Amritsar Day Tour: Golden Temple and Jalliawala Bagh with Local Food
Overview
Amritsar, one of India’s most iconic cities, is the powerhouse of Sikh strength and valor. It is a captivating mix of culture and chaos and is often referred as Punjab’s major commercial and cultural center. Visit two of Amritsar’s most famed monuments - the Golden Temple and the Jalliawala Bagh and devour the local flavors of Punjab with Amritsari Kulcha (hot potato bread) and Sweet Lassi (sweetened yogurt). Learn all about the heroic legend of Sikhism and its significance in the freedom movement of India.
Inclusions
- Local Food
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Rickshaw ride
- Visit mega kitchen at Golden Temple
- AC Transport by private vehicle
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Golden Temple Road Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar 143001 India
Harmandir Sahib, famously known as the Golden Temple at 9AM. Revered as the most sacred place for Sikhs in the world, Golden Temple is Amritsar’s soul around which the whole city flourishes. Visit the Golden Temple Museum, showcasing the rich history of Sikhism and its establishment in India. Let your local guide narrate you the legend behind the rise of this heroic religion.
Walk to the hall of Langar, meaning mass-dinner in the Sikh religion or in Punjab, where you will witness service and compassion at its best. The templekitchen serves food to all the devotees and visitors non-stop for 12 hours, feeding over 100, 000 people in a day. Visit the mega kitchen and learn from the guide how the contribution and donation is put entirely to the service of humanity.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jallianwala Bagh, Golden Temple Rd near Golden Temple, Amritsar 143006 India
Jalliawala Bagh, an exact spot where thousands of innocent Sikh people were killed on the orders of General Reginald dyer in 1919 on the day of major Sikh festival in Baisakhi. The wall with bullet marks are still standing, screaming the history. Let your guide explain you about the massacre and how the event changed the course of history.
Duration: 40 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Golden Temple Road Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar 143001 India
Harmandir Sahib, famously known as the Golden Temple at 9AM. Revered as the most sacred place for Sikhs in the world, Golden Temple is Amritsar’s soul around which the whole city flourishes. Visit the Golden Temple Museum, showcasing the rich history of Sikhism and its establishment in India. Let your local guide narrate you the legend behind the rise of this heroic religion.
Walk to the hall of Langar, meaning mass-dinner in the Sikh religion or in Punjab, where you will witness service and compassion at its best. The templekitchen serves food to all the devotees and visitors non-stop for 12 hours, feeding over 100, 000 people in a day. Visit the mega kitchen and learn from the guide how the contribution and donation is put entirely to the service of humanity.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jallianwala Bagh, Golden Temple Rd near Golden Temple, Amritsar 143006 India
Jalliawala Bagh, an exact spot where thousands of innocent Sikh people were killed on the orders of General Reginald dyer in 1919 on the day of major Sikh festival in Baisakhi. The wall with bullet marks are still standing, screaming the history. Let your guide explain you about the massacre and how the event changed the course of history.
Duration: 40 minutes
Additional information
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- In the wake of the ensuing COVID crisis, we have re-invented our hygiene protocols and have taken concrete steps along with training our guides, drivers, representatives and other staff at our destinations’ offices. So, we are fully prepared for your safe travel.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Smithlorrey
September 2023
We were 4 American friends and we were wondering to start n visit the holiest shrine in amritsar .But we were welcomed by beautiful female guide Shyna who was with us throughout the day. 1he Golden Temple, holiest shrine in the world for the Sikh religion, was beautifully guided for us in the ...
We were 4 American friends and we were wondering to start n visit the holiest shrine in amritsar .But we were welcomed by beautiful female guide Shyna who was with us throughout the day. 1he Golden Temple, holiest shrine in the world for the Sikh religion, was beautifully guided for us in the morning. We really felt the sacredness of the site and the sincerity of the pilgrims. Our guide help us to do little bit SEWA at the shrine which was worth praising for her capability because without her it would not be possible . We had amazing pictures Then we went to the solemn site of the 1919 Jallianwale-Begh Massacre, where hundreds of unarmed civilians were fired upon by British occupation forces. The memorial is a dignified remembrance of those lost. A small museum explains the event and its consequences. After having taste of local food , we were guided to the Wagah Border and saw the daily ceremony between military representatives of both India and Pakistan. Big Big thanks to our guide, she managed to get the perfect seats near the border safely . Super energetic! A thrilling end to an amazing day! We Highly recomend guide Shyna who was god gift to us that we had amazing aura of the city with safety and love .Maps61048657562
September 2023
We enjoyed a lot with our guide as she was female guide and she helped us alot in explaining history of amritsar , going around local food , clicking pictures of golden temple and other tourist places The local food was mind blowing and so tasteful of authentic spices.
We enjoyed a lot with our guide as she was female guide and she helped us alot in explaining history of amritsar , going around local food , clicking pictures of golden temple and other tourist places The local food was mind blowing and so tasteful of authentic spices.Shaina45
August 2023
Golden Temple was a highlight, and Wagha was so fascinating. Shaina was a brilliant guide. We had a wonderful time and will recomend her specially her guidance to others .
Golden Temple was a highlight, and Wagha was so fascinating. Shaina was a brilliant guide. We had a wonderful time and will recomend her specially her guidance to others .Halkur S
September 2022
It was a worry free trip for us as the tour guide Lazia took away all our worries , explained us the punjabi culture and history and showed us around. Overall we had a great tour
It was a worry free trip for us as the tour guide Lazia took away all our worries , explained us the punjabi culture and history and showed us around. Overall we had a great tourWilliamWK1011
April 2022
My tour was fantastic. I did it as a day trip from Delhi. Ashish was able to arrange pickup and drop off from the airport for a reasonable extra fee. Driver was there waiting and Ashish was coordinating in real time to ensure we connected. Lazia was a wonderful tour guide, friendly and very knowl...
My tour was fantastic. I did it as a day trip from Delhi. Ashish was able to arrange pickup and drop off from the airport for a reasonable extra fee. Driver was there waiting and Ashish was coordinating in real time to ensure we connected. Lazia was a wonderful tour guide, friendly and very knowledgeable. As beautiful and impressive as the golden temple was, getting to see the kitchen area of where they feed all the pilgrims may have been my favorite part of the Golden Temple. Lazia talked me through the operation and its connection with the Sikh faith, which was fascinating. There was a long gap (4 hours) between the temple tour and border ceremony because of the temple would be too hot in the middle of the day (at least this time of year) and when the border ceremony occurs. I went to a mall, which was fine, though many stores were closed. I went to the Partition Museum, which was a great and interesting introduction to the next part of the tour. What to say about the Wagah border ceremony, it’s an experience and well worth it! Lazia sat in another section, which was not an issue. On the way back I was able to ask her all sort of questions. This tour is designed for people staying in Amritsar. It’s doable as a day trip from Delhi but flight schedules made it a long day. It might be nice to have add-on options for those without hotel rooms to return to beat the heat between the two portions of the tour. Not a criticism at all, just a suggestion. All in all, a great tour and I highly recommend! Thank you, Ashish and Lazia!Manojhrawal
December 2021
Leisurely paced, private tour of the Golden Temple, Jalliawala Bagh and Wagah border ceremony. Our guide Lazia was very good. Car and driver Sonu were also very good. Took great care of us. Lazia gave us an excellent tour of the temple’s kitchen. Great value.
Leisurely paced, private tour of the Golden Temple, Jalliawala Bagh and Wagah border ceremony. Our guide Lazia was very good. Car and driver Sonu were also very good. Took great care of us. Lazia gave us an excellent tour of the temple’s kitchen. Great value.