Amritsar Tours & Holidays
Amritsar Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Amritsar derives its name from Amrit Sarovar, the holy tank that surrounds the fabulous Golden Temple. Located in the heart of the city, the temple complex is surrounded by a maze of narrow lanes, or katras, that house one of the busiest markets in India. But the Golden Temple is a serene presence, radiating a calm that makes people bow their heads in reverence. The gurudwara, as Sikh temples are called, is the holiest of Sikh shrines. It is not just Sikhs who travel to the Golden Temple to pay ...
Amritsar derives its name from Amrit Sarovar, the holy tank that surrounds the fabulous Golden Temple. Located in the heart of the city, the temple complex is surrounded by a maze of narrow lanes, or katras, that house one of the busiest markets in India. But the Golden Temple is a serene presence, radiating a calm that makes people bow their heads in reverence. The gurudwara, as Sikh temples are called, is the holiest of Sikh shrines. It is not just Sikhs who travel to the Golden Temple to pay homage; Hindus and people of other faiths make the pilgrimage to offer prayers at Harmandir Sahib. Another major attraction is the Indo-Pakistan border crossing at Wagah, just a short distance from Amritsar, with its elaborate change-of-guards ceremony.
Best experiences
EXPERIENCE THE WAGAH BORDER CEREMONY
Join the patriotic crowds to witness the extraordinary – and very bizarre – Wagah Border Ceremony. Watch the spectacle of the frontier guards of India and Pakistan squaring up to one another in an act of great bravado, pomp and ceremony.
Enjoy a heritage walk around the city
Discover another side of the 400-year-old city with a unique heritage walk in the company of a specialist guide, who will take you along forgotten narrow backstreets and into hidden havelis full of history.
Witness the Palki Sahib ceremony in the Golden Temple
Visit the magical Golden Temple at night and witness the fascinating Palki Sahib ceremony, where hundreds of devotees come together to put the Sikh Holy Book (Granth Sahib) to rest for the night, accompanied by the mesmerising sounds of chanting, trumpets and drums.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Hyatt Regency, Amritsar
One of the most comfortable luxury hotels in Amritsar, Hyatt Regency Amritsar has lovely views of the city. The rooms are spacious and modern with all en suite facilities and plush furnishings that you…
Ranjit's Svaasa, Amritsar
A charming 250-year-old historic hotel in the heart of Amritsar, this intimate lodging is the city's only boutique, characterful property, built with distinctive red bricks. The owner Rama Mehra is an…