Amritsar
4 day holiday extension from £495 per person
Amritsar
4 day Amritsar holiday extension from only £495pp
Located in the northern Indian state of Punjab, Amritsar was established in 1577 by the fourth Sikh guru, Ram Das. Home to the magnificent Golden Temple, Sikhism’s holiest shrine and a worthy rival to the Taj Mahal as India’s most spectacular monument, Amritsar offers a beautiful blend of culture, history and tradition.
This holiday extension is available to add to the end of our Golden Triangle & Ranthambore tour.
Amritsar itinerary
The fascinating city of Amritsar offers many highlights, including the Guard Retreat ceremony at the Wagah border and the spectacular Golden Temple. The 4-day holiday extension to Amritsar is the perfect finale to your Golden Triangle & Ranthambore tour.
4-day Amritsar holiday extension, from only £495pp
- Day 1 Amritsar, 2 nights
- Day 2 Amritsar
- Day 3 Delhi, Overnight
- Day 4 Depart Delhi
Day 1: Amritsar, 2 nights
We bid farewell to our fellow travelling companions on Day 10 of The Golden Triangle & Ranthambore tour, departing Jaipur in the early evening on our flight to Amritsar. Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel, the impressive Radisson Blu Amritsar, which will be our home for the next two nights.
Included meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 2: Amritsar
After breakfast, we begin our sightseeing tour with a visit to the striking Golden Temple in Jallianwala Bagh. We continue to the Partition Museum, a world first ‘people’ museum that tells the stories of millions of people affected during the partition of 1947. The afternoon is reserved for a very special journey to Wagah border, to witness the inimitable Guard Retreat ceremony. This daily ‘beating retreat’ ceremony attracts crowds from both the sides of the India-Pakistan border, and is characterised by elaborate and rapid dance-like manoeuvres.
Later this evening we’ll see the breath-taking Golden Temple at night, when numerous lights illuminate its beauty, and witness the sacred and much revered Palki Sahib ceremony.
Included meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 3: Delhi, Overnight
Enjoy a day at leisure before we depart Amritsar late in the afternoon. We board our train to Delhi and enjoy one last scenic journey, before our late evening arrival at the Novotel Aerocity Hotel.
Included meals: Breakfast and packed dinner
Day 4: Depart Delhi
This morning we say goodbye to the delights of India and transfer to Delhi Airport, boarding our Etihad Airways flight back to the UK via Abu Dhabi.
Included meals: Breakfast and in-flight dinner and drinks
Departure dates & prices
At Distant Journeys we like to offer greater flexibility so you can make your holiday the one that you want. To do this we have offered a variety of extensions for the end of your Golden Triangle & Ranthambore tour, so if you have always wanted to experience the Golden Temple in all it’s glory this is the perfect accompaniment.
Amritsar
| Departure date | Price (pp) | ||
| September 2021 – August 2022 | |||
| All Dates | £495 | ||
| September 2022 – August 2023 | |||
| All Dates | £545 | ||
Prices: Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double room.
Single occupancy supplement: £125.
Deposit: When booking the Golden Triangle & Ranthambore tour, your deposit will cover the Amritsar extension.
Minimum numbers: A minimum of 2 guests from the tour is required for this extension. If only one passenger is taking the extension a higher single supplement may be applicable.
Visa information: An e-Tourist visa is required for travel to India. For more information on applying for your visa and the associated costs, please refer to our FAQ’s page.
Important information: Prices are subject to availability but the correct price will always be confirmed before you book. For full terms and conditions see our terms and conditions page.
So much included
Each of Distant Journeys’ escorted holidays to India offers exceptional value for money, and our India tour extensions are no exception. Our 4-day Amritsar extension includes air travel from Jaipur to Amritsar, train travel from Amritsar to Delhi, accommodation for two nights in Amritsar and one night in Delhi, the services of a local guide and all transfers. Breakfast and dinner are included every day, and you’ll enjoy a wonderful sightseeing tour taking in the Golden Temple, the ‘beating retreat’ ceremony at the India-Pakistan border and a return visit to the Golden Temple in the evening to witness the sacred Palki Sahib ceremony.
Flights with scheduled airlines
- Economy class flights between Jaipur and Amritsar.
- All airport charges, security charges and any applicable fuel surcharges
Carefully selected hotels
- First class and deluxe hotels in great locations
- Hotel porterage
- Applicable hotel taxes
Many meals
- Daily breakfast
- Three dinners
Unforgettable experiences
- Experience the Guard Retreat ceremony
- Experience the Golden Temple at night and the Palki Sahib Ceremony
On the ground
- Services of an experienced guide and driver
- All overseas transfers
- Travel by train from Amritsar to Delhi
100% confidence
- Your holiday is covered by our Price Promise
- Your holiday is covered by our Covid Guarantee
- Your holiday is fully ATOL protected
Hand-picked hotels
Our Directors have carefully chosen all the hotels we use on our tours to India, making sure they meet the high standards that are essential to the enjoyment of a touring holiday. This quality naturally extends to those we have selected for the tour extensions. Both the Radisson Blu Amritsar and the Novotel Aerocity in Delhi are in a convenient location and offer excellent accommodation and service.
ALL HOTELS
Radisson Blu Hotel, Amritsar
The Radisson Blu Hotel is surrounded by lush, manicured grounds and is an oasis of calm among the bustling city of Amritsar. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to the Golden Temple, and features include a choice of dining… Find out more >-
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Novotel New Delhi Aerocity, Delhi
Conveniently located just a few minutes from Indira Gandhi International Airport, the Novotel New Delhi Aerocity is a superb, modern hotel and a great base from which to enjoy all that Delhi has to offer. The air-conditioned rooms are spacious… Find out more >- Official rating
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Customer reviews 
Our India tours and their extensions are all brand new itineraries, with the first tour due to depart in late 2021. This page will be updated with reviews just as soon as our first customers return home and have been contacted by the independent reviews company Feefo. In the meantime, please take a look at the many reviews for our other tours – we’re sure you will be encouraged and inspired by the great reviews we have received.
