Divine Journey: Amritsar to Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara Excursion
Why we love it?
The Divine Journey: Amritsar to Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara Excursion offers a comprehensive exploration of two significant Sikh pilgrimage sites in India. Spanning 7 hours and 30 minutes, this tour is ideal for spiritual seekers, history enthusiasts, and cultural explorers looking to deepen their understanding of Sikh traditions and architecture. Participants will travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring comfort throughout the journey, and can choose options for a local English-speaking guide and lunch. The excursion is distinctive for its blend of historical insight and spiritual experience, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the rich heritage of Amritsar and Anandpur Sahib.
Inclusions
- Private AC car/van for pick up and drop off from/to your hotel.
- English speaking local guide, if option selected.
- Entrance fees to monuments, if option selected.
- Lunch, if option selected.
- Bottled water in the car.
- Government Taxes.
Exclusions
- Camera charges at monuments.
- Gratuities and optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Itinerary
Step 1
7:00 AM - Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Amritsar in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. You will start your journey to Anandpur Sahib, which is located about 200 kilometers away from Amritsar. The journey will take around 4 hours, depending on traffic conditions.
Step 2
11:00 AM - You will arrive at Takhat Sri Kesgarh Sahib Ji, Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara. This is one of the most revered Sikh institutions in the country and has a rich and glorious history. Your guide will take you on a tour of the Gurudwara, where you will learn about the history of the Khalsa Panth and the initiation of Khande di Pahul by Guru Gobind Singh Ji on the holy day of Baisakhi in 1699. You will also see numerous relics and memoirs from the past, including Guru Gobind Singh’s Khanda, Katara, his own gun, and the double-edged weapon called Saif.
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM - You will spend two hours exploring the Gurudwara and learning about its history. Your guide will explain the significance of the relics and memoirs that you see.
Step 3
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM - You will have lunch at a local restaurant.
Step 4
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM - After lunch, you will visit the Virasat-e-Khalsa Sikh museum. This museum is built in the honor of Sikhism and celebrates the glorious Sikh history. You will see relics and memoirs of the struggles and triumphs of Sikh warriors over the past centuries. The museum also displays the scriptures written by Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
Step 5
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM - You will have some free time to explore the local market and buy souvenirs. Your guide will recommend some good shops where you can buy traditional handicrafts, textiles, and other souvenirs.
Step 6
5:00 PM - You will depart from Anandpur Sahib and start the journey back to Amritsar.
9:00 PM - You will be dropped off at your hotel in Amritsar.
Please Note
- Stroller or pram accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not suitable for pets
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please provide your hotel name and address at the time of booking or at least 3 days prior to the trip date. Our guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby at the scheduled time. Contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
