Golden Temple is a world-famous religious place of the Sikh community. This Gurudwara, located in Amritsar, Punjab, is famous for its golden-coated tops to Free Lungur Seva 24 by 7 for all. Every year, millions of non-Sikhs also come to visit this place, some for worship and some to explore it. If you are also coming to Amritsar, then you are advised to plan your tour and lock your one day for the Golden Temple. 

To learn about the temple in detail, along with nearby locations to visit this Gurugwara, we took insights from Trinetra Tours. It is one of the top reputed tour companies renowned for the best golden temple holiday tour packages. So, read this article and plan your tour of the Golden Temple accordingly.

Golden Temple

Golden Temple is the most promising place of the Sikh Community. This temple, generally called Sri Harmandir Sahib and Sri Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple, is popular for its scenic beauty and golden top. This Gurudwara was built in 1588 AD and was named after Hari (Lord Vishnu). Sikhs from all around the world wish to come here and pay obeisance to Guru Granth Sahib (The Religious Book of Sikh Community). 

History of Golden Temple

The foundation of Golden Temple/ Sri Harmandir Sahib was started from a thought to create a central place of worship for all Sikhs. With this thought in mind, Guru Arjan Sahib, the Fifth Nanak, designed the architecture of the Golden Temple. Guru Amardas Sahib, third Nanak, chalked the layout of Amrit Sarovar (Amritsar). 

After that, Guru Ramdas Sahib bought the land from Zamindars (landlords) and villagers. This accumulated land was around 217 km northwest of Chandigarh, 455 km northwest of New Delhi, 28 km from the India-Pakistan border, and 47 km northeast of Lahore, Pakistan. After that foundation stone was placed by Guru Arjan Sahib and laid by Saint Hazrat Mian Mir Ji in December 1588, other devoted Sikhs, including Baba Budha Ji, Bhai Gurdas Ji, and Bhai Sahlo Ji, assisted her, and the construction was completed in 1601 AD on Bhadon Sudi 1st of Vikram Sanvat 1661. 

After the completion work was over, Guru Granth Sahib, the first holy book of the Sikh community, was placed in it, and Baba Budha Ji was appointed as the first Granthi ‘Reader of the Holy Book.’ After this event, Amritsar got the status of ‘Ath Sath Tirath’- the national pilgrim center for Sikhs.  

What to Do in Golden Temple?

Golden Temple is a place of worship for the Sikhs Community. They come here for the worship of Guru Granth Sahib and Ardas (wish). Along with the Sikhs, Sri Darbar Sahib is open to all, and people from all religions are allowed to come here. While coming to this holy pilgrim, you can see:

Dress Code to Visit Golden Temple

There is no particular dress code, and you can go inside the Gurudwara while wearing Jeans, T-shirts, sarees, or Western outfits. But there is a rule to cover your head with a handkerchief, dupatta, or turban while entering the Guru Darbar Sahib. 

You are advised to avoid wearing short dresses like shorts or sleeveless to go to any religious place, including the Golden Temple.

Entry Fee to Golden Temple

There is no entry fee for any pilgrim. It is completely free and open 24 by 7 seven for all. Anyone with religious feelings can come to this Gurudwara to offer worship and sewa in the Kitchen.  

Is Langar at Golden Temple Chargeable?

No, langar at Golden Temple or any Gurudwara across the world is free of cost. Anyone can come here and eat food without paying a single penny. In case you want to pay for it, you can offer your services in Kitchen. In the Kitchen, you can contribute to the following:

Moreover, you can offer services in cleaning the corridor and shoe racks.   

Places to Explore Near to Golden Temple 

While visiting the Golden Temple, there are various other places present in Amritsar to explore. Some are as follows:

Guru Darbar Sahib has various local shops in its vicinity. At these shops, you will find decorative swords, bracelets, combs, and small daggers.  

It is a park in Amritsar. It shows the massacre of Britishers on innocent and unarmed people gathered here to enjoy a fair. General Dyer was the butcher of that incident who ordered the force to fire at the crowd. In this incident, countless males, females, and children died. The park still has those blood spots, marks of bullets, and other heartbreaking facts of action taken by Sir General Dyer (He was rewarded with a degree of ‘Sir’ and a sword after that incident). 

It is a famous Indo-Pak Border where the beating retreat ceremony and lowering the flags ceremony happens. In these ceremonies, armed forces from both countries participate, and the public enjoy their actions. Wagah Border is 40 kilometres from Golden Temple; you can go here by using your own private or public transport.

Right Time To Visit Golden Temple

There is no specific time to visit the Golden Temple as it is open 24 by 7. One can visit Guru Darbar Sahib anytime, depending upon religious favour. If you are a person who does not like to wait in a queue or avoid crowds then you may visit the Golden Temple early at 4 AM or late at midnight. 

Way to Go to Golden Temple

Golden Temple, located in Amritsar, Punjab, is connected with the rest of the country by air, train, and road. So one can come here easily. 

The Place to Stay Near Golden Temple

Guru Darbar Sahib has various affordable and luxurious accommodations like Hotel Hyatt in its surroundings. You can book your stay with any and enjoy your spiritual journey to Golden Temple. To avoid the tour breakers, including finding the best accommodation, vehicle to transport, or a guide to detail about this place, you can get assistance from a top-rated tour operator in India. 

Trinetra Tours is renowned among the best travel planners for best customised vacations to India. You can call or visit its office to ask for more details on the best tour package for the Golden Temple. Moreover, you can share your plan as well to get the tailor-made best tour plan. Send a query today!.