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Golden Temple Tour, Amritsar
The Golden Temple locatd in Amritsar is belived to be the most significant shrine of Sikkhism. Officially called Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib, it derives its names from its gold-coated dome or gumbaz that has a lotus petal motif in relief at the base and an inverted lotus at the top which supports the kalash at the top. The architectural style of the Temple is a beautiful amalgam of Hindu and Muslim styles and many believe that this particular specimen has led the way for what can be described as a Sikh school of architecture. The mirrored interiors of the temple are lavishly gilded and decorated with inlay work that add to the aesthetic value of the experience in addition to its spiritual relevance.
As per history, the tenth guru of the Sikhs, Guru Govind Singh made the Guru Granth Sahib the eleventh and eternal guru of the Sikhs, and all Sikh gurdwaras contain the Grant Sahib as their spiritual and religious leader. Founded on a spirit of tolerance, peace and brotherhood, the Golden Temple embodies the basic ideology of Sikhism. It is accessible to all men, women and children who wish to prtake of its splendor. No Sikh temple is complete without a community kitcen or langar, and in keeping with this tradition, the Golden Temple feeds approximately 40,000 people each day, irrespective of caste, creed gender or nationality.
One of the most beautiful aspects of the Amritsar experience is the tranquil music and hymns from the scripture itself, chanted reverently in the temple premises by robed priests from morning till night, filling the entire atmosphere with a trance-like sense of serenity and spirituality. All day long pilgrims and visitors immerse themselves in the sacred waters of the lake that symbolizes a cleaning of the soul. The word ‘Amritsar’ literally means “pool of ambrosial nectar", the drink of the gods, denied to mortals. This description is actually completely in sync with the energy exuded by the temple in particular and the city in general. Considering that amrit bears reference to a magical substance that creates and leads to states of enhanced consciousness and euphoric spirituality, the focus here is always on a sense of attainment of wisdom through tolerance and surrender o the divine.
For the thousands of pilgrims who make their way to the grace of the Golden Temple, each moment in its presence, each evening in the soothing energy of its proximity, each experience of its sublime gurbanis, is reason and validation enough to last for a lifetime. For all who believe in a higher power or even in just a force beyond humanity, the Golden Temple remains a place of peace and power, a place of spirituality and validation.
| Tour Days |
Tour Program |
| Tour Day 01 |
Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport or railway station, our representative will meet you to pick you up and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel in Delhi. |
| Tour Day 02 |
City Tour of Delhi
This morning after breakfast first you will visit old Delhi. The Raj Ghat, Red fort & Jama Masjid are important places to visit, you may also visit Chandni Chowk, spice market etc. Later on proceed to visit the New Delhi. The Qutub Minar, tallest stone tower in India, imposing India Gate and the Rastrapathi Bhawan, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Lotus Temple and, newly built Akshardham temple are of much significance. By evening return to your hotel for overnight stay. |
| Tour Day 03 |
Delhi to Agra
This morning after breakfast you will drive to Mughal city Agra and check into your hotel. Enroot you may also visit Mathura-the birth place of Lord Krishana. This afternoon visit the Agra fort, built by the great Emperor Akbar, and the famous Taj Mahal-the symbol of love, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. You may also visit Dayal Bagh. By evening return to your hotel for overnight stay. |
| Tour Day 04 |
Agra to Jaipur
This morning after breakfast you will drive to the pink city of Jaipur, enroute you will visit the Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted red sandstone city built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. On arrival check into your hotel and rest of the day is at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel in Jaipur. |
| Tour Day 05 |
Jaipur City Tour
This morning after breakfast visit the Amber fort, built in 16th century, enjoy an elephant ride at Amber. Drive past the Hawa Mahal-a Palace of winds. In the afternoon you will visit the city palace and museum, walk to adjacent Jantar Mantar an astronomical observatory. Rest of the evening is at leisure. Stay overnight at hotel in Jaipur. |
| Tour Day 06 |
Jaipur to Delhi to Amritsar
Today you will be transferred back to Delhi and transfer to railway station to board the train to Amritsar. On arrival at Amritsar station, pick up and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
| Tour Day 07 |
Visit to Golden Temple & Train to Delhi
Today you will visit the famous Golden Temple and by evening transfer to railway station to board the train to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi station, pick up and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
| Tour Day 08 |
Transfer to International Airport
Today you will be transferred to Airport to board your onward flight. |
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Your Tour Includes:
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- 7 Nights accommodation in hotels on twin sharing basis.
- Daily buffet breakfast.
- All arrival, departure, sightseeing’s as per above itinerary by air conditioned car with English speaking driver.
- Elephant ride at Amer fort rampart.
- Train tickets Delhi Amritsar Delhi in AC Chair Car in Shatabdi Express.
- All applicable hotel & transport taxes.
- Government services tax of 4.89%.
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Your Tour Does Not Includes:
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- Any meals other than those specified.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.
- Entrance fees during sightseeing.
- Any other item not specified.
- International airfare.
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Terms & conditions: |
- The hotels and services mentioned in the itinerary are subject to confirmation.
- The rates give below may change in case of change in hotels, transport rates or Government taxes.
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Hotels to be provided: |
Valid from 1st October 2009 to 31st March 2010, (Except 20th December 09 to 05th January 2010) |
| City |
Number of Nights |
Economy Hotels
Budget Hotels |
Deluxe Hotels
3 to 4 Star |
Luxury Hotels
5 Star |
| Delhi |
3 |
Hotel Bill Palace |
Hotel Florence Inn |
Hotel Inter Continental |
| Agra |
1 |
Hotel Royale Residency |
Hotel Amar |
Hotel Clarks Shiraz |
| Jaipur |
2 |
Hotel Bharat Mahal Palace |
Hotel Mandawa Haveli |
Hotel Park Prime |
| Amritsar |
1 |
Hotel C J International |
Hotel Ritz Plaza |
M K Hotel |
| Cost for a single Person traveling alone. |
US$ 727 |
US$ 1040 |
US$ 2172 |
| Cost per person on twin sharing basis. |
US$ 394 |
US$ 616 |
US$ 1162 |
| Group Rates |
On request |
On request |
On request |
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Valid from 1st April 2009 to 30th September 2009 |
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