A Day in the Punjabi Countryside
Duration: 6hrs including drive time
Introduction: Rippling fields of wheat and mustard, tall glasses of lassi, hardworking farmers, joyous harvest festivals, and food rich with butter and ghee – these are the popular images associated with Punjab. This tour is an exploration of the countryside around Amritsar.
Tour Coverage: We will drive out of the city for one and a half hours, towards a small village. On the way you’ll see vast fields, orchards, tractors and trucks, rural markets selling farm implements, etc. Your guide will familiarize you with the basics of the economy, society and culture of rural Punjab.
In the village we’ll take a walk around to see the typical structure and layout of houses, cattle sheds, etc. We will see the village shop, livestock grazing and feeding, and the drying of cowdung fuel cakes. We'll take a tractor ride through the beautiful fields and see the seasonal crops growing. We'll end at the home of a local family for tea and snacks. On the way back, we'll also see a traditional brick kiln where bricks are made by hand.
This tour is a great way to soak in the feel of Punjabi village life, and to see and understand the rural economy of India.
Starts: At your hotel
Ends: At your hotel
When: All days of the week, mornings at 9 am
Cost:
- Rs 3000 per person for 7-8 persons
- Rs 3500 per person for 5-6 persons
- Rs 4000 per person for 3-4 persons
- Rs 5500 per person for 2 persons
- Rs 9500 for a solo traveller
Includes: Pickup/drop from/to your hotel, AC transport, driver with cell phone, fuel, parking charges, tolls, knowledgeable English-speaking guide, tea/refreshments in the village, bottled water and all taxes.
Excludes: Lunch, tips
How to book a tour: Prior reservation is mandatory. Payment in cash on the day of the tour. To book the tour, please write to deepa@magictoursofindia.com / magictours@live.com or call Deepa at +91 98677 07414.
Tour notes: Please dress conservatively and ensure you have adequate sun protection. You will be visiting a home so please follow your guide’s lead for dos and don’ts. The people are very warm and friendly. The primary language spoken is Punjabi and Hindi is widely understood. Your guide will interpret where necessary. Please do not distribute gifts such as pencils, chocolates etc. There is a clean Indian-style toilet available in the village, with running water.