Amritsar & Jammu: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

Madhusudan Rinwa

13 Jan 2024

Embark on an 8-day adventure through the vibrant cities of Amritsar and Jammu. Immerse yourself in the rich Sikh heritage, visit iconic landmarks, savor mouthwatering Punjabi delicacies, and experience the warm hospitality of the locals. Get ready for a journey filled with ancient marvels and delectable culinary delights!

Trip to Amritsar

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Divine Delights in Amritsar

$256

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

4 - 6 min

Directions

Waterside 'takht' (seat of power), founded in 1606 and one of the Sikh religon's most sacred sites.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

3 - 4 min

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Museum showcasing Sikh history & culture through portraiture, ancient arms & manuscripts.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

12 - 18 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

Day 2Spiritual Serenity and Culinary Delights

$208

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$72

10 - 15 min

Directions

Central worship place for Sikhs around the world, built from white marble overlaid with gold leaf.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

1 - 2 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$64

Day 3History, Heritage, and Gastronomic Delights in Amritsar

$248

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$64

3 - 4 min

Directions

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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$30

10 - 15 min

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Public garden with a memorial, in the shape of an eternal flame, to the massacre of 13 April 1919.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

12 - 18 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

14 - 21 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Budget breakdown: $1917 In total

Activities & Food:$1866

Transport:$51

Trip to Jammu

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Divine Delights in Amritsar

$224

$ 8

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

9 - 11 min

Directions

Stately museum & former royal palace with fine art, antique books & a gold throne.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$40

23 - 28 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 2Spiritual Serenity and Culinary Delights

$232

$ 16

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$72

14 - 17 min

Directions

Tiny zoo with species such as crocodiles, cobras, deer & tigers in old-school enclosures.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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9 - 11 min

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Sprawling palace complex, parts of which date to 1824, that mixes Rajasthani & European styles.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

Leafy park near a river, known for shady trees & blossoms, plus a canal, a playground & a temple.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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18 - 22 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 3History, Heritage, and Gastronomic Delights in Amritsar

$228

$ 8

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$64

40 - 48 min

Directions

Large, historic Hindu temple built in 1883 with an 8-ft. stone lingam representing Shiva.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

8 - 12 min

Directions

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 4Indulge in the Flavors of Jammu

$222

$ 12

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

6 - 8 min

Directions

Heritage museum in Mubarak Mandi Palace showcasing Dogra cultural artifacts & miniature paintings.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

10 - 12 min

Directions

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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12 - 15 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 5Exploring the Cultural Gems of Jammu

$248

$ 8

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

4 - 6 min

Directions

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$20

6579 - 7895 min

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Built in 1632, this white-marble Mughal pavilion features colored stone inlays & mirror mosaics.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$20

31 - 38 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$88

11 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$80

Budget breakdown: $1917 In total

Activities & Food:$1866

Transport:$51