The Great Tirtha (Centre of pilgrimage) of the Sikhs, it is about
50 kms. to the north of Patiala on Patiala Rupnagar Road via Morinda.
Places to Visit
The main Gurudwara commemorates the martyrdom of the two tender
Sahibzadas (sons), Zorawar Singh (9 years) and Fateh Singh (7
years) of the tenth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, who refused
to give up their religion under threat from their captor, the
Suba of Sirhind. They were suffocated to death in the dome of
Mata Gujri-the grandmother of these martyrs who could not survive
the shock of their martyrdom.
Gurudwara Jyoti Swarup
Gurudwara Jyoti Swarup , located nearby, it is the venue of the
cremation ceremonies of brave Sikh martyrs. Jor Mela (a great
fair) is held here in December every year.
Rauza Sharif of Sheikh Ahmed Farooqi, Mujadid
Alif-saani at Sirhind
This is a historic monument which is acclaimed as a second Mecca
by Suni Muslims. Thousands of Naqshbandi Muslims from Pakistan,
Afghanistan Indonesia and all around India visit this place in or
around August. The mausoleum contains tombs and cenotaphs and a
mosque. The cenotaph of King Shah Zaman of Afghanistan is located
here.
Aam Khas Bagh
Aam Khas Bagh , was a highway inn used by royals as well as common
people. It was initially built by the Mogul Emperor Babar and
extended by Emperor Shahjehan. It is located close to Rauza Sharif.
The royal part of the building has an enormous water storage tank,
and a palace with beautiful wall paintings. Other attractions
are hot-and-cold air conditioning facilities and fountains driven
by a unique hydraulic system.
Sanghol
Located at a distance of 40 km from Chandigarh on Ludhiana road,
this village is situated on the top of a mound 24 meters high.
Sanghol, spread over an area of 200 Sq. meters, is of great archaeological
importance.
A large number of relics from the late Harappan Civilisation (1700
B.C. to 1300 B.C.) to the 6th century A.D. onward are preserved
in the museum here.
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YOUR ITINERARY for FATEHGARH SAHIB
(DELHI - AMRITSAR - LUDHIANA - PATIALA - CHANDIGARH - ANANDPUR
SAHIB - FATEHGARH SAHIB - DELHI (10 Days/9 Nights) )
DAY 1. Arrive in Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Check in time 12 noon. Transfer to hotel. Evening
on your own. Overnight at Delhi.
DAY 2. Delhi City Tour & Transfer
to Amritsar (450 Kms, 6 Hrs.)
Sight seeing tour of Delhi. The Red Fort, Mosque Jama Masjid,
The Bustling Chandni Chowk market, Rastrapati Bhawan, Raj Ghat,
India Gate, Qutub Minar and Himayun Tomb are the famous monuments
of Delhi. In the evening transfer to railway station to board
train for Amritsar. Reach Amritsar, transfer to hotel. Dinner
in the hotel. Overnight at Amritsar.
DAY 3. Amritsar City Tour with Ind-Pak
Border
After Breakfast, move for half day local city tour covering the
Golden Temple, Jalianwala Memorial, Durgiana Temple and Maharaja
Ranjit Singh Museum. In the afternoon come back to the hotel.
Lunch in the hotel. After lunch take rest for three four hrs.
In the evening visit to Ind/Pak. Border for Flag Retreat/Changing
of Guard Ceremony. Later come back to the hotel. Dinner in the
hotel. After dinner visit to Golden Temple for night Holy Book
Ceremony (See the Real beauty of Golden Temple under lights).
Later come back to the hotel. Overnight at Amritsar.
DAY 4. Visit of Gurudwaras Surrounding
to Amritsar
After Breakfast, visit of surrounding Sikh Temples (Gurudawaras)
to Amritsar. In the evening come back to Amritsar. Overnight at
Amritsar.
DAY 5. Drive for Ludhiana(150 Kms,
2.5 Hrs.)
After Breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Ludhiana,
en route visit Jalandhar's famous Gurudawara. Reach at Ludhiana.
After wash and change, local city tour of Ludhiana covering all
historical Gurudawas and other sight seeing. Overnight at Ludhiana.
DAY 6. Drive for Patiala (170 Kms,
3 Hrs.)
After Breakfast, checkout from the hotel and transfer for Patiala,
enroute visit all-important Gurudawara. Reach at Patiala. After
wash and change local city tour of Patiala and visit of important
Gurudawara in and around Patiala. Overnight at Patiala.
DAY 7. Drive for Chandigarh (80 Kms,
1.5 Hrs.)
After Breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Chandigarh.
Reach at Chandigarh. After wash and change, local city tour and
visit of important Gurudawara in Chandigarh. Overnight at Chandigarh
DAY 8. Visit of Sri Anadpur Shaib
and Fatehgarh Sahib
After Breakfast, visit to Anandpur Sahib and Fatehgarh Sahib.
Anandpur Sahib. is related place with Khalsa Miri Piri Academy.
Late in the evening come back to Chandigarh. Overnight at Chandigarh.
DAY 9. Transfer for Delhi (250 Kms,
3.5 Hrs.)
After Breakfast, morning as per your own. Later transfer to railway
station for board to Shatabadi Express for Delhi. Reach at Delhi.
Check in the hotel. Evening as per your own. Overnight at Delhi.
DAY 10. Transfer to Airport
After Breakfast, transfer to Delhi Airport as per your flight
scheduled
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