Golden Temple Tour

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Destination Covered: Delhi, Chandigarh, Parivar Vichhora, Anandpur Sahib, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Delhi

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Duration: 7 Days & 6 Nights Tour

Duration: 7 Days & 6 Nights

 

Destination Covered: Delhi – Chandigarh – Parivar Vichhora – Anandpur Sahib – Chandigarh – Amritsar – Delhi

Golden Temple History

Originally built in 1574, the site of the gurdwara was surrounded by a small lake in a thin forest. The third of the six grand Mughals, Emperor Akbar, who visited the third Sikh guru, Guru Amar Das, in the neighbouring town of Goindval, was so impressed by the way of life in the town that he gave a jagir (the land and the revenues of several villages in the vicinity) to the guru’s daughter Bhani as a gift on her marriage to Bhai Jetha, who later became the fourth Sikh guru, Guru Ram Das. Guru Ram Das enlarged the lake and built a small township around it.

The town was named after Guru Ram Das as Guru Ka Chak’, Chak Ram Das or Ram Das Pura. During the leadership of the fifth guru, Guru Arjan Dev (1581–1606), the full-fledged gurdwara was built. In December 1588, Guru Arjan initiated the construction of the gurdwara. He invited Muslim saint Mian Mir of Lahore in December 1588 to lay the first foundation stone. (December 1588 CE). Some of the architectural features of the Harmandir Sahib were intended to be symbolic of the Sikh worldview. Instead of the normal custom of building a gurdwara on high land, it was built at a lower level than the surrounding land so that devotees would have to go down steps to enter it, In addition, instead of one entrance, the Harmandir Sahib has four entrances.

The gurdwara was completed in 1604. Guru Arjan Dev, installed the Guru Granth Sahib in it and appointed Baba Buddha Ji as the first Granthi (reader) of it on August 1604. In the mid-18th century it was attacked by the Afghans, by one of Ahmed Shah Abdali’s generals, Jahan Khan, and had to be substantially rebuilt in the 1760s. However, in response a Sikh Army was sent to hunt down the Afghan force. They were under orders to show no mercy and historical evidence suggests the Sikh Army was decisively victorious in the ensuing battle. Both forces met each other five miles outside Amritsar; Jahan Khan’s army was destroyed.

 

Route Map:

 

Road Travel :

  •  All transfers and sightseeing by A/C Coach.

Note : On tour Guests are requested to carry a Photo ID proof along with them.

<strong>Day 01 : <strong>Arrive Delhi</strong> </strong>

On arrival you are transferred to your hotel. Afternoon a half-day visit to Gurudwara Sis Ganj, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and Gurudwara Rakab Ganj. Overnight at hotel.

<strong>Day 02 : <strong>Chandigarh - Parivar Vichhora - Anandpur Sahib</strong></strong>

Drive to Chandigarh ( 238 kms/05 hours). Check in at hotel. Afternoon visit Parivar Vichorra ( 52 kms/02 hrs ) and drive to Anandpur Sahib ( 30 kms/01 hr ) – fortress temple situated on the left bank of the river Satluj founded by the ninth Sikh guru , Guru Tegh Bahadur. It was here that the Sikh religion acquired its final military character. Drive back to Chandigarh. Overnight at hotel.

<strong>Day 03 : <strong>Chandigarh - Amritsar</strong> </strong>

Morning sightseeing tour of Chandigarh , visiting the Museum , High Court , Assembly Chamber and Rock Garden. Afternoon drive to Amritsar ( 250 kms/06.50 hrs ) , situated on the north – western border of the country. The 400 years old city , founded by the fourth guru of the Sikhs , Guru Ramdas , has been the seat of the Sikh religion and culture from its very inception. It is renowned for the famous Golden Temple. Amritsar , literally – ‘Pool of Nectar’ , erives its name from the holy pond around the temple. The land for the pool was gifted by the Moghul Emperor Akbar. Check in at hotel on arrival. Overnight at hotel.

<strong>Day 04 : <strong>In Amritsar</strong> </strong>

Morning a half-day tour of Amritsar City. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

<strong>Day 05 : <strong>In Amritsar</strong></strong>

Morning a half-day tour of Amritsar City. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

<strong>Day 06 : <strong>Amritsar - Delhi</strong> </strong>

Morning you are transferred to the railway station to board train to Delhi. On arrival you are transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

<strong>Day 07 : <strong>Departure Delhi</strong> </strong>

Today you are transferred to the airport to board your flight for onward journey.

 

<strong>Tour Inclusions</strong>

Tour Includes :
  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis for the duration of the tour in the itinerary.
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Coach transfers from First day meeting point of the group to the last day of the dropping point of the group of the tour.
  • All entrance fees of the sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Services of the Tour Manager from the first day of meeting point to the last day dropping point of the tour.

<strong>Tour Exclusions</strong>

Tour Excludes :
  • Cost of Rail or Airfare to and from the meeting and dropping place of the tour except Airport to Airport Tours / specifically mentioned in the tour itinerary.
  • Cost of any individual Airport / Railway station transfer
  • Any Increase in the Airfare / Hotel tariff charges.
  • Any Increase in the fuel surcharge or any kind of taxes levied by the respective government or statutory bodies.
  • Cost of extension of the validity or deviation from the route of the tour in case of Airport to Airport tours.
  • Porterage(Coolie charges), laundry, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), telephone charges, shopping, all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming the part of the group menus.
  • Cost of Insurance
  • Extra stay pre/post tour.
  • Any extra expenses incurred for changing the route due to any unforeseen circumstances, forced majuire instances, natural calamities, political disturbances, strikes etc.
  • Extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any Individual unforeseen cost incurring incidence.
  • In case of Pilgrimage tours cost of horse back, Doli, Helicopter (unless specifically mentioned), chopper etc.
  • Any private transfers taken to move from one place to another instead of coach
  • Additional extra topping if taken
  • If any activity/sightseeing done twice
  • Any add-on sightseeing/activities along with transfers if done other than mentioned in the tour program.
  • Fur coats/Jackets to visit snow point or any special attire required to visit any particular sightseeing place.
  • Any upgradation in the room category or air line class
  • Extra photographs clicked other than group photographs
  • Extra water bottle charges
  • Premium seat charges
  • Medicines required if any
  • Service or Government taxes as applicable from time to time
  • Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘Your Tour Price Includes Column’.

 

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*** Although we pride ourselves in constantly maintaining our programm the above mentioned programme is subject to change without prior notice. ***