I would not recommend this company. There are hidden fees which means the cost of the holiday ends up being very expensive. We recently came back from our trip to China where it is not customary to tip in restaurants & hotel staff. Yet we had to make a payment upfront in cash to to the guide for more than £100. The hotel service was appalling. Just think £100 from each person. The trip was suppose to be a Tour yet we had to pay for all entrance fees. We complained about the poor condition of the hotels but no one responded to our emails to date. The after sales service is non existent. Do not use this company. Far far too expensive for what you get. Not competitive at all. They messed up our booking; repeatedly asked for the same information. We spent so much time correcting their errors. Very difficult to get hold of anyone because they all work in S Africa or New Zealand. Absolute nightmare ...more ...less

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Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure ...more ...less

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Amritsar - 4 days

4 Days Starting and ending in Delhi, India

Visiting: Delhi, Amritsar

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

646/MBAMR

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 24

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

From: $625 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 13-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

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