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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 . |