Amritsar Freedom Full-Day Private Tour with Pick Up
Description
Travelers looking to learn more about the grave moments in Indian history will find a trove of incredible exhibitions and information in the Partition Museum of Amritsar Jallianwala Bagh and Wagah Border. This tour will be a 7 hour journey into the events of 1947, when the events of India's division of that year caused a ripple of shocking and somber moments in its history. Following this, you head to Jallianwala Bagh, a public garden with a somber history. This garden was made to commemorate the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre that took place right in Amritsar, when troops of the British army cut down participants of a peaceful protest. Although it happens daily, the Wagah Beating Retreat Border ceremony remains moving as a testament of history, culture, and international relations between India and Pakistan. In the ceremony, you will watch the soldiers of two nations put on a show of sorts, with the lowering of both flags and a handshake between two nations.
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Jallianwala Bagh unfolds the story of the most infamous massacre during the British rule that left a deep scar on Indians. Jallianwala Bagh is a public garden situated in the pious city of Amritsar in the state of Punjab. Holding immense national importance, this memorial site was inaugurated on the occasion of Punjabi New Year on 13th April in 1961 by the then President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad. Owing to its historical significance, Jallianwala Bagh tourism has attracted every tourist visiting the state.
The Partition Museum is a public museum located in the town hall in Amritsar, India. The museum aims to become the central repository of stories, materials, and documents related to the post-partition riots that followed the division of British India into two independent countries: India and Pakistan.
Every evening, just before the sunset, the soldiers from the Indian and Pakistan military meet at this border post to engage in a 30-minute display of military camaraderie and showmanship. Officially, the purpose of the ceremony is to formally close the border for the night and lower the national flag. However, it is an entertainment ceremony and a display of national pride for the thousands of people who come here every day. During the build-up to the ceremony, the crowd engages in chanting the Indian national anthem, rounds of applause and Bollywood-style dancing on Hindi songs.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup will be done 15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time. Pickup will be done anywhere within the city. Drop will be done anywhere within the city.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
My guide was very friendly but his English was not as good as others I have had during my stay in India. We started at the Gardens, ( entry free) scene of the 1919 Massacre where, frankly, had I not been aware of the history, I would have been at a loss to understand the significance. I spent two hours alone in the Partition Museum ( entry £2.50) whilst my guide showed another tour taker ( a delightful Canadian, but not of my group), the Golden Temple. To be honest, I enjoyed this more than I would have done with the guide, the Museum being well laid out, with information in English and subtitles to the videos. The Border Ceremony was fascinating: a cross between a football Derby ( think baseball caps and popcorn for sale), with Indian soldiers engaged in rifle twirling like cheerleaders and a pantomime with soldiers encouraging each side of the stadium to shout ' Hindustan' louder than the other. Guide could not accompany into the ' Foreigners' section, but no explanation was needed. Again entry was free and buses and tuk tuks leave the central square daily for the stadium. A good day but probably one I could have arranged independently.
Guide was terrible, she didn’t give her name. She was arrogant and rude and the limited information she shared was fictional as we suspected at the time and confirmed later. She appeared surprised that we wanted to visit the museum, despite it being part of the itinerary and when we visited, it was closed! She was determined to take us to a marble shop and either ignored or spoke over us when we politely declined. Instead, we went to a nearby cafe to discuss whether we wanted to continue the tour due to her attitude and lack of information shared. After she paced in front of our table, we decided to continue to the border ceremony with her, despite her telling us we needed to leave the ceremony prior to the end as she wanted to get back. We were taken to a ‘top restaurant with a famous chef in house’ which we didn’t want to go as we suspected it was the usual tourist trap whereby the guide receives commission. It was ok, full of tourists, over priced and certainly not as described. We had just wanted a local cafe but our requests were again repeatedly ignored. Very disappointed as my daughter was really looking forward to this experience and had researched the history but wanted to visit the museum and learn more from the guide. Complete rip off and avoid
Knowledgeable guide, good English, very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Well worth it! Fascinating place to visit, especially the Golden Temple and the border ceremony
Anilji was an excellent guide through both the known and unknown parts of Amritsar. We had a wonderful experience being picked/dropped, taken behind the scenes at the Golden Temple and arriving at the border at the right time. Highly recommend this tour.
It was a great trip and we had abreast experience here. Location is best. It remind you the situation has happened to jalianwala baug.
very helpful team specially Rahul who booked my package for amritsar local sightseeing at very affordable prices
very helpful team specially hemant who booked my package for amritsar local sightseeing at very affordable prices
