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Golden Temple
Although this is the chief house of worship for Sikhs, and their most important pilgrimage site, you don’t have to be of the Sikh religion to be moved by the splendour of Amritsar’s Golden Temple, also known as Sri Hari Mandir Sahib or Sri Darbar Sahib.
The temple is located on a small island in the centre of a pool called the amrit-sar ('pool of nectar') and is connected to land by a marble causeway. The golden colour comes from the overlay of gold foil, hence the name.
Patrolling guards are there to ensure that visitors respect the basic rules when visiting the temple. Shoes must not be worn, and heads must be covered. Tobacco and drugs are strictly forbidden, and photography is not permitted inside any of the shrines. However, as long as the rules are respected, visitors of all religions are given a warm welcome. Symbolically, it has entrances on all four sides to show that it is open to worshippers of all castes and creeds, and visitors are welcome to bathe in the purifying waters, listen to readings or simply admire the sunlight gleaming on the magnificent golden domes.
Duration - 6 Nights / 7 Days
Places to See - Delhi - Chandigarh - Parivar Vichhora - Anandpur Sahib - Chandigarh - Amritsar - Delhi
Day 01 - Arrive Delhi On arrival you are transferred to your hotel. Afternoon a half-day visit to Gurudwara Sis Ganj, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and Gurudwara Rakab Ganj. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : Delhi/Chandigarh/Parivar Vichhora/Anandpur Sahib/Chandigarh
Drive to Chandigarh ( 238 kms/05 hours). Check in at hotel. Afternoon visit Parivar Vichorra ( 52 kms/02 hrs ) and drive to Anandpur Sahib ( 30 kms/01 hr ) - 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. Drive back to Chandigarh. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Drive Chandigarh / Amritsar
Morning sightseeing tour of Chandigarh , visiting the Museum , High Court , Assembly Chamber and Rock Garden. Afternoon drive to Amritsar ( 250 kms/06.50 hrs ) , 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’ , erives its name from the holy pond around the temple. The land for the pool was gifted by the Moghul Emperor Akbar. Check in at hotel on arrival. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : In Amritsar
Morning a half-day tour of Amritsar City. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 : In Amritsar
Morning a half-day tour of Amritsar City. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 : Train Amritsar / Delhi
Morning you are transferred to the railway station to board train to Delhi. On arrival you are transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 : Depart Delhi
Today you are transferred to the airport to board your flight for onward journey.
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