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Sikh
gurdwara
Peak season
Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib
Birthplace of the Khalsa
Location
Anandpur Sahib, Punjab
Darshan
4:00 AM – 8:00 PM (winter)
Best time
October, November, December
Difficulty
easy
Est. cost / person
₹4,500
About Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib
Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib at Anandpur Sahib is one of the five Takhts of Sikhism and the site where Guru Gobind Singh created the Khalsa on Baisakhi in 1699. The gurdwara preserves sacred weapons of the Guru. Anandpur Sahib is also the vibrant venue of the annual Hola Mohalla festival with Nihang martial displays.
Founded by Guru Tegh Bahadur in 1665; Guru Gobind Singh initiated the Panj Pyare (Five Beloved) here, establishing the Khalsa Panth.
Darshan & Aarti
Darshan timings
- · 4:00 AM – 8:00 PM (winter)
- · 3:30 AM – 9:00 PM (summer)
Aarti schedule
- Prakash — 4:00 AM
- Asa di Vaar — 5:00 AM
- Rehras Sahib — 6:30 PM (Evening prayers)
🚌 How to reach
By Air
Chandigarh Airport (90 km)
Flights from Delhi, Mumbai; taxi onward ~2 hrs.
By Rail
Anandpur Sahib Railway Station (2 km)
Connected to Nangal, Chandigarh, Delhi.
By Road
On the Kiratpur–Una highway.
- Chandigarh: 90 km · ~2h · via Kharar–Rupnagar
- Delhi: 320 km · ~6h · NH-44 & NH-205 via Ambala–Rupnagar
Last mile: Autos and cabs from Anandpur Sahib station. Walk-in entry, free.
Estimated expense (per person)
| Chandigarh–Anandpur taxi (shared) | ₹1,200 |
| Stay (1–2 nights) | ₹2,000 |
| Local transport & food | ₹800 |
| Total | ₹4,500 |
Langar and darshan free. Visit Virasat-e-Khalsa museum nearby.
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📍 Nearby attractions
Virasat-e-Khalsa Museum
Sikh heritage museum
Naina Devi Temple
Shakti shrine on a hilltop