Delhi β Amritsar
Straight up NH-44 through Haryana and Punjab β Panipat, Ambala, Ludhiana and Jalandhar β to reach Amritsar for the Golden Temple at night.
- 7:00 AM Pickup from your home or hotel in Delhi NCR
- 9:00 AM Breakfast at Murthal The highway dhabas at Murthal are known across North India for stuffed parathas served with white butter.
- 2:00 PM Lunch near Jalandhar
- 4:30 PM Arrive in Amritsar, hotel check-in
- 7:00 PM Golden Temple lit up at night Sri Harmandir Sahib, the holiest shrine of the Sikhs, its gilded sanctum standing in the Amrit Sarovar. It is open day and night; cover your head, remove shoes and wash your feet before entering.
- 9:00 PM Dinner at Kesar Da Dhaba A dhaba running since 1916, famous for its slow-cooked dal and phirni in clay bowls.
Overnight: Amritsar
Tip: The streets around the Golden Temple are closed to cars. The car drops you at the multi-level parking and it is a short walk through the Heritage Street.