Amritsar and its Golden Temple: A Historical and Cultural Walking Tour

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2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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 )

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Snacks
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

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Meeting point
Amritsar

We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
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    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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Historical Tours
Small Group
DSA non-compliant
Zombie
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