Amritsar and its Golden Temple: A Historical and Cultural Walking Tour
Amritsar is a city in the northwestern Indian state of Punjab and the holiest city for the Sikh faith. You will learn about the history of this iconic city as we tour its bustling streets. There is a story behind every alley and by-lane we cross and a legend to every monument we visit. Amritsar played a vital role in the freedom movement of India and you’ll learn about it all as you stroll the streets on this guided walk.
NOTE: (Expect More People on Ground / Monuments / Public Places During the Tour). You will have Private tour Guide during the Sightseeing Tour.
Highlights • City tour of Amritsar • Town Hall • Gurudwara Saraghari • Qila Ahluwalia and Jalebiwala Chowk • “Crawling Street ” • Harmandir Sahib ( Golden Temple )
Options
1- 8 Travelers
Per Person price on 1-8 Pax
Pickup included
What's included in Amritsar and its Golden Temple: A Historical and Cultural Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Golden Temple
You will be transferred from your hotel to the Town Hall where your tour starts. We’ll first move towards Gurudwara Saraghari. We’ll then proceed to Qila Ahluwalia and Jalebiwala Chowk - home to some of the most famed jalebi (sweets) shops and other eateries in Amritsar. Following, we’ll wander through busy bazaars selling mix of Fulkari textile. Strolling through, we’ll soon reach the chitta akharas, 250-year-old hostels for spiritual seekers and saints. We’ll pass through Taksal Chowk and reach the infamous “Crawling Street ” where a 1919 military order issued by General Dyer (nicknamed “the Butcher of Amritsar”) required people to crawl for 150 yards if they wished to cross the main street. From there, we’ll head to a local turban shop and you will learn the tricks and techniques for tying a 9 foot turban. We’ll finish up at the Harmandir Sahib, famously known as the Golden Temple, the most sacred place for Sikhs in the world. From here you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
- Partially Wheelchair accessible
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
Meeting / End Points
- We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Dress code is smart casual • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. • Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue. Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
