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3 Day Amritsar Golden Temple
Highlights: Amritsar
Trip start: Delhi
Trip end: Delhi
Price Range from $681pp *
* USD per person based on 2-4 people, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

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Trip Summary
Map of Itinerary
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A visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar is a spiritual experience that is to last a lifetime. It is the holiest shrine of Sikh religion. The temple is famous not only for the unique legends associated with it but also for its superior beauty and intricate craftsmanship. Also visit the Wagah Border, where you can witness the ceremonial changing of guard between India and Pakistan. The soldiers parading in full swing, the march-past followed by the singing of national anthem and other patriotic songs.

Day Activities Hotel
Day 1
Amritsar
  • Delhi: Transfer - Train Station - Vehicle/Driver
  • Train - Delhi - Amritsar [6 hrs] - Train
  • Amritsar: Transfer - Train Station - Vehicle/Driver
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Private - Wagah Border - Vehicle/Driver
  • Dinner (not included)
Ritz Plaza  (B)
Day 2
Amritsar
  • Private - Half Day City Tour with Golden Temple - Vehicle/Driver
  • Lunch (not included)
  • Transfer - Private - Vehicle & Driver at Disposal - Vehicle/Driver
Ritz Plaza  (B)
Day 3
Delhi
  • Transfer - Train Station - Vehicle/Driver
  • Train - Amritsar - Delhi [6 hrs] - Train
  • Delhi: Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
Depart (B)
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive

Trip Options
All our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.

Itinerary

Day 1 Amritsar

Amritsar, meaning The Lake of the Holy Nectar, is located in the west of Punjab. It is home to the Harimandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, and is the spiritual and cultural center of the Sikh religion. This important Sikh shrine attracts more visitors than the Taj Mahal in Agra and is the number one destination for non-resident Indians in the whole of India.

Private transfer to hotel with private vehicle, driver, and English speaking assistant.

Enjoy your train ride from Delhi to Amritsar. The train ride takes approximately six hours.

Train station transfer with private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking Representative.

When the sun decides to say goodbye to a peaceful day its time for the reunion, which transcends the boundaries, that man has laid. From Amritsar 35 Km on the road to Lahore(Pakistan), is India-Pakistan border, which is also known as "Attari(India) -"Wagah" (Pakistan) border. A visit to the border is an interesting experience, especially at sun-set, when the retreat ceremony takes place with the Border Security Force (B.S.F.).

Established in 1963 by the scion of a pioneering family, Hotel Ritz Plaza (erstwhile Ritz Hotel) has undergone a recent transformation. The Hotels 50rooms and suites are spread over an aristocratic 2 acres on the Mall Road, Amritsars very elite locate. Hotel Ritz Plaza has many firsts to its credit- like being the first centrally air-conditioned Hotel in Punjab. In its own history it has hosted a galaxy of whose, including a visit by the Queen of England. The Hotels refurbishment has aimed at modernising and adding comfort to a home stepped in history. Remodeled guest rooms, Ranjits- the new multi cuisine Restaurant ; the Polaris Bar with its timber flooring and revitalized landscaping- retaining all old trees, all combine to produce a contemporary Hotel alive in tradition.

Overnight at Ritz Plaza .


Amritsar
Amritsar
Ritz Plaza
Ritz Plaza
Day 2 Amritsar

The abode of Bliss and Blessings, Golden temple is the holiest of the shrines of Sikh religion. Guru Arjun Dev requested the great contemporary Muslim saint Mian Meer to lay the foundation stone of this shrine in January 1589, thus the building was completed in 1601 and the Holy Scripture of Sikhs Adi Granth was installed in Temple in 1604. Invaded by Afghan invaders thrice in 1757,1762, and 1764,the temple was re-built in its present form in 1776.

Avail a vehicle and driver at your disposal around Northern India.

Overnight at Ritz Plaza .


The Golden Temple
The Golden Temple
Day 3 Delhi

Train station transfer with private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking Representative.

Enjoy your train ride from Amritsar to Delhi. The train ride duration is approximately six hours.

Relax and enjoy an airport transfer in a private vehicle, with driver, and English-speaking assistant.

Depart from Delhi international airport - end of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart.


Qutab Minar, Delhi
Qutab Minar, Delhi

Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure - Tours, Transfers, Flights, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras - Visas - Vacation insurance

Trip Terms & Conditions

  • Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
  • Tour quotes do not include international air fare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
  • Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
  • We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
  • Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
  • Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
  • Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.