Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
Begin your Tour. Arrive into DelhiWelcome to Vardhman's "Golden Temple
Tour"!On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's
representative to your hotel. Rest for a while and then, proceed for a
half-day visit to Gurudwara Sis Ganj, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and Gurudwara
Rakab Ganj. Overnight: Hotel
Day 2 : Delhi-Chandigarh-Parivar Vichhora-Anandpur Sahib-Chandigarh
Early in the morning drive to Chandigarh and upon arrival, check into
your hotel. Afternoon visit Parivar Vichorra, Anandpur Sahib - fortress
temple situated on the left bank of the river Satluj founded by the ninth
Sikh guru , Guru Tegh Bahadur. It was here that the Sikh religion acquired
its final military character. Later in the evening drive back to Chandigarh
for an overnight stay in the hotel.Overnight: Hotel
Day 3 : Chandigarh-Amritsar
Morning proceed for the sightseeing tour of Chandigarh.Visit the
Museum , High Court , Assembly Chamber and Rock Garden. Afternoon drive
to Amritsar, situated on the north - western border of the country.
The 400 years old city , founded by the fourth guru of the Sikhs , Guru
Ramdas , has been the seat of the Sikh religion and culture from its
very inception. It is renowned for the famous Golden Temple. Amritsar
, literally - 'Pool of Nectar' , derives its name from the holy pond
around the temple. The land for the pool was gifted by the Moghul Emperor
Akbar.On arrival, check in at hotel. Relax for the remaining part of
the day.Overnight: Hotel
Day 4 : In Amritsar
Morning proceed for half-day tour of Amritsar City. Visit Jallianwala
Bagh, Durgiana Temple, Mata Mandir, Ram Bagh etc.Jallian Wala Bagh
This place noted for its most notorious massacre under British rule.
It is 400 meters north of the Golden Temple. The British General Dyer
was the Lieutenant Governor of the province in 1919. He banned all meetings
and demonstrations led by Indians against the economical set back by
World War I.Durgiana Temple
The temple is dedicated to goddess Durga and dates back to 16th century.
This Hindu temple also draws its share of visitors. A large temple is
dedicated to Hindu deities Laxmi ( The Goddess of wealth) and Narayan.
( The Preserver of Universe ). All dignitaries visiting Golden Temple
make it a point to visit Durgiana Temple also.
Mata Mandir
This Hindu temple situated at Rani ka Bagh , is similar to the Mata
Vaishno Devi temple at Katra(Jammu). The temple draws a large number
of devotees from far and near. Ram Bagh
This beautiful garden is named as a tribute to Guru Ram Das, the founder
of the city of Amritsar. It is situated in the new part of town and
has a museum in the summer palace built by the Sikh Maharaja Ranjit
Singh (1780-1839) the Lion of Punjab. The museum contains weapons dating
back to Mughal times and some portraits of the ruling houses of the
Punjab and a replica of the diamond 'Kohinoor'. To commemorate the memory
of his valour Ram Bagh has a lively statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
saddled on a horse. It's closed on Wednesdays.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 5 : In Amritsar
Morning a half-day tour of Amritsar City. Visit Golden Temple and
Wagah Border.Golden Temple : The Golden Temple or 'Hari Mandir', situated
in Amritsar, Punjab, is the most sacred temple of the Sikhs.The site
of the temple was sacred to the Sikhs since the time of the 4th guru,
Ram Das. It is a symbol of the magnificence and strength of the Sikh
people all over the world. All Sikh people tries to make a visit to
the temple and take bath in holy tank of the templeWagah Border: Wagah
border, less than 30 km from Amritsar city, Punjab, India is the only
border crossing between India and Pakistan. Wagah Border is famous for
its 'Retreat' ceremony at the time of sunset. During evening armed soldiers,
both Indian as well as Pakistani, fully decked in their uniform enacts
a particularly hostile parade marked by lowering of their respective
flags and closing the border gates. The changing of the guards and the
ceremonial lowering of the flags is carried out with great pomp and
fervor. To enjoy a close look of the border you can be a part of the
Nationalistically surcharged and frenzied atmosphere at Wagah, with
people from both the sides of the border shouting slogans to bolster
the morale of their respective country's army personnel. You can walk
along the paved path to the main gates and take pictures of the crowd
lining the pathway beyond the gate, before or after the ceremony. Rest
of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 6 : Amritsar- Delhi
This morning after breakfast transfer to the railway station to
board train for Delhi. On arrival, transferred to your hotel. Rest of
the day is at leisure. Overnight: Hotel
Day 7 : Depart Delhi
In time transfer to the Delhi International airport to catch flight
for your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of
your tour escorted by Vardhman Vacations.END OF OUR SERVICES
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