FAQ
Are jackets required on the boat? How is the weather?
Please note that the ocean temperature in San Francisco is 56 degrees Fahrenheit. So when we are going on the boat tour, it is advised that you have a good jacket with you. Otherwise you may be freezing throughout the tour. The high in San Francisco during Summer can also reach only upto 60 degrees Fahrenheit. So please dress accordingly. Unless there is a heat wave which happened recently it is not T-shirt weather in San Francisco
As far as the weather in San Jose CA, normal high is about 80-85 degress Fahrenheit and low gets to about 55 degrees Fahrenheit. It can get cool in the evenings. So pack your clothes accordingly.
Are Kirpans allowed on the boat tour?
We have negotiated with the boat owners that kirpans upto 6 inches in length will be allowed. If you have a longer kirpan, please get a smaller one to get on the boat tour. Otherwise you will not be able to go on the boat tour. We might have some smaller ones available for you to take but the supply may run out. So please bring your own that is less than 6 inches in length
Is the Keertan Darbar going to be held in parallel?
Group II and Group II of Keertan Darbar will be running in parallel on July 26, 2024 and will start at 2 pm. These will be held in different halls at Sikh Gurdwara San Jose. Other groups will not be run in parallel
What is the last date to book the hotel and get a discounted rate?
The last date to get the discounted rate for the hotel booking is July 10, 2024. After that the negotiated rate block expires and currently the hotel is expected to cost about $100 more for 4 persons to a room. So please book your hotel before that date. There is no way for us to get the discounted rate past that date.