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5 Days in Amritsar: Unveiling the Golden City

Abhishek Jain

Abhishek Jain

25 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through the cultural and historical wonders of Amritsar. Immerse yourself in the spirituality of Akal Takht and Sri Harmandir Sahib, pay homage to the martyrs at Jallianwala Bagh, and explore the vibrant streets of the city. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Amritsar

Day 1Divine Serenity at Akal Takht and Sri Harmandir Sahib
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$5

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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$5
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 2Tracing the Footsteps of Heroes at Martyrs Well and Jallianwala Bagh
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$45

Martyrs Well
Martyrs' well & statue amid landscaped gardens commemorating victims of Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
2 - 3 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
8 - 11 min

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Ganta Ghar Deori
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
1 - 2 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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$5
13 - 20 min

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Amritsar Heritage Walk & Golden Temple Tour
12:45 PM - 2:45 PM
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$25
Day 3Discovering History and Heritage at Golden Temple Plaza and The Partition Museum
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$25

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$ 2

Gurudwara Guru ke Mahal
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$5
8 - 12 min

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Golden Temple Plaza
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
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.
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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$15
9 - 11 min

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Rose Garden
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
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$5
Day 4Unveiling Architectural Marvels at Shri Durgiana Temple and Gurudwara Sri Pipli Sahib
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$25

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$ 5

Statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$5
5 - 6 min

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Gol Bagh
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$5
8 - 10 min

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Gurudwara Sri Pipli Sahib
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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$5
16 - 20 min

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Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib
Expansive complex featuring a domed temple with tiled interiors, plus a pond & dining facilities.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
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$5
Day 5Immersing in Culture and History at BHAGWAN VALMIKI ASHRAM TIRATH STHAL and Punjab State War Heroes' Memorial and Museum
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$35

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$ 3

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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$5
22 - 27 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.
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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$10
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.
11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $144 In total

Activities & Food:$135
Transport:$9