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3 Days in Amritsar: Sacred Sites and Historical Wonders

Ajish Chandran

Ajish Chandran

8 Jan 2024

Embark on a spiritual and historical journey through Amritsar, a city rich in culture and heritage. Explore ancient ashrams, visit sacred gurudwaras, and pay homage at historical landmarks. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and discover the essence of Amritsar.

Trip to Amritsar

Day 1Divine Ashrams and Cultural Delights
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$120

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$ 13

Amritsar Grand Hotel By Levelup Hotels

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29 - 35 min

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BHAGWAN VALMIKI ASHRAM TIRATH STHAL
Ornate Hindu temple built on stilts over a pond, featuring a museum & a gilded statue of Valmiki.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$8
30 - 36 min

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Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib
Expansive complex featuring a domed temple with tiled interiors, plus a pond & dining facilities.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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$8
17 - 21 min

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Sadda Pind Amritsar
Casual hotel in a living museum of a traditional Punjabi village, with dining & cultural activities.
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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$30
16 - 20 min

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Loesdau Garden
No time set
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$8
14 - 17 min

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Mata Lal Devi Mandir
Hindu temple from 1989, dedicated to fertility & with colorful statues of deities in prayer halls.
No time set
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$8
9 - 11 min

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Gol Bagh
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$8
4 - 5 min

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Shri Durgiana Temple
Hindu temple in the middle of a sacred lake, with a gilded dome & ornate silver gates.
No time set
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$8
12 - 17 min

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Amritsar Heritage Walk & Golden Temple Tour
No time set
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$38
8 - 12 min

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Golden Temple Plaza
No time set
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Martyrs Well
Martyrs' well & statue amid landscaped gardens commemorating victims of Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
No time set
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$8
Day 2The Epitome of Sikhism and Spiritual Serenity
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$8

Amritsar Grand Hotel By Levelup Hotels

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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Akal Takht
Waterside 'takht' (seat of power), founded in 1606 and one of the Sikh religon's most sacred sites.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$8
2 - 3 min

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Sri Harmandir Sahib
Central worship place for Sikhs around the world, built from white marble overlaid with gold leaf.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Commemorating History and Honoring Heroes
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$53

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$ 5

Amritsar Grand Hotel By Levelup Hotels

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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The Partition Museum - Amritsar District, Punjab, India
History museum chronicling 1947 partition of India & Pakistan through photos, documents & artifacts.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$23
10 - 15 min

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Jallianwala Bagh
Public garden with a memorial, in the shape of an eternal flame, to the massacre of 13 April 1919.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
8 - 11 min

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Gurudwara Ber Baba Budha Sahib
Overlooking the Golden Temple, this holy tree is celebrated for Baba Budha Ji having sat in it.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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$8
26 - 32 min

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Punjab State War Heros' Memorial and Museum
Museum charting battle history from antiquity to 1999 in 8 halls & a 148-ft.-tall sword memorial.
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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$15

Budget breakdown: $198 In total

Activities & Food:$180
Transport:$18