Historically known as Ambarsar, Amritsar is one of the most beautiful cities of India that attracts a massive crowd of pilgrims, bloggers and tourists every single year. Here is a list of the top five tourist attractions of Amritsar that one must-see. Destinations covered in Amritsar local sightseeing tour package are as follows.
1. The Jallianwala Bagh
The Jallianwala Bagh houses a garden that brings back the memories of thousands of innocent lives lost to the massacre by the British Army. Spread over an astonishing 6.5 acres, the walls of Jallianwala still have bullet marks. It also houses a well that had several innocent people jumping into to save themselves from the rain of bullets. A sense of respect and patriotism is awakened every time one visits this place.
2. The Golden Temple
The Golden Temple is perhaps the most iconic attraction in India. It promotes the preachings of the Sikh community. It houses a tank called Amrit Sarovar, which is believed to have water that has healing powers. The Harmandir and the Sikh Museum are also must visit within the premises.
3. The Durgiana Temple
Also known as the Lakshmi Narayan Temple, the Durgiana Temple rises from a tank and houses Lord Durga, Lord Krishna and Lord Vishnu. It has doors engraved in silver. The architecture of the Durgiana Temple resembles that of the Golden Temple. The architectures are strikingly similar and unlike that of any other Hindu temple in India.
4. Wagah Border
The Wagah Border separates Lahore from Amritsar. The Indian Border Security Force holds the flag ceremony every sunset. The Wagah Border is about 28 kilometres from the city of Amritsar. The Swarn Jayanti Dwar is a gate that separates India from Pakistan.
5. Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
Originally a palace, the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum is known to be the summer palace of the first Sikh Emperor by the same name. The museum has beautifully preserved the arms, armour, coins, manuscripts and paintings developed under Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s reign.
Conclusion:
Amritsar has several places deemed fit as tourist spots. However, if you are looking to cover top sites in a single day, you can hire a cab or taxi service and rely on the list mentioned above.
Rate full Day 8 hours 80 Km.
DZIRE CAR – 2300/-
INNOVA – 3000/-
TEMPO Travellar – 4000/-
| Package Inclusions | Package Exclusions |
|---|---|
| Pickup & Drop All sightseeing’s by individual car Transfers: Destination-Hotel-Destination Sight-seeing as per tour itinerary All toll taxes, parking fees & driver’s allowance. | Airfare/ train fare Monuments Entrance fees during sightseeing Camera charges/Rides etc 5% Government Service Tax. Personal Expenses like, Laundry shopping Any other item not specified in the Package Inclusions |
