Golden Temple / Mata Vaishno Devi

Package Overview

The Harmandir Sahib also Darbar Sahib and informally referred to as the Golden Temple is a prominent Sikh Gurudwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab. Construction of the Gurudwara was begun by Guru Ram Das ji, the fourth Sikh Guru, and completed by his successor, Guru Arjan Dev ji in 1604. In the early nineteen century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh secured the Punjab region from outside attack and covered the upper floors of the gurudwara with gold, which gives it its distinctive appearance and English name of "Golden Temple". Architecturally, the Darbar Sahib has unique construction influences combining Muslim, Hindu and European Design principles. The Gurudwara is surrounding by a large lake or Holy Tank, Known as the sarovar, which consists of Amrit('holy water" or "immortal nectar"). There are four entrances to the gurudwara, signifying the importance of acceptance and openness. There are three holy trees(bers). each signifying a historical event or sikh saint. Inside the gurudwara there are many memorial plaques that commemorative past sikh historical events, saints, martyrs and includes commemorative inscriptions of all the Sikh soldiers who died fighting in World Wars I and II

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive - Jammu - Katra

  Today on arrival at Jammu, you will meet our representative who will transfer you by surface to katra, starting point for the holy Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage. Arrive and proceed to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure and overnight stay at hotel.

  • Themes Religious & Pilgrimage
• Day 2 : Katra - Vaishno Devi - Katra

  Today after very early morning breakfast you will begin your trek to visit temple of Mata Vaishno Devi, full day for darshan and puja. In the Evening return to Katra and overnight stay at hotel.

  • Themes Hill Stations & Valleys, Religious & Pilgrimage
• Day 3 : Katra - Patnitop

  Today after breakfast a 2 hours drive will take you to Patnitop a serene and peaceful hill station offering breathe taking views of the dense pine forest and snow clad majestic mountains. On arrival check in hotel. Later on visit Sanasar Lake / Nathatop. Evening at leisure and overnight stay at hotel.

  • Themes Religious & Pilgrimage
• Day 4 : Patnitop - Amritsar

  Today after breakfast drive to Amritsar via Jammu. Golden Temple Amritsar literally meaning "Holy Pool of Nectar" is the spiritual and cultural center of the Sikh Religion. Later in the evening visit the Golden Temple for the night ceremony, the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion. Overnight at the hotel.

  • Hotspots Golden Temple
  • Themes Religious & Pilgrimage
• Day 5 : Amritsar

  Today early in the morning revisit the Golden Temple, also visit the Jalianwala Bagh historical monument that tells the sad story of mass killing during the independence movement in India. In the evening visit the Wagah Border located on the Indo - Pakistan border. Wagah is 30 kilometer from the Amritsar main town. Witness the change of guard's ceremony and the flag hoisting and lowering activities which are done with great skill and precision by the border security forces of both the countries. Overnight at hotel.

  • Hotspots Golden Temple
  • Themes Religious & Pilgrimage
• Day 6 : Depart

  on time transfer to Amritsar airport / railway station for your onward journey back home.

  • Themes Religious & Pilgrimage

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Pick and Drop Services

Package Start From

• Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India, Asia

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