Golden Temple Amritsar
DURATION: 07 Nights / 08 Days
DESTINATIONS: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Amritsar - Delhi
DAY 01 : ARRIVE DELHI
On arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer to prebooked hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 02 : DELHI - JAIPUR
After breakfast, half day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, the
largest mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan, the construction was started
in 1844 and was not completed until 1658; Red Fort, which was also built
by Shah Jehan. This massive fort was built from 1638 to 1648; Chandni Chowk
and Rajghat - the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi.
sightseeing of the old and modern capital of India. Afternoon, leave for
Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check in at prebooked hotel.
DAY 03 : JAIPUR
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride from the foothills
of the Aravallis to the fort entrance. Amber Fort : At a distance of 11
kms from Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of Jaipur state. Construction
of the fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's
army and is a superb example of Rajput architecture.
Afternoon, city tour of Jaipur. Visit the City Palace which has museum having
an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamel ware and weapons; Jantar
Mantar - the observatoyr built my Maharaja Jai Singh in 1728 and the façade
of Hawa Mahal.
DAY 04 : JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI - AGRA
After breakfast, leave for Agra. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city
of Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital
of the Moghuls, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water.
See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti,
Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original
glory. Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in the evening and checkin at
prebooked hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 05 : AGRA - DELHI
After breakfast, city tour of Agra. Visit Red fort, which was built by Emperor
Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson,
Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst
many other beautiful structues; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was contructed by
Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed
for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan; the highlight of the
day
- The Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his
wife Mumtaz Mahal. Contruction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed
until 1653. Afternoon, free for individual activities. Afternoon, leave
for Delhi. Arrive Delhi and check in at prebooked hotel.
DAY 06 : DELHI - AMRITSAR (TRAIN)
After breakfast, city tour of New Delhi. Visit Humayuns Tomb : built in
mid 16th century golden temple indiahis is an early example of Mughal architecture;
Qutab Minar, drive past India Gate, President House, Connaught Place. The
city tour ends with a visit to Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir). Afternoon,
transfer to the railway station to board train for Amritsar. Amritsar, literally
a Pool of Nectar, derives its name from Amrit Sarovar, the holy tank that
surrounds the fabulous Golden Temple. First time visitors to Amritsar could
be forgiven for the impression that Amritsar is like any other small town
in northern India. But Amritsar stands head and shoulders above any other
city, its status elevated and sanctified by the presence of the venerable
Golden Temple. On arrival in Amritsar meet and assist at the airport and
transfer to prebooked hotel.
DAY 07 : AMRITSAR - DELHI (TRAIN)
After breakfast, visit the Golden Temple - the holiest shrine of the Sikh
religion, also known as Hari Mandir; Jallianwala Bagh - The park commemorates
the 2000 Indians who were killed or wonded at this site, shot indiscriminately
by the British in 1919. The story of this massacre is told in the Martyrs'
Gallery and a section of wall with bullet marks still visible is pr
eserved,
as the well into which some people jumped to escape can be seen; Ram Bagh
- a beautiful garden has a museum built by Sikh Maharaja Ranjit Sing and
has weapons dating back to Mughal time and some portraits of ruling houses
of Punjab. Afternoon , transfer to the railway station to board train for
Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, meet and assist at the airport and transfer
to prebooked hotel.
DAY 08 : DEPART DELHI
Transfer to the airport to board flight back home/onward destination.
