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Anandpur Sahib & Naina Devi travel guide

Birthplace of the Khalsa

Anandpur Sahib & Naina Devi
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Best time
Oct–Mar
How long
1–2 days
Stay a night
₹500–4,500
Food a day
₹0–900
Nearest railhead
2 km away
Nearest airport
85 km away

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About Anandpur Sahib & Naina Devi

The town where Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa in 1699 — Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, the striking Virasat-e-Khalsa museum, Hola Mohalla’s martial displays, and the hilltop Naina Devi shrine next door.

Things to do in Anandpur Sahib & Naina Devi

  1. Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib

    1 h · Free

    One of the five Takhts, where the Khalsa was born.

  2. Virasat-e-Khalsa

    3 h · ₹200 entry

    A Moshe Safdie-designed museum of Sikh history.

  3. Naina Devi Temple & Ropeway

    2 h · ₹150 entry

    Shakti Peeth on a hilltop above Gobind Sagar.

  4. Bhakra Dam

    1 h · Free

    One of Asia’s highest gravity dams.

  5. Kiratpur Sahib

    45 min · Free

    Gurdwara Patalpuri, where Sikh ashes are immersed.

  6. Hola Mohalla

    4 h · Free

    Three days of Nihang horse riding and gatka the day after Holi.

Where to stay in Anandpur Sahib & Naina Devi

  • Gurdwara sarais

    Donation–₹800

    Free or donation-based rooms near the Takht.

  • Anandpur Sahib hotels

    ₹1,500–4,000

    Small hotels on the Nangal road.

What to eat

  • Guru ka langar

    street food · veg

    Free langar at Kesgarh Sahib round the clock.

  • Punjabi dhabas

    restaurant · veg

    Dal, makki roti and lassi on the highway.

Good to know

  • Cover your head and remove shoes at gurdwaras; head scarves are provided.
  • Virasat-e-Khalsa is closed on Mondays.

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