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Amritsar Adventures

Sneha Kumari

Sneha Kumari

24 Dec 2023

Embark on an 8-day journey to the vibrant city of Amritsar, where ancient marvels and spiritual wonders await. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture as you explore iconic landmarks, visit sacred temples, and discover hidden gems. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Punjab!

Trip to Amritsar

Day 1Tranquility and Devotion: Bhagwan Valmiki Ashram Tirath Sthal, Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib, and Martyrs Well
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$12

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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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$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.
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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$4
28 - 34 min

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Martyrs Well
Martyrs' well & statue amid landscaped gardens commemorating victims of Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
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$4
Day 2Honoring Heroes and Seeking Blessings: Punjab State War Heroes' Memorial and Museum, Shri Durgiana Temple
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$12

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$ 2

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
21 - 26 min

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Shri Durgiana Temple
Hindu temple in the middle of a sacred lake, with a gilded dome & ornate silver gates.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
Day 3Immersing in Tradition: Sadda Pind Amritsar and Bullet Marks Site 2
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$19

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$ 2

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
23 - 28 min

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Bullet Marks site 2
Site of historic colonial massacre with preserved building walls retaining a series of bullet holes.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
Day 4Remembering the Past: Jallianwala Bagh and Central Sikh Museum
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$15

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
6 - 9 min

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Central Sikh Museum
Museum showcasing Sikh history & culture through portraiture, ancient arms & manuscripts.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$11
Day 5Heritage Walk and Spiritual Serenity: Amritsar Heritage Walk & Golden Temple Tour, Gurudwara Ber Baba Budha Sahib
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$23

Amritsar Heritage Walk & Golden Temple Tour
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$19
13 - 20 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.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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$4
Day 6Unveiling Untold Stories: The Partition Museum - Amritsar District, Punjab, India, Akal Takht
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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
13 - 20 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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
Day 7Divine Serenity and Cultural Delights: Iskcon Temple, Golden Temple Plaza
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$8

Iskcon Temple
Peaceful temple devoted to Lord Krishna, with elaborately decorated idols & floral displays.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$8
9 - 14 min

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Golden Temple Plaza
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
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$0

Budget breakdown: $106 In total

Activities & Food:$102
Transport:$5