PilgrimageKathmandu → Punjab
Arrival & Evening Palki Ceremony
Arrive in Amritsar and check into accommodation near the Golden Temple complex. Enter through any of the four gates, cover your head (scarves available free), and walk barefoot around the marble parikrama (circumambulation path). At 9:30 PM, witness the Palki Sahib ceremony — the holy book Guru Granth Sahib is carried in a golden palanquin from the temple to its night resting chamber, accompanied by hymns, bugles, and flower petals. The atmosphere is electric with devotion. Cultural tip: All visitors must cover their heads and remove shoes; wash your feet before entering.
Punjab As per plan
Golden Temple darshan, seva & Wagah Border
Rise at 4:00 AM for the Prakash ceremony, when the Guru Granth Sahib is carried from the Akal Takht to the sanctum to the sound of kirtan. Take a dip in the Amrit Sarovar, the sacred pool whose waters are believed to heal, then enter the inner sanctum and receive Karah Prasad (sweet semolina blessed offering). Join Seva (selfless service) at the Langar: help roll chapatis, wash dishes, or serve food alongside volunteers from around the world. Visit the Jallianwala Bagh memorial beside the temple to understand India's freedom struggle, then Gobindgarh Fort, a historic Sikh fort with museums and live performances. Shop for Phulkari embroidery, Punjabi juttis (shoes), and Amritsari papad-wadiyan at the Hall Bazaar. In the evening, drive to the Wagah Border (30 km) for the dramatic India-Pakistan border closing ceremony before your departure.
Punjab As per plan
Everything apart from the trip itself is an upsell — tick what you want.
Kathmandu → Punjab • 2 days • 1 traveller(s) • incl. fees
Rs 13,600
