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5 Days in Amritsar: A Journey of Heritage and Culinary Delights

Lovejeet Singh

18 Jan 2024

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Embark on a 5-day adventure in Amritsar, exploring ancient marvels and indulging in mouthwatering culinary delights. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the city as you visit historic temples, gurudwaras, and museums. Treat your taste buds to the flavors of Punjab at iconic dhabas and savor the famous Amritsari kulchas. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Punjab!

Trip to Amritsar

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Temples, Takhts, and Tantalizing Food

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$48

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$ 2

New Kundan Dhaba

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$9

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

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$4

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

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$4

10 - 15 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

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$4

5 - 8 min

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McDonald's

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$9

6 - 9 min

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The Free Kitchen

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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$18

Day 2Sizzlers, Ashrams, and a Historic Massacre

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$51

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$ 4

Kobe sizzler

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

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

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$4

30 - 36 min

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Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib

Expansive complex featuring a domed temple with tiled interiors, plus a pond & dining facilities.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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$4

29 - 35 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.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

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$4

5 - 8 min

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The Free Kitchen

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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$18

12 - 18 min

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Brother's Dhaba

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 3Sweets, War Heroes, and Cultural Extravaganza

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$38

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$ 4

Kanahiya sweets

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

24 - 29 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.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$8

11 - 14 min

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Virsa

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

9 - 11 min

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Arjun Chaap Corner

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$6

Day 4Kulchas, Heritage Village, and a Glimpse of History

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$63

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$ 3

Bansa Kulchas

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$9

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

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$15

22 - 27 min

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The Partition Museum - Amritsar District, Punjab, India

History museum chronicling 1947 partition of India & Pakistan through photos, documents & artifacts.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$11

2 - 3 min

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Bharawan Da Dhaba

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$9

1 - 2 min

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Brother's Dhaba

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 5Holy Shrines, Dhaba Delights, and a Culinary Finale

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$18

Bhai Kulwant Singh Kulchian Wale

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

10 - 15 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

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Kesar Da Dhaba

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$3

6 - 9 min

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Bade Bhai Ka Brothers' Dhaba

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Budget breakdown: $225 In total

Activities & Food:$216

Transport:$10