Amritsar tours, things to do and tickets

Explore the highlights of Amritsar on this private sightseeing tour. Start on a spiritual note with a visit to the Golden Temple and learn about the India-Pakistan freedom movement at Jallianwala Bagh. Finally, attend the Wagah Border ceremony.

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Begin your city tour with the blessing of the Golden Temple, the most important Sikh shrine, also known as Harimandir Sahib and Darbar Sahib. Then visit worlds largest community kitchen, which runs 24*7 and everyday it feeds 50,000 people and later we will visit Jallianwala Bagh - the place that reminds every Indian about the brutality and the heartless massacre by British General Dyer.

**Halt for Refreshment.
Then in the evening visit the India-Pakistan Wagah border to see the Flag Retreat Ceremony, an army outpost on the Indo-Pak border 30km from Amritsar where the daily highlight is the evening 'Beating the Retreat Ceremony. ' Soldiers of both countries march in the perfect exercise, going through the steps to drop their respective national flags. As the sun goes down, nationalist fervor mounts and, to thunderous applause .

A day tour of Amritsar featuring a Sikh guide offers a uniquely immersive and authentic experience, providing deep insights into the city's rich spiritual and historical tapestry. With a Sikh guide, visitors gain a personal connection to the Golden Temple, understanding its profound significance in Sikhism and witnessing the living tradition of the Langar, which embodies the principles of equality and service. The guide's firsthand knowledge and narratives bring the tragic events of Jallianwala Bagh and the profound impacts of the Partition Museum to life, offering context and emotional depth that enhances comprehension and empathy. This personalized approach transforms a standard sightseeing trip into a deeply enriching journey through Amritsar's heritage, spirituality, and resilience.

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This village tour is an exprience that will take you back to the old roots of Punjab.

Welcome guest with Lassi(Butter Milk), Later enjoy the taste of Snacks(Pakoras) with Jaggery Tea. After doing some activities in the village, back to village house for lunch where you can enjoy Sarson ka Saag with Makki di Roti, Dal Makhni, Mix Vegetables, Curd, Zeera Rice, Plain Chapaati, Salad etc.
Dessert includes Rice Pudding (Kheer).

Note: Transportation is not included, it will cost an extra Rs.1500(Sedan 4+1), Rs.2000(Innova 6+1).

Top 10 reasons to book this tour with us:

'' Get personal attention on this private tour
'' Access the backstage function of destination
'' Know the best places to take the photographs from different sites
'' Reach at the best view points of monuments
'' Make your tour hassle free by avoiding long queues
'' Short break for freshen up at the hotel and relax for sometime
'' Stop for the lunch break at the local hygiene restaurant
'' Get assistance for the good seats at the wagha border
'' Feel the positive energy while stopping at the most spiritual places
in the temple
'' Express your journey while hearing interesting stories of people life here

Our tour guides are born & bread in Amritsar. They are well known to the city history ,religion and culture. So, there is no point to miss anything on tour. From start to the end it will be filled with a lot different experiences which will be your lifetime memories

Note: We also ensure safety and make you feel relax on the tour

Top 8 reasons to book this tour with us:

'' Get personal attention on this private tour
'' Access to the last government car parking at the border where only 250metres walk to the stadium
'' Know the best places to take the photographs from different sites
'' Make your tour hassle free by avoiding long queues
'' Get assistance for the good seats at the wagha border, good view points
'' Express your journey while hearing interesting history of the border
'' See the border surrounding which fully fenced
'' See other interesting spots on the way to border

Our tour guides are born & bread in Amritsar. They are well known to the city history ,religion and culture. So, there is no point to miss anything on tour. From start to the end it will be filled with a lot different experiences which will be your lifetime memories

Note: We also ensure safety and make you feel relax without hustle bustle on the tour.

Explore the Amritsar city architecture, art & culture and know the historic events with our carefully designed walking tour and take a memorable experience with you. Amritsar is the spiritual center for the Sikh religion and famous for the beautiful Golden Temple, the atrocious act of Jallianwala Bagh, and the Wagah border parade. The people of Amritsar are carefree, spiritual, and full of life. Their Mantra of life is “LOVE, EAT, and LAUGH”.

