The Taste of Punjab Tour

Pickup from Delhi and 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 onsightseeing 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 Firozpur, arrival and check in to Hotel. Firozpur,Ferozepur is an ancient city situated close to the present day India-Pakistan border. It is believed to have been founded by Ferozeshah Tughluq in the 14th century.Later on sightseeing of Firozpur, visit, Anglo - Sikh War Memorial, The Anglo-Sikh War Memorial at Ferozeshah is dedicated to the two wars that the Sikh Empire fought against the British East India Company following the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.Swetamber Jain Temple, The 19th century Swetamber Jain Temple in Zira is dedicated to the 23rd Jain Tirthankara and draws devotees of many faiths.Late PM visit Hussaini Border, Since 1970 there has been a Retreat Ceremony at the border crossing every day at 6 pm, similar to the Wagah border ceremony. 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 Jalandhar, arrival and check inn to Hotel. Jalandhar, Jalandhar district, located in the irrigated plains between the Beas and Sutlej rivers, is seeped in legend. One tradition says that it is named after a demon king mentioned in the Puranas and the Mahabharata.Later on sightseeing of Jalandhar, visit Dakhni Sarai, It was built in the 17th century by Mughal nobleman Ali Mardan Khan. The large quadrangular setting typifies a rest house of the times, the outer walls of which enclose a half-domed mosque, a well, geometric gardens and rooms for travellers.Mughal Bridge, To the east of the Dakhni Sarai, in Mallian Kalan village is one of the few remaining Mughal-era bridges. Phillaur Fort, Originally a serai (inn) builtby Shah Jahan on the Grand Trunk Road, the magnificent Phillaur fort was substantially reconstructed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh to serve as the easternmost outpost of his empire. Designed by the Maharaja’s Italian and French generals, the fort’s architecture has a distinct European character. over night stay at Hotel.

 

after breakfast drive to Patiala, on the way visit Rural Museum in Ludhiana, The inviting facade of a traditional haveli welcomes you to the Rural Museum located in the Punjab Agricultural University. Founded by Dr M S Randhawa, the celebrated civil servant, this museum displays a large number of handicrafts, household implements, and traditional musical instruments, & Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum, Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum, a tribute to the gallant soldiers of Punjab is located near Hotel Amaltas, about 5 KM from Ludhiana Railway Station on GT Road, Ludhiana – Amritsar Highway (NH-1).continue drive to Patiala, arrival and check inn to Hotel. Patiala, 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 Delhi. arrival at Delhi and drop to ( Home/Hotel/Airport/Railway Station).

 

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