Heritage Punjab Tour

Pickup from Delhi and drive to Patiala, arrival and check inn to Hotel. Patiala is Punjab’s most well-known princely state. Its history, entwined with the lives of flamboyant rulers, has bequeathed it with a rich legacy of art and architecture. Patiala was a part of Sirhind during the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughals.Later on sightseeing of Patiala, visit Qila Mubarak, This 18th century qila (fort) was built by Baba Ala Singh who established an independent Sikh principality at Patiala. Bahadurgarh Fort, The Bahadurgarh Fort, on the outskirts of Patiala, was built in the 17th century by Nawab Saif Khan during the reign of Aurangzeb and was reportedly called Saifabad.Heritage Walk, Take a guided walk for an enriching glimpse into Patiala’s glorious past as well as its colourful present. Acquaint yourself with some of the more–and the not-so–popular historical sites as you wind your way from the Shahi Samadhi to the Quila Mubarak.over night stay at Hotel. 

 

After breakfast drive to Bhatinda, arrival and check inn to Hotel.Bhatinda, Bathinda is one of the oldest cities of Punjab and is said to derive its name from the Bhati Rajputs who ruled over this region. The schooner-shaped Bathinda Fort, in the heart of the city, traces its foundation to the early Christian era.Later on sightseeing of Bhatinda, visit, Bhagawati Mandir, Legend ascribes the building of Bhagwathi Mandir to a 17th century miracle.Qila Mubarak, The fort at Bathinda is possibly the oldest in Punjab, going back as far as the early Christian era & Sri Damdama Sahib, Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib was developed as a centre of Sikh learning by Guru Gobind Singh and is considered one of the five Sikh Takhats. over night stay at Hotel.

 

after breakfast drive to Amritsar, arrival and check inn to Hotel. Amritsar, Inextricably linked with the history of Sikhism, Amritsar is amongst the most revered sites of the world. It was founded as recently as the 16th century. Its name is a derivative of the Amrit Sarovar (pool of nectar) amidst which stands the Golden Temple the most sacred of Sikh shrines.Time free at leisure to explore Amritsar at your own. over night stay at Hotel.

 

After breakfast sightseeing of Amritsar, visit Heritage walk, This two-hour guided tour conducted twice-daily showcases some of the richest architectural and traditional heritage from Amritsar’s layered past. It includes the numerous katras, akharas, bungas, havelis & hattis, expressions, all, of traditional town planning. The walk promises to take you back in time as you witness traditional trades and crafts being practisedin the same place and in the same manner, as have been done for centuries. To participate, simply reach the take-off point at pre-designated times and purchase your ticket from the licensed guide on the spot.Golden Temple, The most sacred of Sikh shrines, the Golden Temple, is a major pilgrimage destination for devotees from around the world, as well as, an ever increasing popular tourist attraction. Jaliawala Bagh, On 13 April 1919, a peaceful crowd of 2000 men, women and children had gathered in Jallianwala Bagh, a walled garden near the Golden Temple, to protest British rule.back to Hotel, after relax in the Hotel, proceed to visit Bagha Border, The border with Pakistan lies roughly 30kms from Amritsar at Attari on the Grand Trunk Road to Lahore and is one of the main access points overland to the neighbouring nation.over night stay at Hotel.

 

After breakfast drive to Rupnagar, arrival and check inn to Hotel. Rupnagar,Rupnagar dates back to one of the earliest civilisations of the world. Rich archaeological finds here indicate that the region was inhabited by the Harappans in the third millennium BC. The region was subsequently ruled by several Indian dynasties including the Guptas, Kushanas and Mughals.Later on sightseeing of Rupnagar, visit, Archaeological Museum, The Archeaological Museum of Rupnagar, located on the banks of the Sutlej, is a repository of a marvelous exhibition of Harappan antiquities, including jewelry beads, metallic implements, pottery, wheeled toys and shards from the painted grey ware culture that flourished in the first millennium BC. & Rup Nagar, Rupnagar was the first archaeological site in independent India to reveal Harappan remains. Archaeologists and historians have speculated that this could well be one of the most ancient towns of the region as an expanding Indus Valley civilisation had evidently crossed the Sutlej River. over night stay at Hotel.

 

After breakfast drive to chandigarh, arrival and check inn to Hotel. Chandigarh, Chandigarh, was planned by the famous French architect Le Corbusier. Picturesquely located at the foothills of Shivaliks, it is known as one of the best experiments in urban planning and modern architecture in the twentieth century in India.today time free at leisure to explore chandigarh at your own. over night stay at Hotel. 

 

After breakfast drive to Delhi. arrival at Delhi and drop to ( Home/Hotel/Airport/Railway station).

 

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