In this walking tour, we help travelers to explore and feel the real vibe of Amritsar, Punjab. We give our best to make your trip memorable with amazing stories about the city, fun facts, and some must-do things in Amritsar through our fun-loving storytellers. Above all, We always make sure that you get emotionally attached to city beauty and its local living & culture by the end of the tour.

We will meet at the entrance of Golden temple, after introductions and a little chit chat I will take you on a journey you will never forget. We will walk down the stairs into the main complex where our journey will begin. We will circle the Holy lake the traditional way, paying respects to different Gurudwaras along the way. After witnessing the heaven on earth, we will eat langar (Free community kitchen) which serves hot meals to more than 50,000 people a day. After finishing the meal, I will show you around the giant sized kitchen where these humongous meals are prepared. Then we will walk toward the entrance of the complex where after climbing up the stairs our adventure will end. Bidding farewell with face full of smiles and mind full of memories.

Our Wagah border tour assists all customers in meeting their needs. Our experienced guide's assistance makes a significant difference on this tour. The journey begins at our visitors' accommodation, which is located in the heart of Amritsar. Your guide will assist you with all of the hassle-free entry procedures and will help you escape the massive crowds at the Wagah border gate. On your route to the Wagah border, you'll stop by the last village on the Indian side of the border to see the India-Pakistan border barriers, which are guarded by BSF soldiers. Walk around with your guide within the 200-year-old hidden gems in the same location.
The Wagah Border Flag Ceremony, also known as the Beating Retreat Ceremony, is the most popular attraction. It is held every day. Every evening before sunset, the Army (soldiers) of India and Pakistan convene at the Wagha Border and engage in a 30-minute Rhetoric Retreat to exhibit and parade the military's camaraderie and showmanship on both sides.

Day1: Arrive Amritsar's Airport/Railway Station, Direct drive to India-Pakistan Wagah Border Ceremony. In The evening shopping to Local Market and Golden Temple Night Ceremony on guest demand. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 2 : Breakfast, morning drive for Dalhousie, afternoon tour of Dalhousie visiting Subhash Baoli, Satdhara, Jandhri Ghat, Panjpulla and Bakrota Hills. Overnight at Dalhousie hotel.
Day 3 : Breakfast, Full day Excursion of Khajjiar visiting Khajjiar Temple and Khajjiar Lake, Overnight at Dalhousie hotel.
Day 4: After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Dharamsala, walk along the mall road, where Tibetan refugees display and sell their crafts. Overnight stay at hotel in Dharamsala.
Day 5: visit Dharamsala's main Buddhiat temple, Tsuglagkhang also commenly named as Dalai Lama Temple, the complex houses the Namgyal Monastery (which trains monks for rituals associated with the temple). Later visit Bhagsu Nag Temple and water fall.
Day 6: Drop back to Amritsar.

9am - Pick up from your Hotel or anywhere in Amritsar, where you'll visit the Golden Temple. The Temple is the spiritual center of the Sikh faith, and was built by Guru Arjun Singh in the late 16th century.
After that you'll visit the Jallianwala Bagh Memorial, an important monument dedicated to the hundreds of martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919.
After Lunch, you'll travel to the India/Pakistan Border for the changing of the guard ceremony and the flag hoisting and lowering activities, which are done with great skill and precision by the border security forces of both the countries. The final frontier, around 28 km from Amritsar. After a memorable day you will be dropped at your hotel or anywhere in Amritsar at 7pm.

Book with us for a Hassle free Experience while you visit the beautiful city of Amritsar. Our Guides cum Drivers will get you an insider perspective on Wagah Border ceremony and then drop you comfortably back to your hotel.

Wagah border Ceremony happens every evening at one the most unique country borders in the world. India and Pakistan both the countries close their borders for the night following a practice of Beating retreat ceremony. Soldiers march in perfect drill as they showcase their commitment to the security of their respective countries. The ceremony ends with sun going down and thousands of attendants cheering for their country.

A Best Day tour in Amritsar which cover Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Partition Museum and Wagha Border along with Taxi service and a dedicated and Informative Guide. Guest can customized his/her Itinerary.

