India · Religious & Spiritual

8-Hour Amritsar Landmarks Tour with Wagah Border Ceremony

8 Hours Round trip from Golden Temple Rd Easy pace

Walk through the local markets of Amritsar

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the stunning Golden Temple, the most sacred site of Sikhism
02 Learn about the Baisakhi tragedy at Jallianwala Bagh
03 Explore Amritsar's Old City, from Chudi Bazaar to its lively food streets
04 Experience village life and local traditions at Pul Kanjri
05 Attend the India-Pakistan retreat ceremony at the Wagah Border

Marvel at the famous Golden Temple, learn about the tragedy at Jallianwala Bagh, wander through the Old City, and attend the retreat ceremony at the Wagah Border. Get to know the real Amritsar, an important city in the Indian state of Punjab, as you explore its sacred sites, historic landmarks, traditional bazaars, and local way of life.

Marvel at the famous Golden Temple, learn about the tragedy at Jallianwala Bagh, wander through the Old City, and attend the retreat ceremony at the Wagah Border.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Amritsar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Golden Temple, Old City and Wagah Border Tour

Get picked up by your Amritsar guide/driver at 10:00 am.
Visit the Golden Temple, the primary centre of Sikh pilgrimage and the most sacred site of this religion.
Enter Jallianwala Bagh, the memorial to the bloodbath tragedy where Brigadier Reginald Dyer attacked innocent people during the festival of Baisakhi.
Explore the Old City. See the bustling streets, people creating handmade jewellery, handicrafts, utensils, sculptures, and pots in steel, copper, and brass, as well as Chudi Bazaar and the food streets.
See Pul Kanjri. Pass through a tiny and typical village where you will experience the lifestyle and traditions of the people in their own environment.
Proceed to the Wagah Border to see the retreat ceremony of India and Pakistan.
Drop off at your hotel at 7:00 pm.