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The white facade and domes of Gurdwara Janam Asthan, Nankana Sahib, in warm evening light

Nankana Sahib, Punjab

Gurdwara Janam Asthan: a sacred connection to Guru Nanak Dev Ji

The birthplace of the founder of Sikhism

Gurdwara Janam Asthan, also known as Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, stands at the site traditionally recognised as the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism, making it one of the most important Sikh pilgrimage destinations. Originally constructed around 1600 CE and renovated in 1819 to 1820, the shrine reflects the deep historical and spiritual heritage of Nankana Sahib, which is also closely associated with the Sikh reform movement and the 1921 Nankana Sahib tragedy. Yatris can experience darshan, personal prayer and reflection, explore the historic architecture and sacred courtyards, and connect with Nankana Sahib as part of a wider Sikh heritage circuit.

What yatris do here

  • Darshan
  • Personal prayer and reflection
  • Langar
  • Heritage walk through the courtyards and the other gurdwaras of the town

Good to know

Heads are covered and shoes removed before entering. Photography inside the shrine follows the management’s rules on the day. Our team will brief you on arrival.

Typical time here: Half a day to a full day, often with an overnight stay in the town.

About 80 km west of Lahore, around two hours by road.

Include Nankana Sahib in your yatra

Tell us your dates and group, and we will draft a programme around this shrine and the rest of the circuit.

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Gallery

  • The white facade and domes of Gurdwara Janam Asthan, Nankana Sahib, in warm evening light
  • Arched marble corridor inside Gurdwara Janam Asthan with sunlight on the floor
  • The sarovar at Gurdwara Janam Asthan with the shrine reflected in the water
  • The main entrance gateway of Gurdwara Janam Asthan

Photographs by their credited authors, see photo credits.

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