Panja Sahib Yatra (Hasan Abdal)
The Panja Sahib Yatra is a 3-day pilgrimage from Islamabad to Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal, where a rock is said to bear the handprint of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, beside a sacred spring.
- Duration3 Days
- PaceEasy
- GurdwarasGurdwara Panja Sahib
- Best SeasonOctober – April
- GroupPrivate, 2+
The Handprint of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal is one of the most sacred Sikh shrines. According to tradition, when a boulder was rolled towards Guru Nanak Dev Ji, he stopped it with his hand, leaving his handprint (panja) in the stone, beside a spring that still flows into the sarovar.
The Panja Sahib Yatra starts in Islamabad, just an hour away. We spend unhurried time at the gurdwara for darshan, kirtan and langar, and visit the Mughal gardens of Hasan Abdal and the old town. During Vaisakhi in April, Panja Sahib welcomes large numbers of yatris.
Trip Highlights
- Darshan at Gurdwara Panja Sahib
- The rock bearing the handprint of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
- The sacred spring and sarovar
- Kirtan and langar at the gurdwara
- Vaisakhi celebrations, on request
- Short drive from Islamabad
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Islamabad
Our team meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel.
Overnight: HotelDay 2Panja Sahib
Drive about 1 hour to Hasan Abdal for darshan, kirtan and langar at Gurdwara Panja Sahib, then return to Islamabad.
Overnight: HotelDay 3Depart
Morning at leisure or a short city tour, 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 Islamabad
- 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 Panja Sahib Yatra?
The Panja Sahib Yatra is the easiest Sikh pilgrimage in Pakistan, just an hour from Islamabad airport. It can be done on its own or added to any trip.
Continue to Lahore for the Lahore Sikh Heritage Tour, 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. Vaisakhi in mid-April is the biggest celebration at Panja Sahib. 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 Panja Sahib Yatra.
