Arrival at Amritsar Airport or Railway Station - The second-largest city of Punjab, Amritsar is colloquially known as Ambarsar. Amritsar is the spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikh Religion. Amritsar is home to Harmindir Sahib, popularly known as "the Golden Temple," one of Sikhism’s most spiritually significant and most – visited gurudwaras. After fresh up Witness the Retreat Ceremony at Waga Border - is a road border between India and Pakistan. It is a famous tourist spot nowadays because of the famous beating retreat ceremony that is held every day before sunset. Almost 5,000 people visit the border to be a part of this ceremony. The flag ceremony is conducted by the Indian Border Security Force and Pakistan Rangers. Wagah Border in Amritsar is the only road border between India and Pakistan. The border lies on the Grand Trunk Road between the cities of Amritsar, India and Lahore, Pakistan. The border is located at a distance of 22 km from Lahore and 28 km from Amritsar. There is a ceremony that happens every day before sunset and people visit to see the ceremony with great patriotism. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast proceed for visit to Visit the Golden Temple - The legendary Golden Temple is actually just a small part of this huge gurdwara complex, known to Sikhs as Harmandir Sahib. Spiritually, the focus of attention is the tank that surrounds the gleaming central shrine – the Amrit Sarovar, from which Amritsar takes its name, excavated by the fourth Sikh guru, Ram Das, in 1577. Ringedby a marble walkway, the tank is said to have healing powers, and pilgrims come from across the world to bathe in its sacred waters. Visit the Jallianwala Bagh - Jallianwala Bagh is a public garden in Amritsar in the Punjab state of India, and houses a memorial of national importance, established in 1951 by the Government of India, to commemorate the massacre of peaceful celebrators including unarmed women and children by British occupying forces,on the occasion of the Punjabi New Year on April 13, 1919 in the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. Colonial British Raj sources identified 379 fatalities and estimated about 1100 wounded. Civil Surgeon Dr. Smith indicated that there were 1,526 casualties. Overnight stay at hotel.
Today after morning breakfast check out from hotel and drive for Katra. Katra is one of the most spiritual places in Jammu Kashmir, known to be the home of the revered Vaishno Devi Temple. Set at an elevation of 875 m, there are plenty of tourist sites in the city that truly make it a popular tourist destination for families looking for a good time in the lap of nature. On arrival check in into hotel. Overnight stay at Katra.
Early in the morning we proceed further to visit the Holy temple of Vaishno Devi. This temple is situated on the top of the hill. To visit this temple one has to hire a pony or travel by foot. From Katra the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage is about 12 kms. After visiting the temple we return back to Katra the same day. Overnight at Katra.
Please Note : Helicopter Tickets, Pony, Palakhi is not included in package.
# The vehicle is allowed to drop at your hotel and from there onwards one has to walk or can go by
ponies on direct payment.
After Breakfast Transfer to Jammu Airport for your onward journey.
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Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Amritsar
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Amritsar, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Katra