3 Days Amritsar Family Tour is a leisurely holiday. Amritsar, home to Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib), is the cultural capital of Punjab and the holy city of the Sikhs. Amritsar was founded in 1579 by Ram Das, the fourth teacher (Guru) of the Sikh religion (and the Sikhs have ten of them) as a central place of worship for the followers of his faith. Amritsar in the past was known as Ram Das Pur or Guru ka Chak. Though the Sikhism came into existence by the first Guru, Nanak Dev Ji but the community was turned into a martial force by the tenth Guru, Gobind Singh Ji. Exploring Amritsar is actually experiencing the cultural journey of Sikhism and Punjab, in general.
Amritsar Family Tour Package unfolds several unique facets of the culture & lifestyles of the local people. A Sikh fellow can be easily recognized. As far as his external aspect is concerned, this is not difficult to define. He is a full-blooded Indian, who, from his adolescence, is bearded — and never cuts his hair. By the law of his religion, he is forbidden to curtail it, so it’s twisted up and quite often, elegantly concealed under a voluminous headgear, the Sikh turban. His general appearance is well-groomed and martial, like some magnificent battle charger. He is proud and polite, often truculent, but above all, he is a man apart. Punjabi women usually don’t wear ‘sarees’. Their traditional costume is the ‘salwar-kamiz’, ‘salwar’ meaning wide ‘pyjama’ trousers gripped at the ankles. Kamiz is a gaily coloured shirt, tightened at the waist, split at the sides and almost reaching the knee. A long muslin scarf (dupatta) and ornamented sandals complete the attire.
During course of exploration of the city while pursuing Amritsar Family Tour itinerary , you will know the history, traditions, day-to-day practices, religious beliefs etc of the people of Amritsar. Menaced by persecution owing to their adoption some five centuries back of a new religion, not only have the Sikhs survived but they have flourished persistently. They still flourish today: throughout the great sub-continent they can be found scattered about here and there, — and thanks to their technological aptitude, are often filling responsible jobs. Where first they were the drivers of cars and trucks, they now pilot planes. The sturdy Punjabi Hindus — of whom more than six million came over from Pakistan after partition — are not wedded to old ways either. Although staunch in their beliefs, they are far less orthodox and have fewer temples than their co-religionaries further south. Life at the crossroads of foreign invasions gave their mentality over the centuries a distinctly go-ahead character.
Day 1 :
Arrival at Amritsar – Visit Attari Wagha Border
On arrival, you will be welcomed by our representative at Amritsar airport / railway station and directly transferred to the pre-booked hotel. Have lunch and relax for while. In the afternoon, around 3 PM, you will be taken to Attari Wagha border to attend the lowering of flags ceremony, being carried out jointly by the armed forces of India & Pakistan since 1959. The ceremony commences at Attari Wagha Border at 5:30 PM sharp. It’s definitely one-of-its-kind pageant of military drills and attracts a large number of tourists from across the globe. Return to hotel to enjoy the facilities & have overnight stay.
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Day 2 :
Amritsar sightseeing
After enjoying delicious breakfast in the hotel, proceed on for visiting major tourist attractions in Amritsar – Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh Memorial, Durgiana Temple & local market. First and foremost, visit Golden Temple.
Sixth Guru Ram Das constructed a pool, the "Pool of Nectar" (which is what Amritsar means) and planned the Harmandir Sahib or Darbar Sahib Temple which his son and successor expanded. Darbar Sahib was later called Golden Temple, the glory of Amritsar and nucleus of Sikh adoration. The pool is surrounded by a pavement of white marble, and the temple itself is reached by a marble causeway. Its bronze plates, heavily covered with pure gold leaf, burn in the tropical sun and flash their light in piercing gleams while their reflection in the still waters leaps up at us. Over the whole there reigns a stillness, a power of peace that seems to stem from that uplift that inhales the cosmic ‘prana’ of the universe. For the Sikhs still practice that consciously physical correspondence with environment that is the inner meaning of this word and which feeds the adept with that celestial food they believe can conquer doubt, disease and even death. In the Sanctuary, under a canopy lies the Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred book of the Sikhs, which is read out from time to time by a priest, to the accompaniment of devotional music. The buildings around the Sacred Tank shelter pilgrims who come to worship from distant places. The Akal Takht (the Immortal Throne) also bordering the Tank — is the supreme seat of Sikh religious authority and contains several relics. Incidentally, the only restriction imposed on those who visit these sacred places consists in the removal of shoes. As is the way with mosques and shrines, slippers are provided, but here no charge is made and no donation accepted. The gardens that surround the Baba Atal Tower — richly painted with frescoes depicting scenes from the life of Guru Nanak — are of a strange and wistful beauty. The whole is impregnated with an energy that typifies the soul of the Sikh.
After visiting Golden Temple, proceed on to visit Durgiana Temple. Durgiana Temple is a Hindu shrine dedicated to the goddess Durga. Some parts of its architecture are closely similar to the design of the Golden Temple.
Thereafter, you will be taken to the Jallianwala Bagh Memorial. It commemorates the Jallianwala Bagh massacre at Amritsar (1919 AD). This event brought the situation to a crisis and the outcry which followed this event brought Mahatma Gandhi to the national stage. Hereinafter, explore local market and taste authentic cuisines of Amritsar. Overnight stay is scheduled in Amritsar hotel.
Day 3 :
Departure
Have scrumptious breakfast in the hotel and, in-time, you will be transferred to Amritsar airport / railway junction.
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Above rates are based on current exchange rate, fuel price, entrance fee, hotel rates and tax structure as applicable on the date of mailing the package proposal, however any change in these components beyond our control shall affect the cost accordingly.
Our Above all cost is based on good combination of Heritage & star hotels. All the hotels are neat and clean, tastefully decorated air-conditioned rooms and of international standards with all modern facilities. We have been using these hotels regularly for our various overseas clients with excellent report in respective categories.
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Cancellation Terms:
50% cancellation if cancelled within 45 days.
75% cancellation if cancelled within 30 days.
100% cancellation if cancelled 15 day or less.