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Delhi to Amritsar by Satabdi Train (2 Days)
2 days
By train
Multi-Day
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi - Amritsar (Train No.12029 SWARNA SHTBDI, 0720/ 1345hr)
Stop At: Golden Temple Road Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar 143001 India
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to airlway station to board satabdi train to Amritsar.
On arrival at Amritsar railway station assistance and transfer to hotel.
Later excursion to visit Bagha border to attend Beating Retreat Ceremony
Every evening, just before the sunset, the soldiers from the Indian and Pakistan military meet at this border post to engage in a 30-minute display of military camaraderie and showmanship. Officially, the purpose of the ceremony is to formally close the border for the night and lower the national flag. However, it is an entertainment ceremony and a display of national pride for the thousands of people who come here every day. During the build-up to the ceremony, the crowd engages in chanting the Indian national anthem, rounds of applause and Bollywood-style dancing on Hindi songs.
Overnight at hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel
Day 2: Day 02; Amritsar - Delhi (Train No.12030 SWARNA SHTBDI, 1650/ 2305hr)
Stop At: Golden Temple Road Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar 143001 India
Breakfast at hotel visit Golden Temple famous for its full golden dome, it is one of the most sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs. The central Sikh Museum is atop the Clock Tower. The ‘Guru Ka Langar’ offer free food to around 20,000 people every day. The number shoot up to 1,00,000 on special occasions.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Durgiana Temple, Near Hathi Gate Chownk Opposite Goal Bagh., Amritsar 143001 India
The Durgiana Temple - though a Hindu temple, its architecture is similar to the Golden Temple.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Lawrence Road, Amritsar India
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum famous for its rare and priceless collections, particularly Paintings, Weapons and Armours, Manuscripts & Coins.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gobindgarh Fort, Old Cantt Road Vijay Chowk, Lohgarh Chowk, Amritsar 143001 India
Gobindgarh Fort originally built by Gujjar Singh Bhangi, the local chieftain in the 18th century Gobindgarh was conquered and enhanced in the early 19th century by Maharaja Ranjit Singh who renamed it after the 10th Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. The fort had five cannons which included the famous two ‘Zamzama' cannons.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Harmandir Sahib, Golden Temple Rd, Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar, Punjab 143006, India
Rickshaw ride and walking tour of old market in Amritsar.
Later transfer to railway station to board train for Delhi.
On arrival at Delhi railway station assistance and transfer to your hotel.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Delhi - Amritsar (Train No.12029 SWARNA SHTBDI, 0720/ 1345hr)
Stop At: Golden Temple Road Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar 143001 India
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to airlway station to board satabdi train to Amritsar.
On arrival at Amritsar railway station assistance and transfer to hotel.
Later excursion to visit Bagha border to attend Beating Retreat Ceremony
Every evening, just before the sunset, the soldiers from the Indian and Pakistan military meet at this border post to engage in a 30-minute display of military camaraderie and showmanship. Officially, the purpose of the ceremony is to formally close the border for the night and lower the national flag. However, it is an entertainment ceremony and a display of national pride for the thousands of people who come here every day. During the build-up to the ceremony, the crowd engages in chanting the Indian national anthem, rounds of applause and Bollywood-style dancing on Hindi songs.
Overnight at hotel.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel
Day 2: Day 02; Amritsar - Delhi (Train No.12030 SWARNA SHTBDI, 1650/ 2305hr)
Stop At: Golden Temple Road Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar 143001 India
Breakfast at hotel visit Golden Temple famous for its full golden dome, it is one of the most sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs. The central Sikh Museum is atop the Clock Tower. The ‘Guru Ka Langar’ offer free food to around 20,000 people every day. The number shoot up to 1,00,000 on special occasions.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Durgiana Temple, Near Hathi Gate Chownk Opposite Goal Bagh., Amritsar 143001 India
The Durgiana Temple - though a Hindu temple, its architecture is similar to the Golden Temple.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Lawrence Road, Amritsar India
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum famous for its rare and priceless collections, particularly Paintings, Weapons and Armours, Manuscripts & Coins.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gobindgarh Fort, Old Cantt Road Vijay Chowk, Lohgarh Chowk, Amritsar 143001 India
Gobindgarh Fort originally built by Gujjar Singh Bhangi, the local chieftain in the 18th century Gobindgarh was conquered and enhanced in the early 19th century by Maharaja Ranjit Singh who renamed it after the 10th Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. The fort had five cannons which included the famous two ‘Zamzama' cannons.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Harmandir Sahib, Golden Temple Rd, Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar, Punjab 143006, India
Rickshaw ride and walking tour of old market in Amritsar.
Later transfer to railway station to board train for Delhi.
On arrival at Delhi railway station assistance and transfer to your hotel.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- Return transfer (hotel to railway station and back) in Delhi.
- Return train ticket Delhi to Amritsar and back in AC Chair Car
- Transfer and sightseeing as per program in Amritsar
- 1 Night accommodation at hotel in Amritsar with breakfast at selected category of hotels
- Entrance fee to monuments
- 1 Full day guide service
- Applicable GST
- Entry/Admission - Golden Temple
- Entry/Admission - Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
- Entry/Admission - Gobindgarh Fort
Not included
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
- Main Meals, Lunch or dinner unless mentioned
- Gratuities (optional)
- Or anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
75%
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