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Gurdwara · Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar district, Punjab

Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib

One of the five Takhts, where the Khalsa was founded in 1699.

Best monthsOct-Apr
BusiestHola Mohalla (March) and Baisakhi (April)
Nearest airportShimla (SLV)
Month by month
  1. JAnuary (good)
  2. FEbruary (good)
  3. MArch (good)
  4. APril (good)
  5. MAy
  6. JUne
  7. JUly
  8. AUgust
  9. SEptember
  10. OCtober (good)
  11. NOvember (good)
  12. DEcember (good)

Why people go

Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa here at Baisakhi in 1699. Hola Mohalla, the day after Holi, brings martial displays and huge crowds. The Virasat-e-Khalsa museum next door tells the Sikh story beautifully.

Getting there

  • Nearest airports: Shimla (SLV), about 57 km, Chandigarh (IXC), about 68 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
  • Nearest major railway station: Kalka railway station (KLK), about 60 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
  • Base: our Naina Devi and Anandpur Sahib guide covers where to stay and how to get there.

Tips before you go

  • Cover your head inside; scarves are provided at the entrance.
  • Naina Devi temple is 20 km up the hill.
  • Virasat-e-Khalsa needs a few hours; check its weekly closing day.

Visiting from abroad?

Everyone is welcome. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.

Part of

Punjab’s great shrines · Panj Takht

Other shrines nearby

Frequently asked questions

Where is Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib?
Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib is in Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar district, Punjab.
How do I reach Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib?
The nearest airport on our list is Shimla (SLV), about 57 km away in a straight line, and the nearest major railway station is Kalka railway station, about 60 km away.
What is the best time to visit Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib?
Oct-Apr is the most comfortable. The busiest times are Hola Mohalla (March) and Baisakhi (April).
Can non-Hindus or foreigners visit Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib, Anandpur Sahib?
Everyone is welcome.

How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.

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