4 day itinerary
Amritsar
Personalized with:For husband & wife only with 4 star hotel stayFor me and wife in 4 star hotels
Itinerary
Here's an ideal itinerary for 4 days in Amritsar:
Day 1:
- Check-in to your 4-star hotel and freshen up
- Visit the iconic , one of the most revered Sikh shrines in the world. Take a dip in the holy sarovar (pool) and witness the evening ceremony of the Guru Granth Sahib being carried to its resting place.
- Enjoy a delicious dinner at the langar hall, where free meals are served to all visitors.
Day 2:
- Start your day with a visit to , a public garden that commemorates the tragic massacre of peaceful protesters by British troops in 1919.
- Explore the historic walled city of Amritsar on foot, visiting the bustling bazaars and street food stalls.
- In the evening, attend the , a daily military parade and flag-lowering ceremony that takes place at the India-Pakistan border.
Day 3:
- Take a day trip to the nearby town of Tarn Taran, known for its beautiful gurudwara and historic sarovar.
- Visit the , believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama's sons Luv and Kush.
- Return to Amritsar in the evening and enjoy a leisurely dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 4:
- Spend your last day in Amritsar exploring the city's rich culinary heritage. Take a cooking class and learn how to make traditional Punjabi dishes like butter chicken, dal makhani, and naan bread.
- Visit the , which tells the story of the traumatic partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.
- End your trip with a visit to the , a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Durga.
I hope this itinerary helps you plan your trip to Amritsar!