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4-Hour Divine Tour Of The Golden Temple

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Religious, Culture, History

  • Duration

    4 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, Hindi, Punjabi

Description

Get to know the most sacred place in Sikhism; offer prayers and pay respects inside the main complex of the Golden Temple and witness the Golden Palki Sahib ceremony. Then, head to the langar to witness the workings of one of the world's largest community kitchens.

Highlights
  • Visit the Golden Temple
  • Golden Temple Walking Tour expand_more
    • Meet your Amritsar tour guide at the entrance of the Saragarhi Sarai. From here, take a walk on the heritage street to the Golden Temple.
    • Reach the clock tower on the side of the Golden Temple to deposit your shoes.
    • After entering from the northern side of the Golden Temple, get the first glance of the temple while getting down from the stairs. 
    • Walkthrough the entrance gate that leads you to the bridge that connects you to the main temple.
    • Go down the bridge towards the sanctum, absorb the calmness and appreciate the serene beauty of the holy shrine. Here, do not disturb other pilgrims who are offering their prayers. Inspect the gold plated walls and the beautiful limestone paintings enhancing the architectural value of the Golden Temple.
    • After exploring the Golden Temple, take the bridge towards the main square to receive the Holy Pudding as a token of blessing.
    • From there, head to the Akal Takht, the Throne of God. This is the place where the holy book rests during the night. Here, sit at a convenient place to observe the holy ceremony.
    • After the ceremony ends, walk towards the memorial of one of the greatest warrior and martyr. On the way, visit the Dukh Bhanjani Ber (sorrow healer tree) to understand the history and significance of the holy pond.
    • Head into the community kitchen, one of the world's largest community kitchen, where food is served to nearly 1,00,000 pilgrims from all around the world for free. While moving through the kitchen, observe the chefs and volunteers preparing the dishes like lentils, puddings, roti, vegetables, and tea. Go to the second floor of the kitchen and witness the roti making machine, making as much as 6000 rotis in one hour.
    • Sit and take some time to relax and reflect on this experience with other members of the tour.
What's Included
  • English-speaking Amritsar tour guide
  • Photos
  • Communal tea and snacks
What's Excluded
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals
Know before you go
  • It is recommended to wear comfortable t-shirts, pants, and shoes.
  • Clothes covering full arms and legs are recommended as they are mandatory to enter religious places. During winters, it is also recommended to carry a warm jacket and hand gloves.
  • Avoid bringing heavy backpacks, camera bags, expensive clothes, and accessories on this tour.
  • Avoid slippers or sandals and loose outfits as they may hinder the walking experience.
Meeting Point

Saragarhi Sarai, Golden Temple Road, Town Hall, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar, Punjab, India

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 INR 1000 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 INR 700 Per Person

This is a group tour

Starting From

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USD 13 / person