Amritsar: Half Day city tour with Lunch & transfers
About this activity
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5 Hours
English
Overview
Visit the historical places that have played a major role In India’s independence. Visit the Jallianwala Bagh to witness the massacre created by General Dyer. Learn about culture of Punjab, their people and places of events.
Highlights
- Jallianwala Bagh: Memorial for the 1919 massacre by General Dyer.
- Saragarhi Memorial Gurudwara: Learn about the historic Battle of Saragarhi.
- Golden Temple: Holiest Gurudwara in Sikhism, adorned with gold by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
- Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum: Explore the life of the founder of the Sikh Empire.
- Local Flavors: Enjoy famous Amritsari kulcha and refreshing lassi.
Description
Start your journey with a quick hotel pickup. Following a brief introduction from your guide, proceed to your first destination, Jallianwala Bagh, a moving memorial honoring General Dyer's 1919 massacre that claimed over 1,000 lives.
After that, pay a visit to the Saragarhi Memorial Gurudwara to gain knowledge about the famous Battle of Saragarhi, which took place between the Afghan Orakzai tribesmen and the British Indian Army. Your guide will narrate the epic tale of this valiant final stand.
Explore Amritsar's colorful lanes to get to the Golden Temple, the most revered Gurudwara in Sikhism. Established in 1577 by Guru Ram Das, the fourth Sikh Guru, the current temple was reconstructed in 1764 by Jassa Singh Ahluwalia with assistance from other Sikh Misls. Maharaja Ranjit Singh gave the temple its famous aspect and English name by fortifying the Punjab region and embellishing it with gold at the beginning of the 19th century.
Explore the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, which honors the Sikh Empire's founder, after that. The Punjab region was split up into warring missiles before his rule. By bringing these factions together, Ranjit Singh grew his dominion, effectively fending off invasions and building cordial ties with the British. Further understanding of his life and legacy is provided by the museum.
Finish your journey with a taste of the local cuisine by indulging in a refreshing lassi and the renowned Amritsari kulcha at a well-known restaurant.
To conclude your enlightening tour, head back to your accommodation.
Inclusions
- Hotel Pick-up and drop-off
- Traditional local Lunch with Lassi
- English-speaking tour guide
- All Transfers by air-conditioned car
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Items of personal nature
- Entry fee, if any
- We pick up all travelers
- We Pick from all hotels located in Amritsar City.
- The dress code is smart casual.
- Please dress modestly; arms and legs must be covered at places of worship.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- The shoe must be removed at all places of worship.
From
$42.66
per person
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