Our experience takes you through the narrow alleys of Amritsar to some real hole in the wall places which still serve the magic they served 100 years ago. On your adventure you will hear a lot of stories and anecdotes connecting you to the city, it's people and all the magic that it has to offer.

Our Golden Temple tour is designed to meet all the needs of the travelers. Our professional guide will explain you all the history & facts in details from the establishment of the temple till now. The place has many sacred & historic point to visit inside the campus, which a traveler itself cannot explore unless accompanied by local.

Experience Amritsar with a born local, visiting sites of value and hidden features otherwise inaccesible to the foriegners. I will tell you facts and origins in form of stories, so that they are more intuitively enjoyed and remembered.
Our Adventure starting from Golden temple with backdoor access to the world's largest kitchen, will take us to jallianwala bagh and the oldest Markets, where shopkeepers sell unlimited variety of goods.
Enjoying a full course of Punjabi food, we will then head out to wagah border where we will witness the evening retreat ceremony.

Amritsar is a captivating mix of culture and busy streets and is often referred to as Punjab’s major commercial and cultural center. Visit the Golden Temple and the Jalliawala Bagh and devour the local flavors of Punjab with 1 Amritsari Kulcha (Hot potato bread) and Sweet Lassi (sweetened yogurt) for lunch. Learn all about the heroic legends of Sikhism and its significance in the freedom movement of India. Proceed to witness the highly choreographed flag down ceremony, performed at the Indo-Pak border. (VIP Seats are only for foreigners, and this will be subject to availability. Will be known on the spot)

- Discover the real Punjab -
Join us and experience Punjabi hospitality like never before. Come as a guest and we promise you will leave as a friend.

With us, you will experience traditional and authentic Punjabi village life. Our culturally enriching tour will introduce you to local customs and traditions in the village.

Come and try out Bhangra dancing, our favorite sports kabaddi and bull cart ride and bull ride, and even our agricultural work such as farming and milking cows! Here you can also taste our delicious local foods (sarson da saag and maki de roti)and have fun dressing up in traditional Punjabi clothing and sikh martel art.

Explore All Village Activities in Amritsar during your tour as below.
Sikh Traditional Turban Tying, Tractor Ride, Farm Visit, Milking Cows & Buffaloes, Bhangra Dance, Gatka (Sikh Martial Art), Village Tour, Strolling in Fields, Interact with local villagers, Authentic Cooking Class, Traditional Village Games.

Our Amritsar half day city tour is designed in such a way which includes all the important places to visit in 400 year old holy city. The tour covers all the main tourist attractions starting from Golden Temple, World's largest kitchen, Jallianwala bagh, Old Amritsar Market, Partition museum and Durgiana temple But what makes this tour unique is the service of our friendly guides with the storytelling of all the places where you visit. It gives you the experience of a local with all the history & facts behind the places will be unfolded within couple of hour of this tour with our experience storytellers/Guide/your tour companion.

This tour is best suited for them who wants to explore the best of Amritsar within one day of their visit to this holy city.

This 6 Days tour starts from Amritsar to Dalhousie Dharamshala and then back to Amritsar.

Day1 - Pickup from Amritsar at 9 AM, Drive 5Hrs to Dalhousie, Hotel checking, Free for leisure or walk through the small town.

Day2 - Explore Dalhousie with Khajiiar (Mini Switzerland ), Kalatop, Panjpula, Lakar Mandi, dan Kund, Mall Road, Subash Chown Church, etc.

Day3 - Drive 4hrs to Dalhousie from Dharamshala. After Hotel check-in, Visit Dalai Lama Temple, Bhagsunag Temple, Water Fall & Naddi Sunset.

Day4 - After breakfast, Visit Dalai Lama Monastery, Dal Lake, Cricket Stadium, Tea Garden, Paragliding Point, Namgyal Monastery, and Norbulingka Monastery.

Day5 - Early Morning drive to Amritsar, Enjoy the Wagah Border Ceremony.

Day6 - Visit Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Shopping, Mata Lal Devi Temple.

Note: It is up to the customer how fast you can cover all the sightseeing places in a day, This Package does not include the sightseeing of Chamera Lake, Chamba, Palampur, or Bir Billing.