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10 Days in Amritsar: A Journey of Spiritual Awakening

Tapasya Chhatwal

Tapasya Chhatwal

15 Jan 2024

Embark on a soul-stirring adventure in Amritsar, the spiritual capital of Punjab. Immerse yourself in the divine ambiance of Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib and seek solace at Bhagwan Valmiki Ashram Tirath Sthal. Pay homage to the brave heroes at Punjab State War Heroes' Memorial and Museum. Experience the vibrant culture of Punjab at Sadda Pind Amritsar. Discover the untold stories of the Partition at The Partition Museum and Martyrs Well. Unveil the rich Sikh heritage at Gurudwara Ber Baba Budha Sahib and Central Sikh Museum. Witness the grandeur of Golden Temple Plaza and Akal Takht. Pay tribute to the martyrs at Jallianwala Bagh Museum and Bullet Marks site 2. Take a captivating Amritsar Heritage Walk and Golden Temple Tour. Finally, bask in the divine aura of Sri Harmandir Sahib, the holiest shrine of Sikhism.

Trip to Amritsar

Day 1Divine Beginnings at Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib and Bhagwan Valmiki Ashram Tirath Sthal
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$8

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$ 2

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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$4
24 - 29 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.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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$4
Day 2Honoring the Brave at Punjab State War Heroes' Memorial and Museum
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$8

Punjab State War Heros' Memorial and Museum
Museum charting battle history from antiquity to 1999 in 8 halls & a 148-ft.-tall sword memorial.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$8
Day 3Immerse in the Vibrant Culture of Sadda Pind Amritsar
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$15

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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$15
Day 4Unveiling the Untold Stories at The Partition Museum and Martyrs Well
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$15

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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$11
11 - 16 min

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Martyrs Well
Martyrs' well & statue amid landscaped gardens commemorating victims of Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$4
Day 5Embracing Sikh Heritage at Gurudwara Ber Baba Budha Sahib and Central Sikh Museum
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$15

Gurudwara Ber Baba Budha Sahib
Overlooking the Golden Temple, this holy tree is celebrated for Baba Budha Ji having sat in it.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$4
1 - 2 min

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Central Sikh Museum
Museum showcasing Sikh history & culture through portraiture, ancient arms & manuscripts.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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$11
Day 6The Grandeur of Golden Temple Plaza and Akal Takht
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$4

Golden Temple Plaza
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$4
Day 7Remembering the Martyrs at Jallianwala Bagh Museum and Bullet Marks site 2
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$12

Jallianwala Bagh Museum
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$8
8 - 12 min

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Bullet Marks site 2
Site of historic colonial massacre with preserved building walls retaining a series of bullet holes.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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$4
Day 8Captivating Amritsar Heritage Walk and Golden Temple Tour
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$19

Amritsar Heritage Walk & Golden Temple Tour
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$19
Day 9Paying Tribute at Jallianwala Bagh
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$4

Jallianwala Bagh
Public garden with a memorial, in the shape of an eternal flame, to the massacre of 13 April 1919.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$4
Day 10Basking in the Divine Aura of Sri Harmandir Sahib
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$0

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

Budget breakdown: $99 In total

Activities & Food:$98
Transport:$2