PANJ TAKHT YATRA

Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
On arrival at Delhi, our local representative will assist you at the airport and transfer to your hotel (Check in time at hotelis 1400 Hrs.). Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi
After breakfast proceed to visit Gurdwara Bangla Sahib (near Connaught Place) - the most popular Gurudwara (place of worship - Sikh religion)). It is recognized for its association with 8th Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan. The complex of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib includes a huge holy pond, temple, a cooking area, a school as well as a big art gallery. As practiced in all Gurudwaras around the world, right here too Langar (holy vegetarian food) is practiced. Drive pass through Parliament House, Presidents House & India Gate. Visit Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib - which was built to commemorate the martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur in Chandni Chowk market area. Later also visit the Red Fort (out side). Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi/Nanded by AI - 455 (1520/1705)-Operates only on Monday
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport to board the flight to Nanded. On arrival, pick up from airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Nanded
After breakfast proceed to visit the 1st Takhat of Shri Hazoor Sahib - the place from where the tenth Guru rose to heaven along with his horse Dilbag Spend the day listening to the Kirtan at the Gurudwara. Also visit the Closeby Gurudwaras of Shri Banda Ghat, Gurudwara Shikar Ghat, Shri Nagina Ghat Sahib & Sri Heera Ghat. At evening attend aarti at Shri Hazoor Sahib followed by langar. Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 : Nanded/Bidar/Nanded (100 Kms/4 hrs. one way)
After breakfast proceed for same day excursion of Gurudwara Shri Nanak Jhira Sahib - situated in Bidar in Karnataka state, dedicated to Guru Nanak. After visit return back to Nanded. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 : Nanded/Mumbai by 2T-517 (1045/1225)
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport to board the flight to Mumbai. On arrival at Mumbai, pick up from airport and transfer to hotel. Later proceed to visit Gateway of India, Mani Bhawan (Mahatma Gandhi’s home when he used to visit Mumbai), Rajabai Clock tower & Hanging Garden. Also drive through marine drive (known as Queen’s Necklace). Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Mumbai/Patna by 6E-5373 (0905/1135)
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport to board a flight for Patna. On arrival in Patna, pick up from airport and transfer to hotel. Later proceed to visit the Takht Sri Patna Sahib - the gurudwara built in remembrance of the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. After spending some time at the Patna Sahib, also visit the Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Patna/Delhi by 6E-249 (1030/1225)
              Delhi/Chandigarh by 6E-937 (1340/1440)
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi and further connect the flight to Chandigarh. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or explore the sector 17 market of Chandigarh at your own. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09 : Chandigarh/Anandpur Sahib & Keshgarh Sahib/Ludhiana (195 Kms)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Anandpur Sahib - one of the holiest Sikh sites, was founded by Guru Tegh Bahadur. Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib - most sacred shrine in the town, built on a hillock with the lower Shivaliks as a backdrop. It is the place where Guru Gobind Singh formed the Khalsa Panth (Sikh Nation). After visit continue drive to Ludhiana. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Ludhiana/Damadama Sahib/Ludhiana (160 Kms/3 Hrs. one way)
After breakfast proceed for same day excursion of Damadama Sahib - situated in the Talwandi Sabo In Bathinda Distt. This Holy Takht is 4th Takht of Khalsa Panth. Guru Gobind Singh stayed at this place for around 1 1/4 year. This was the place where Guru Ji also got the holy Beed of Aad Guru Granth Sahib Ji written by Martyr Bhai Mani Singh Ji. After visit return to Ludhiana. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : Ludhiana/Amritsar (141 Kms/3 Hrs.)
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Amritsar, on arrival check in at hotel. Later visit Sri Harmandir Sahib - is named after Hari (God) the temple of God, also known as the Golden Temple - the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion. It was built by the fifth Sikh guru, Guru Arjan, in the 16th Century. In 1604, Guru Arjan completed the Adi Granth, the holy scripture of Sikhism. There are four doors to get into the Harmandir Sahib, which symbolize the openness of the Sikhs towards all people and religions. The Gurdwara is surrounded by a large lake or holy tank, known as the Sarovar, which consists of Amrit (holy water). Sri Harmandir Sahib is the heritage of the Sikh people gathered in their five hundred years old history. In the evening visit Wagah Border “India–Pakistan Border” which is famous for its `Retreat` ceremony at the time of sunset. Indeed the flag-lowering ceremony at the end of each day on the India-Pakistan border at Wagah in Punjab has over the years become a tourist destination. The two flag posts are located contiguous to the boundary line between the two gates. The Wagah check-point is about mid-way between the cities of Lahore in Pakistan and Amritsar in India, each about 25 kilometers away. After that in evening back to the Hotel. overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : Amritsar/Delhi by AI-454(0650/0755) Departure
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi and further connect the flight to onward destination.

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Note : Kindly note distance & driving hours mentioned in the itinerary are approximate, it will be more or less depend on road condition & traffic on any particular day.