Getting
Around Amritsar
(Day
Long Tours - A Tour Facilitator can be
made available on request)
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Harimandir
Darshan
An in-depth full day tour of the Golden Temple beginning at the “Ambrosial
hour” (4 am) for the Asa-di-Var (morning service), culminating in the Chaupai
Sahib (evening
service) and the Palki Sahib darshan.
• Submerge yourself in the holistic experience of “Miri and Piri” (Akal
Takht and Harimandir).
• Offer obeisance at Baba Atal and Guru ke Mahal.
• Meditate with Gurbani and Kirtan.
• Attain peace in the concept of “seva” (voluntary service). Participate
in the rich tradition of Langar (24x7 free community kitchen).
• Visit the Sikh museum.
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Kat
Churasi
A full day experience of the Gurudwaras around Amritsar. Commencing with Goindwal
Sahib, (where legend has it that “Moksha” from the 84 rebirths can be attained
and where the tradition of langar was begun), onto Khadoor Sahib, (where Guru
Angad
Dev Ji
stopped the ancient practice of Sati), Jhulna Mahal (shaking wall) Gurudwara,
Taran Taaran Sahib (the historic Gurudwara created by Guru Arjan Dev Ji),
Rababsar (where
Bhai Mardana found his rabaab on Guru Nanak Sahibs instructions), Gurudwara
Bir
Baba
Budha
(where
Guru
Arjan
Dev
Ji's
wife
Ganga
Devi was granted the boon of bearing a son).
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Bird watch
A half day tour to a virgin Bird sanctuary, Harike Patan. An accredited Ramsar
Site visited by more than 350 species of migratory birds.
Enjoy a motor boat ride through the wetlands. Become one with nature while
watching rare species of birds.
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The Spice Tour
Enjoy a rickshaw (a three wheel cycle) ride through the aromatic bazaars(markets)
of the walled city of Amritsar. Savour the sights and fragrances of Majith
Mandi, Guru Bazaar and the Loon Mandi, while viewing the heritage buildings
of Amritsar. Enjoy a $2 meal at an accredited Dhabba (restaurant).
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The
Tonga Tour
A shopper’s dream come true. Visit the new markets of Amritsar and shop till
you drop.
Buy shawls, stoles, capes, blankets, jewellry and carpets. Have lunch at a Garden
Cafe and enjoy a relaxed ride in a tonga through the Ram Bagh Gardens (summer
palace of Maharaja Ranjit Singh).
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Freedom
Tour
Visit Jallianwala Bagh where 397 lives were lost and 1,200 persons were wounded
to pave the way for Indian Independence. Pass through the
Khalsa College,
the
site
where the
first
battle between
the Sikh and Mughal armies was fought. Interact with students of various
nationalities who have made Amritsar their home and Sikhism their faith.
Enjoy the synchronized
beating of the retreat on the Indo-Pak “Wagah” border after a picnic lunch
in the citrus orchards.
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The
Humanity Tour
A half day experience to the “Pingalwara” a charitable home for the destitute,
originally the abode of the late Bhagat Puran Singh Ji, who devoted his
entire life to the care
of
the
needy,
underprivileged
and the sick. Includes a trip to an orphanage, an old age home, and
a school for the blind. End the day meditating at the
Harminder Sahib (Golden Temple) and immerse yourself in His message while
savouring the healing sounds of the Gurbani.
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Mandir
Darshan
The main Hindu Temple in Amritsar the Durgiana Temple, is dedicated to Mother
Goddess Durga and Ram Tirath Mandir commemorates Maharishi Balmiki's heritage.
Both these temples are a must see for all those who visit the holy city Amritsar.
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Wellness
Package
Relax and rejuvinate your body, mind and soul in a soothing and aesthetically
designed environment. Begin your day with Pranayam (breathing exercises) and
go on to meditation with soft music to detoxify your spirit. Enjoy Ayurvedic
treatment / therapy and relish organic cuisine.
Pay obeisance at the Harimandir Sahib (Golden Temple), spend the day in the
peace and tranquility (to the sounds of kirtan) and enjoy the "Guru's
Langar".
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