About the tour
About Punjab
Punjab — the “Land of Five Rivers” and the soul of north Indian Sikh heritage. Home to the iconic Golden Temple, the moving Wagah border ceremony, sprawling mustard fields, the world’s most welcoming langar kitchens, and a hospitality culture that has charmed travellers for centuries. From the freedom-fighting history of Jallianwala Bagh to the modern planned city of Chandigarh, Punjab offers history, faith, food and warmth in equal measure.
Best Time to Visit
- October – March — ideal weather (10–25 °C), Lohri and Baisakhi festivals.
- April – June — very hot, often above 40 °C.
- July – September — monsoon, manageable rainfall.
Where to Go
Amritsar — The Holy City
Home to Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) — Sikhism’s holiest shrine. Volunteer at the world’s largest free community kitchen (langar) feeding 100,000+ daily, and witness the spine-tingling Wagah border ceremony.
Highlights
- Golden Temple (24-carat gold coating, Amrit Sarovar)
- Langar Hall — volunteer or eat (free, all welcome)
- Jallianwala Bagh — 1919 massacre memorial
- Wagah Border ceremony (sunset)
- Partition Museum
- Akal Takht
- Durgiana Temple (Hindu silver temple)
- Maharaja Ranjit Singh Panorama
- Amritsari food trail (Lawrence Road)
Chandigarh — The Planned City
Designed by Le Corbusier — UNESCO-listed Capitol Complex, India’s first modern planned city, capital of both Punjab and Haryana.
Highlights
- Rock Garden (Nek Chand’s recycled-art masterpiece)
- Sukhna Lake
- Capitol Complex (UNESCO)
- Rose Garden (Asia’s largest)
- Pinjore Gardens (excursion)
Anandpur Sahib
The “City of Bliss” — birthplace of the Khalsa Panth. The Hola Mohalla festival in March features martial arts, mock battles and a sea of orange-turbaned warriors (Nihangs).
Patiala — Royal Heritage
The capital of erstwhile Patiala State — known for the famous “Patiala Peg” of whisky and the heritage Qila Mubarak.
Highlights
- Qila Mubarak fort complex
- Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace)
- Moti Bagh Palace
- Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib
Other Popular Destinations
- Wagah-Attari Border — daily flag-lowering ceremony
- Bathinda — old fort, oil refineries
- Tarn Taran & Goindwal Sahib — important Gurdwaras
- Kapurthala — Indo-French Jagatjit Palace
- Ludhiana — Punjab’s commercial capital
Punjabi Cuisine
- Amritsari Kulcha — stuffed flatbread baked in tandoor
- Sarson da Saag & Makki di Roti — winter classic of mustard greens + corn flatbread
- Chole Bhature — fried bread with chickpea curry
- Butter Chicken & Tandoori Chicken — Punjabi gifts to the world
- Amritsari Fish — battered river fish
- Lassi — sweet or salted yoghurt drink
- Pinni & Phirni — traditional sweets
- Kesar Da Dhaba (Amritsar) — legendary thali joint since 1916
How to Reach
By Air
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ), Amritsar — direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai and London. Chandigarh (IXC) is also a major hub.
By Rail
Excellent connectivity. Shatabdi Express links Delhi to Amritsar in 6 hours.
By Road
NH-44 from Delhi to Amritsar (450 km, 7 hr). See our fleet — perfect for a Delhi → Amritsar → Wagah → Chandigarh circuit.
Ready to experience Punjabi hospitality? Use the booking card or chat with Prithvi on WhatsApp — we’ll plan your Golden Temple + Wagah Border + heritage road trip.