Golden Temple Tour With Amritsar
DURATION: 07 Nights 08 Days
TYPE OF TRIP: Road TRIP
TRIP WAY: Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Delhi – Amritsar – Delhi
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi our representative meets you at the airport and assists you till your check in process at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
In the morning go for a sightseeing tour of Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat (the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi), Shanti Vana (the cremation sites of Jawaharlal Nehru) and Jama Masjid. Drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk.
In the afternoon visit Qutub Minar (built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199), Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and Lakshminarayan Temple (a modern Hindu Temple). Also drive past President’s House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Delhi - Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra, en route stopover at Sikandra for photography. On arrival a Agra check-in at hotel.
Later visit the Agra Fort which has the Pearl Mosque, Diwan-e-am (the hall of public audience) and Diwan-e-Khas (the hall of private audience). Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Agra - Jaipur
In the morning visit the famous Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument is made of white marble and it took 22 years to get constructed.
Take breakfast and then drive to Jaipur; en route stop at Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri was built between 1571 and 1585. It is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendour. Though the city is in ruins, it is a must visit place for those who visit Agra. Fatehpur Sikri is a place where one should spend some time. The sunset over the ruins of this fort is a sight to be cherished.
On your arrival at Jaipur check-in at hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: Jaipur
In the morning visit the Amber Fort. Amber Fort was the capital of this state long time ago. Visit the Sheesh Mahal (Hall of victory) which is a hall glittering with mirrors. In the afternoon, go for a sightseeing tour of Jaipur.
Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. It was painted in pink colour a century ago in honour of a visiting prince. Ever since, Jaipur has retained this pink colour. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, a notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. While in Jaipur, visit Maharaja’s City Palace, the Observatory and Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past the Hawa Mahal. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: Jaipur - Delhi - Amritsar (by train)
After breakfast drive back to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi transfer to Railway station for Amritsar. Meet on arrival at Amritsar Railway station and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07: Amritsar
After breakfast full day city tour of Amritsar, visiting Golden Temple – the most important Sikh shrine which is also called Mecca for the Sikhs is a living symbol of the spiritual and historical traditions of the Sikhs, then visit Jallianwala Bagh – where, on April 13, 1919, British and Gurkha soldiers opened fire on an unarmed forbidden gathering, killing hundreds of civilians. Evening visit Indo – Pak Wagah Border to watch Flag Retreat Ceremony – Wagah, an army outpost on Indo – Pak border 30 Kms from Amritsar where the daily highlight is the evening “Beating the Retreat” ceremony. Soldiers from both countries march in perfect drill, going through the steps of bringing down their respective national flags. As the sun goes down, nationalistic fervour rises and lights are switched on marking the end of the day amidst thunderous applause. Return to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08: Amritsar - Delhi Drop
After breakfast transfer to Railway station for Delhi. Meet on arrival at Delhi Railway station and transfer to Airport for your onward.