1 day

Private

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About this activity

You will be picked up at your hotel in Amritsar around 09:00 AM and transported to the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) with your English-speaking tour guide. The Golden Temple is a prominent Sikh Gurdwara built by the fifth Sikh guru, Guru Arjan in the 16th Century. After Golden Temple, visit Jallianwala Bagh, a public garden that houses a memorial of national importance, established in 1951 to commemorate the massacre by British occupying forces.

After Jallianwala Bagh explore Hall Bazar and other local bazaars. Later enjoy your Lunch at a local restaurant. After some relaxation around 3 PM drive to Wagah Border for the evening beating retreat ceremony. Wagah border post has become famous for the ceremonial closing of gates and lowering of flags of India and Pakistan. When the ceremony reaches a crescendo, the soldiers return to the border line for the final handshake and afterwards no glance is exchanged and the gates are close. Watch the ceremony from the VIP or foreigner gallery (Indian Passport holder Not eligible for VIP Entry, they have to sit in common gallery). When the ceremony ends, you will be taken back to your hotel in Amritsar.

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Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Amritsar
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Driver/local guide
Lunch
Entry/Admission - Golden Temple
Entry/Admission - Jallianwala Bagh
Entry/Admission - Tempio d'Oro

Not included

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
DVD (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A maximum of 8 people per booking
Group discount is available
Indian Passport holders are not eligible for VIP entry, and have to sit in the standard spectator gallery
Passengers must bring proof of ID
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

70%

Reviews

3.9

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patilsapana1

4 | 2018-08-25

This tour covers the most important things to do in Amritsar. It offers the convenience of pick and drop and eliminates haggling with auto/tuk tuk drivers. The tour started on time and the guide was informative. She took us to Katra Jamal market where we could buy local spices, pickles, papad and the famed juttis. However, I feel this tour is over-priced as the destinations are nearby except Wagah border which is 30 kms away from the city, food is inexpensive and there are no entrance fees to any of the sites. Also, the guide didn't join us for the beating retreat ceremony. One might consider hiring a car for a cheaper price for the whole day instead.

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JASWANT K

4 | 2017-01-31

It was a great trip for my family of 3. We were very comfortable with our guide, Lazia. We visited the Golden Temple, Jallianwalla Bharg, had Dabha lunch, Wagah Border and some shopping. She displayed good knowledge and brought us to every part of the Golden Temple right to the langgar and roti making machine. The Wagah Border was very exciting. Guide was very punctual. I would recommend this tour to others. People must know that they due to border restrictions, we have to walk about 20 minutes. No vehicles are allowed. We were aware of this and tour was wonderful. Will go again perhaps next year.

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Sabrina M

5 | 2016-04-06

My friend and I enjoyed this tour so much and our guide was just delightful, the driver skilled some of the traffic was pretty chaotic with all the current old town roadworks. The Golden Temple is so serene and tranquil in contrast to the Border Ceremony which is noisy and fun. Lunch in a local restaurant was delicious. Thanks.

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