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Amritsar: A Journey of Spirituality and History

Krishnanand Anil

Krishnanand Anil

13 Oct 2023

Experience the divine beauty of Sri Harmandir Sahib and delve into the tragic history of Jallianwala Bagh. Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Amritsar with visits to Martyrs Well, The Partition Museum, Shri Durgiana Temple, and BHAGWAN VALMIKI ASHRAM TIRATH STHAL. Explore the vibrant heritage of Punjab at Sadda Pind Amritsar, Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib, and Punjab State War Heroes' Memorial and Museum.

Trip to Amritsar

Day 1
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$3

Sri Harmandir Sahib
Central worship place for Sikhs around the world, built from white marble overlaid with gold leaf.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
Day 2
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$15

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$ 2

Martyrs Well
Martyrs' well & statue amid landscaped gardens commemorating victims of Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$3
8 - 12 min

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The Partition Museum - Amritsar District, Punjab, India
History museum chronicling 1947 partition of India & Pakistan through photos, documents & artifacts.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$8
5 - 6 min

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Shri Durgiana Temple
Hindu temple in the middle of a sacred lake, with a gilded dome & ornate silver gates.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
28 - 34 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.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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$3
Day 3
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$18

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$ 2

Sadda Pind Amritsar
Casual hotel in a living museum of a traditional Punjabi village, with dining & cultural activities.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
13 - 16 min

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Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib
Expansive complex featuring a domed temple with tiled interiors, plus a pond & dining facilities.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$3
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.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$5

Budget breakdown: $38 In total

Activities & Food:$35
Transport:$3