An Ecumenical Pilgrimage to Punjab For Christian / Sikh Learning A Small Group Led by Revd. Dr. Inderjit Bhogal
Monday 17th November - Wednesday 03rd December 2025
The pilgrimage will be led by the Revd. Inderjit Bhogal a former President of the British Methodist Conference.
It is intended also to be a significant contribution to inter-religious meetings and dialogue at a more general level. Sikhs and Christians will meet and share their faith convictions, exploring points of similarity and difference, and for Christians to reflect on the challenges of living your faith in a multifaith context.
The pilgrimage will include time in Delhi, Agra for a visit to Taj Mahal, a visit to Rampur the birth place of Sadhu Sundar Singh, and Amritsar with a visit to Harmandir Sahib (also known as the Golden Temple), a conference on Christian/Sikh dialogue, and a visit to the India/Pakistan border. There will also be a short retreat in Dalhousie in the foothills of the Himalayas. Above all, the pilgrimage will give Christians the opportunity to stand on the holiest ground of the Sikh faith and to explore their own faith under the spotlight of Sikhism.
It is hoped that there will also be opportunity for meetings with Government representatives to talk about the religious profile of a richly diverse country and the particular contribution of Christianity to it.
The Revd Dr Inderjit Bhogal will act as the spiritual guide and interpreter, leading the participants in their own spiritual pilgrimage. His Christian understanding of Sikhism is not that of an outsider, but a reflection of his own cultural background.
The pilgrimage will attract wider interest and there is expected to be some media involvement. It is a unique opportunity and early booking is recommended.
The Itinerary
DELHI – AGRA – DELHI – LUDHIANA – RAMPUR – AMRITSAR – BATALA – DALHOUSIE – AMRITSAR – DELHI
Meal Code: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner
Sacred Heart Cathedral, New Delhi
DAY 1: THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2025: FLY TO DELHI
Fly Heathrow airport to Delhi by British Airways BA0257 Departure 18:50.
DAY 2: FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2026: ARRIVE IN DELHI
Early Morning arrival in Delhi at 08:05. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Afternoon guided tour of New Delhi.
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Overnight in The Park, Delhi
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B&D
DAY 3: SATURDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2026: DAY TOUR OF AGRA
Travel by fast Train Gatiman Express to Agra. Day sightseeing in Agra. Lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Delhi by Gatiman Express.
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Overnight in The Park, Delhi
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B&D
Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum, Ludhiana
DAY 4: SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 2026: DELHI
Church service at Delhi’s Cathedral Church of the Redemption and interaction with Church of North India.
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Overnight in The Park, Delhi
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B&D
DAY 5: MONDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 2026: LUDHIANA
Morning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to New Delhi station to board Vande Bharat Train for Ludhiana Dep. 16:15/ Arri. 18:30 by Executive chair car. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel.
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Overnight in Hyatt Regency, Ludhiana
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B&D
DAY 6: TUESDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2026: DRIVE TO RAMPUR TO THE VILLAGE OF SADHU SUNDAR SINGH
Day visit to the village of Sadhu Sundar Singh- Rampur (45 minutes driving time-one way). Packed Lunch. Return to Ludhiana.
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Overnight in Hyatt Regency, Ludhiana
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B&D
Jalianwala Bagh, Amritsar
DAY 7: WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2026: TO AMRITSAR
Drive to Amritsar (5 hours driving time). Packed Lunch. Check-in at hotel. Optional visit Central Sikh Museum.
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Overnight in Hyatt, Amritsar
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B&D
DAY 8: THURSDAY 01ST OCTOBER 2026: VISIT GOLDEN TEMPLE AND JALIANWALA BAGH
Sightseeing tour of Amritsar visiting Golden Temple & Jalianwala Bagh.
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Overnight in Hyatt, Amritsar
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B&D
DAY 9: FRIDAY 02ND OCTOBER 2026: VISIT LOCAL VILLAGE CHURCH PROJECTS
Visits for engagement with village Church life and work. Packed lunch. Optional evening visit to Wagah Border ceremony.
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Overnight in Hyatt, Amritsar
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B&D
