Golden Temple Tour

After breakfast, we proceed to Barkot. En-route enjoys delicious lunch at wayside restaurant. Barkot is a place of great scenic beauty with spectacular views of snow-capped mountains all around. A magnificent view of the eternal snow peaks of Bandar punch can be seen from here. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Morning sightseeing tour of Chandigarh , visiting the Museum , High Court , Assembly Chamber and Rock Garden. Afternoon drive to Amritsar, situated on the north – western border of the country. The 400 years old city, founded by the fourth guru of the Sikhs, Guru Ramdas , has been the seat of the Sikh religion and culture from its very inception. It is renowned for the famous Golden Temple. Amritsar, literally – ‘Pool of Nectar’, derives its name from the holy pond around the temple. The land for the pool was gifted by the Moghul Emperor Akbar. On arrival check in at hotel in Amritsar. Overnight at hotel.

In the morning, we return to the Golden Temple to see it in daylight and further explore this magnificent site. Despite its sacred status, the Golden Temple is open to visitors and guests are made to feel truly welcome. The most famous and sacred part of the complex is the Hari Mandir (Divine Temple) or Darbar Sahib (Court of the Lord), a stunning golden structure surrounded by water. This gold-plated structure features copper cupolas and white marble walls encrusted with precious stones arranged in decorative Islamic-style floral patterns. The building is decorated inside and out with verses from the Granth Sahib. Known as Amrit Sarovar (Pool of Nectar), the water that surrounds the Hari Mandir is a sacred pool that is said to have healing powers. The tank is ringed by a marble walkway which should be walked in a clockwise direction. Connecting the pathway with the Hari Mandir is a marble causeway called the Guru's Bridge, which symbolizes the journey of the soul after death. The gateway to the bridge has magnificent silver doors.

During the visit, we will stop at the community kitchen, an incredible operation where meals are provided free to all who come – which can be up to 100,000 each day. This tradition dates back hundreds of years and is maintained by volunteers who see social contribution as an important part of their religious duty. Everyone is invited to join this communal breaking of bread. All participants sit on the floor, regardless of caste, status, wealth or creed, powerfully symbolizing the central Sikh doctrine of the equality of all people. Our tour continues with visits to the other important sites of Amritsar. We visit Jallianwala Bagh, a public garden which commemorates the infamous massacre on the site committed by the British in 1919. There is also time spent at the Ranjit Singh Palace Museum and Ram bagh gardens. Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the founder of the Sikh Empire which was at the peak of its powers in the early 19th century, and this museum is housed in his former palace set in the middle of the beautiful Ram Bagh gardens. The museum hosts a wealth of relics including the dresses of Khalsa warriors, paintings, coins and weaponry.

In the afternoon, we will head out from the city to the nearby border town of Wagah on the Grand Trunk Road, which for a long time, was the only road link between India and Pakistan. At sunset, the border between the two countries is closed amid much posturing and fanfare with a 'Beating Retreat' ceremony. As the large iron gates are shut, soldiers from each side parade as the respective nations flags are simultaneously lowered in a ceremony described as "carefully choreographed contempt". Overnight at hotel.

Breakfast and The morning will be at leisure before we transfer to the airport and fly back to Delhi.  Upon arrival into Delhi’s domestic airport, we will be met by an airport representative and transferred to international airport to board your international flight. END THE TOUR.