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8 Days in Amritsar: A Journey of Serenity and Spirituality

Aditi Chouhan

Aditi Chouhan

26 Dec 2023

Embark on a soul-stirring adventure through the sacred city of Amritsar, where ancient marvels and spiritual experiences await. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Gurudwaras, explore historical sites, and witness the rich cultural heritage of this vibrant city.

Trip to Amritsar

Day 1Unveiling the Tragic Past at Jallianwala Bagh
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$5

One Earth GG Regency Hotel Amritsar (80 Steps to the Golden Temple)

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Ramsar Sarovar
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$1
12 - 17 min

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Martyrs Well
Martyrs' well & statue amid landscaped gardens commemorating victims of Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
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$1
9 - 14 min

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Bullet Marks site 2
Site of historic colonial massacre with preserved building walls retaining a series of bullet holes.
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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$1
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.
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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$1
Day 2Embracing Divine Bliss at Golden Temple Plaza
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$3

One Earth GG Regency Hotel Amritsar (80 Steps to the Golden Temple)

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Gurudwara Sri Ramsar Sahib
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$1
11 - 16 min

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Golden Temple Plaza
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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Free
5 - 8 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.
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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$1
Day 3Delving into Sikh History at Central Sikh Museum
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$7

One Earth GG Regency Hotel Amritsar (80 Steps to the Golden Temple)

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Central Sikh Museum
Museum showcasing Sikh history & culture through portraiture, ancient arms & manuscripts.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$4
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.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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$1
2 - 3 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.
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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$1
Day 4Paying Homage to War Heroes and Exploring Ramtirth
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$5

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$ 2

One Earth GG Regency Hotel Amritsar (80 Steps to the Golden Temple)

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib
Expansive complex featuring a domed temple with tiled interiors, plus a pond & dining facilities.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$1
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.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
16 - 20 min

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Ramtirth Amritsar
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$1
Day 5Seeking Blessings at Shri Durgiana Temple
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$8

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$ 1

One Earth GG Regency Hotel Amritsar (80 Steps to the Golden Temple)

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Shri Durgiana Temple
Hindu temple in the middle of a sacred lake, with a gilded dome & ornate silver gates.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$1
12 - 17 min

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Amritsar Heritage Walk & Golden Temple Tour
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$6
Day 6Reflecting on the Partition at The Partition Museum
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$5

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$ 2

One Earth GG Regency Hotel Amritsar (80 Steps to the Golden Temple)

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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The Partition Museum - Amritsar District, Punjab, India
History museum chronicling 1947 partition of India & Pakistan through photos, documents & artifacts.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$4
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.
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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$1
Day 7Experiencing the Sacred Aura of Sri Harmandir Sahib
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$0

One Earth GG Regency Hotel Amritsar (80 Steps to the Golden Temple)

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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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
Day 8Immerse in the Vibrant Culture of Sadda Pind Amritsar
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$5

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$ 1

One Earth GG Regency Hotel Amritsar (80 Steps to the Golden Temple)

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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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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$5

Budget breakdown: $41 In total

Activities & Food:$37
Transport:$4