Amristar Excursion - (Amristar, Punjab)

The city of Amristar is located in state of Punjab and is a holy city of the Sikh religion. This excursion offers participants an exciting journey into India’s multicultural society. The most stunning place of interest is the Golden Temple, also known as Harmnder Sahib, the single most revered shrine of the Sikhs. The momentous golden plated shrine encircled by the holy nectar lake is a spectacular sight that attracts Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike. Because Amristar is located only 12 miles from the border of Pakistan, participants have the opportunity to watch the daily border closing ceremony—a customary salutation among these neighboring countries, as the border closes at the end of the day. This festivity filled with colorful decorations and cheering audiences, invites participants to witness two nations with strong historical ties, standing side by side.

Excursion Details:

1 night, 2 days
1 night hotel accommodation
Sightseeing trips to:
Golden Temple
Wagh Border Closing Ceremony
English-speaking representative
Transportation to and from camp
Dinner on Saturday, Breakfast on Sunday—lunch may be purchased at various local restaurants (not included in program cost)

Program Itinerary

Day 1 (Saturday)

Have an early morning breakfast at the camp and depart for Amristar at approximately 7:30 AM
Arrive to Amristar in the early afternoon and check into hotel
Free time to explore the city area
Walk through the colorful and crowded bazaars
Have lunch with group at one of the many local restaurants in the area (at own expense)
Late afternoon visit to the Wagh Border Closing Ceremony, between Indian and Pakistan
Return to hotel and have dinner
Free time to relax and settle in for the night

Day 2 (Sunday)

Wake up at approximately 9:00 AM and have breakfast at hotel
Check out of hotel
Morning visit to the Golden Temple
Pick out a restaurant of your choice for lunch (at own expense)
Depart from Amristar to camp in middle afternoon
Arrive at camp in time for dinner

Note: The exact sequence of events may change slightly for each program.

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