Kartarpur Sahib Yatra
The Kartarpur Sahib Yatra is a 3-day pilgrimage from Lahore to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Narowal, where Guru Nanak Dev Ji spent the last 18 years of his life, founded the first Sikh community and left this world.
- Duration3 Days
- PaceEasy
- GurdwarasDarbar Sahib Kartarpur
- Best SeasonOctober – April
- GroupPrivate, 2+
Where Guru Nanak Dev Ji Lived His Final Years
Kartarpur Sahib, on the banks of the Ravi River near Narowal, is one of the holiest places in Sikhism. Guru Nanak Dev Ji settled here, worked the land, founded the first Sikh community and shared langar with all, and it is here that he left this world. The beautiful white Gurdwara Darbar Sahib now stands in a large, peaceful complex.
On the Kartarpur Sahib Yatra we drive from Lahore to Kartarpur for a full day of darshan, kirtan and langar, and also visit the main Sikh sites of Lahore, including Gurdwara Dera Sahib and the Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Trip Highlights
- Darshan at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur
- The well and fields linked to Guru Nanak Dev Ji
- Kirtan and langar in the gurdwara complex
- Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore
- The Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
- Sikh heritage guide throughout
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Lahore
Our team meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel. Evening at Gurdwara Dera Sahib.
Overnight: HotelDay 2Kartarpur Sahib
Drive about 2.5 hours to Kartarpur for a full day of darshan, kirtan and langar, then return to Lahore.
Overnight: HotelDay 3Sikh Lahore and depart
Visit the Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the Lahore Fort, then transfer to the airport.
Overnight: —Itineraries can change with Gurpurab dates, crowd arrangements and security rules at the gurdwaras. Your guide will always put safety first.
What's Included
Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Hotel in Lahore
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver
- Sikh heritage guide throughout
- Help with gurdwara entry formalities and registration
- Daily breakfast; langar at the gurdwaras
- Letter of invitation (LOI) for your Pakistan visa
Not Included
- International flights to and from Pakistan
- Pakistan visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Tips for guide and driver
- Anything not listed under "Included"
Moments from the Trail
Why Choose the Kartarpur Sahib Yatra?
The Kartarpur Sahib Yatra is the simplest way to visit one of the most sacred places in Sikhism. The drive from Lahore is short, and a full day at Kartarpur allows time for prayer without rushing.
Combine it with our Nankana Sahib Yatra to visit both the birthplace and final home of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, or join the Grand Sikh Yatra of Pakistan.
Before you travel, read our Pakistan visa guide and our advice on travel insurance, or browse all our Sikh yatra tours in Pakistan.
Plan the rest of your trip
Good to Know
Darshan & Seva
We plan unhurried time for darshan, ardaas, kirtan and seva at each gurdwara, and langar is served at most of them. Tell us your wishes and we will plan the day around them.
Visas for Yatris
We provide a Letter of Invitation for most nationalities, including Sikhs from the UK, Canada, the USA and Europe. Indian yatris usually travel under special government arrangements, and we can advise on the process.
Etiquette
Cover your head, remove your shoes and wash your feet before entering. Tobacco and alcohol are not allowed in gurdwaras. Modest dress is expected.
When to Go
October to April is the most pleasant time; Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Gurpurab in November and his Joti Jot day in September bring large gatherings. Read our guide to the best time to visit Pakistan.
Reserve Your Place on the Tour
Message us with your preferred dates and group size, and our team will send you full details and a quote for your Kartarpur Sahib Yatra.
