2-Day Amritsar & Golden Temple Tour from Delhi by Train

Two days, two trains, three temples and the border ceremony most visitors miss

A two-day guided tour from Delhi to Amritsar by train, visiting the Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh memorial and Durgiana Temple, with an English-speaking guide, hotel accommodation, all meals and round-trip rail tickets included. The itinerary pairs the spiritual center of Sikhism with the Wagah border's flag-lowering ritual, a daily ceremony performed by border security forces of India and Pakistan. Hotel options range from 4-star to 5-star properties.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Delhi to Amritsar by train and border visit

• Pick up from hotel early morning
• Transfer to New Delhi Railway Station
• Board Superfast Deluxe Train to Amritsar
• Arrive and have lunch
• Visit India/Pakistan Border ceremony
• Transfer to hotel for overnight stay

Day 2: Amritsar sightseeing and return to Delhi

• Start sightseeing at Golden Temple
• Visit Jallianwala Bagh Memorial
• Visit Durgiana Temple
• Have lunch
• Transfer to Amritsar Railway Station
• Board train to Delhi with dinner onboard
• Arrive New Delhi Railway Station and transfer to hotel

The experience

The tour starts before dawn: a 6:15 am pickup from your Delhi hotel takes you to New Delhi Railway Station for a 7:20 am Superfast Deluxe train departure to Amritsar. After lunch on arrival, you head straight to the Wagah border to watch the changing of the guard ceremony and flag hoisting and lowering: a ritual performed with precision by both countries' border security forces. The day ends at your hotel, either Hotel Ritz (4-star) or Ramada (5-star), depending on which option you booked.

Day two begins at 8 am with sightseeing in Amritsar itself. The Golden Temple, built by Guru Arjun Singh in the late 16th century, is the spiritual center of the Sikh faith and the first major stop. From there you visit Jallianwala Bagh, a memorial dedicated to the hundreds of martyrs of the 1919 massacre. The final temple is Durgiana, which sits in the middle of a sacred lake and draws pilgrims from across the world. After lunch, you transfer to Amritsar Railway Station for the 4:40 pm return train to Delhi, with dinner served on board. You arrive back at New Delhi Railway Station around 11:05 pm and are picked up for transfer to your hotel.

Your guide speaks English and is with you throughout the sightseeing portions. All transport between Delhi and Amritsar is by air-conditioned train and vehicle, and the package covers monument fees, breakfast, lunch and dinner. You'll need to carry a valid photo ID (passport, driver's license or student card) for the border crossing.

What’s included

• Round-trip A/C Chair Class train tickets from Delhi to Amritsar.
• hotel accommodation for one night on twin sharing (choice of 4-star or 5-star property).
• professional English-speaking guide.
• monument entry fees.
• breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• private air-conditioned vehicle transport between your hotel and the railway station in Delhi, and for sightseeing in Amritsar.

Options for this experience

2 options

Package price with 4-star hotelsGuide in 5 languages · 06:15Includes hotel stay, return train tickets, bottled water, a live tour guide, a private vehicle, monument entry fees, and pickup

Package price with 5-star hotelsGuide in 5 languages · 06:15Includes hotel stay, return train tickets, bottled water, a live tour guide, a private vehicle, monument entry fees, and pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:15

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Deejohn Holidays India Tours

Is this one for you?Book the 4-star option if you want the core experience without premium amenities. Choose the 5-star option if you prefer more upscale lodging after a full day of travel and sightseeing. Either way, the fixed schedule and included transport mean you're not arranging trains, hotels or meals. You're stepping off the train and into the sightseeing day ready to go.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

What is the Golden Temple and why is it important?

The Golden Temple is the spiritual center of the Sikh faith, built by Guru Arjun Singh in the late 16th century. It's the first major stop on day two of the tour and the most significant religious site in Amritsar.

Do I need a visa or special documents to visit the Wagah border?

You need to carry a valid photo ID: a passport, driver's license or student card with your photograph. The border crossing is part of the tour itinerary and the ceremony is open to visitors from both sides.

What's included in the hotel accommodation?

One night of hotel accommodation on twin sharing is included. You choose between a 4-star option (Hotel Ritz or similar) or a 5-star option (Ramada or similar) when you book. Breakfast is served at the hotel on day two before sightseeing begins.

How much time do I spend on the trains?

The Superfast Deluxe train departs Delhi at 7:20 am on day one and arrives in Amritsar after lunch. The return train departs Amritsar at 4:40 pm on day two and arrives back at New Delhi Railway Station around 11:05 pm. Both journeys include A/C Chair Class seating and meals are served on board.

What happens at Jallianwala Bagh?

Jallianwala Bagh is a memorial dedicated to the hundreds of martyrs of the 1919 massacre. It's the second major stop on day two of the sightseeing tour, after the Golden Temple.

Can I choose my hotel before booking?

Yes, the tour offers two package options at checkout: one with 4-star hotel accommodation (Hotel Ritz or similar) and one with 5-star accommodation (Ramada or similar). Both include one night on twin sharing and all other tour elements.