8 Days in Amritsar: A Journey of Spirituality and Heritage

Mukesh Bhadane

17 Jan 2024

Embark on an enchanting 8-day adventure in Amritsar, where spirituality and heritage come alive. Discover hidden gems, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this vibrant city. Get ready for a journey that will leave you captivated and inspired.

Trip to Amritsar

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1From Sacred Shrines to Tragic History

$36

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

9 - 14 min

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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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12 - 17 min

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Public garden with a memorial, in the shape of an eternal flame, to the massacre of 13 April 1919.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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2 - 3 min

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Martyrs' well & statue amid landscaped gardens commemorating victims of Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

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9 - 14 min

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Site of historic colonial massacre with preserved building walls retaining a series of bullet holes.

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

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4 - 6 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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Day 2Exploring Serenity and Divine Blessings

$18

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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12 - 17 min

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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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9 - 14 min

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Built in the 16th-century, this iconic Sikh gurdwara houses a Sikh museum & a reflecting pool.

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

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6 - 9 min

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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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Day 3Culinary Delights and Sacred Wonders

$45

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

8 - 11 min

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Museum showcasing Sikh history & culture through portraiture, ancient arms & manuscripts.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

1 - 2 min

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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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2 - 3 min

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Waterside 'takht' (seat of power), founded in 1606 and one of the Sikh religon's most sacred sites.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

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10 - 15 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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Day 4Sweet Treats and Historical Insights

$40

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

24 - 29 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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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.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

15 - 18 min

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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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19 - 23 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 5Temples, Heritage Walks, and Delectable Feasts

$46

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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12 - 18 min

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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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12 - 17 min

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Amritsar Heritage Walk & Golden Temple Tour

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

1 - 2 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

Day 6From Iconic Eateries to Stories of Partition

$40

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

3 - 4 min

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The Partition Museum - Amritsar District, Punjab, India

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

26 - 32 min

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Ornate Hindu temple built on stilts over a pond, featuring a museum & a gilded statue of Valmiki.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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23 - 28 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 7Spiritual Bliss and Traditional Flavors

$16

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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11 - 16 min

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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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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 8Kulchas, Cultural Village, and Lasting Memories

$40

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

10 - 12 min

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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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$20

13 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Budget breakdown: $293 In total

Activities & Food:$281

Transport:$12