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9 Days in Amritsar: A Journey of Spirituality and Culinary Delights

AYUSH POKIYA

AYUSH POKIYA

11 Jan 2024

Embark on a 9-day adventure in Amritsar, where you'll discover the city's rich spiritual heritage and indulge in mouthwatering local cuisine. From iconic landmarks like the Golden Temple to hidden gems like Brother's Dhaba, this itinerary has it all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Day 1Divine Temples and Delectable Dhabas
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$63

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$ 2

New Kundan Dhaba
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$15
12 - 18 min

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Shri Durgiana Temple
Hindu temple in the middle of a sacred lake, with a gilded dome & ornate silver gates.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$6
5 - 6 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$6
4 - 6 min

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The Free Kitchen
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$5
7 - 10 min

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McDonald's
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$30
Day 2Kulchas, History, and Martyrs
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$80

Bhai Kulwant Singh Kulchian Wale
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$5
10 - 15 min

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Iskcon Temple
Peaceful temple devoted to Lord Krishna, with elaborately decorated idols & floral displays.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$13
9 - 14 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$6
2 - 3 min

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Martyrs Well
Martyrs' well & statue amid landscaped gardens commemorating victims of Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
$6
5 - 8 min

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McDonald's
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$30
7 - 10 min

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Brother's Dhaba
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$20
Day 3Cafes, Beri Sahib, and Bullet Marks
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$68

Cafe Heart
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
7 - 10 min

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Shri Dukh Bhanjani Beri Sahib
Built in the 16th-century, this iconic Sikh gurdwara houses a Sikh museum & a reflecting pool.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
$6
6 - 9 min

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Golden Temple Plaza
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Bullet Marks site 2
Site of historic colonial massacre with preserved building walls retaining a series of bullet holes.
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
$6
9 - 14 min

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Brother's Dhaba
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$20
1 - 2 min

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Bharawan Da Dhaba
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$15
Day 4Seva, Museums, and Iconic Dhabas
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$75

The Free Kitchen
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$5
4 - 5 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
$6
1 - 2 min

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Central Sikh Museum
Museum showcasing Sikh history & culture through portraiture, ancient arms & manuscripts.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
$19
12 - 18 min

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Kesar Da Dhaba
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$15
6 - 9 min

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Bade Bhai Ka Brothers' Dhaba
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$30
Day 5Sweets, Gurudwaras, and War Heroes
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$49

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$ 8

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$5
24 - 29 min

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Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib
Expansive complex featuring a domed temple with tiled interiors, plus a pond & dining facilities.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$6
8 - 10 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$13
11 - 14 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$5
9 - 11 min

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Arjun Chaap Corner
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$20
Day 6Sizzlers, Ashrams, and Partition Museum
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$85

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$ 4

Kobe sizzler
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$15
21 - 26 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.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
$6
34 - 41 min

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The Partition Museum - Amritsar District, Punjab, India
History museum chronicling 1947 partition of India & Pakistan through photos, documents & artifacts.
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
$19
2 - 3 min

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Bharawan Da Dhaba
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$15
1 - 2 min

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Bade Bhai Ka Brothers' Dhaba
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$30
Day 7Kulchas Galore and Cultural Immersion
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$65

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$ 4

Bansa Kulchas
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$5
10 - 12 min

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Sadda Pind Amritsar
Casual hotel in a living museum of a traditional Punjabi village, with dining & cultural activities.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$25
14 - 17 min

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Arjun Chaap Corner
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$20
2 - 3 min

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The Kulcha Land
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$15
Day 8Heritage Walk, Golden Temple, and Food Delights
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$87

Bharawan Da Dhaba
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$15
1 - 2 min

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Amritsar Heritage Walk & Golden Temple Tour
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$31
1 - 2 min

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Bade Bhai Ka Brothers' Dhaba
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$30
4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$10
Day 9Spiritual Bliss and Seva
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$15

The Free Kitchen
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$5
5 - 8 min

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Sri Harmandir Sahib
Central worship place for Sikhs around the world, built from white marble overlaid with gold leaf.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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The Free Kitchen
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$5
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The Free Kitchen
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$5

Budget breakdown: $602 In total

Activities & Food:$585
Transport:$17