Vaisakhi Festival Tour at Panja Sahib
The Vaisakhi Festival Tour is a private 6-day journey for the Sikh new year festival at Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal, with visits to Nankana Sahib, Kartarpur Sahib and Sikh Lahore.
- Duration6 Days
- StyleEasy
- DestinationsHasan Abdal, Nankana, Lahore
- Best SeasonApril (around 13–14 April)
- StayHotels
Vaisakhi Where It Has Always Been Celebrated
Vaisakhi marks the founding of the Khalsa and the spring harvest, and is one of the most important days in the Sikh calendar. Each April, pilgrims gather at Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal for prayers, kirtan and langar.
On the Vaisakhi Festival Tour at Panja Sahib you celebrate Vaisakhi at Panja Sahib, then visit Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak, Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib and the Sikh heritage of Lahore.
Trip Highlights
- Vaisakhi celebrations at Gurdwara Panja Sahib
- Kirtan, prayers and langar with pilgrims
- Nankana Sahib, birthplace of Guru Nanak
- Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur
- Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Lahore
- Lahore Fort and the Walled City
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Islamabad
Our team meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel.
Overnight: HotelDay 2Vaisakhi at Panja Sahib
Drive to Hasan Abdal for the Vaisakhi celebrations at Gurdwara Panja Sahib, with prayers, kirtan and langar.
Overnight: HotelDay 3Drive to Lahore
Drive to Lahore on the motorway. Evening visit to Gurdwara Dera Sahib and the Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Overnight: HotelDay 4Nankana Sahib
Day trip to Nankana Sahib to visit Gurdwara Janam Asthan and the other gurdwaras of Guru Nanak's birthplace.
Overnight: HotelDay 5Kartarpur Sahib
Day trip to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, where Guru Nanak spent his final years.
Overnight: HotelDay 6Depart
Visit Lahore Fort in the morning if time allows, then transfer to Lahore airport.
Overnight: —Vaisakhi at Panja Sahib is a large gathering, and access may be managed by the authorities. We plan the visit with you in advance and follow all official guidance.
What's Included
Included
- Private airport pick-up and drop-off
- Hotels in Islamabad and Lahore
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver
- English-speaking local guide (Punjabi-speaking on request)
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Letter of invitation (LOI) for your Pakistan visa
Not Included
- International flights to Pakistan
- Pakistan visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Kartarpur corridor fees, if any
- Lunches and drinks not listed
- Tips and personal expenses
Why Choose the Vaisakhi Festival Tour at Panja Sahib?
The Vaisakhi Festival Tour lets you celebrate one of the holiest days of the Sikh year at a gurdwara linked to Guru Nanak himself, and visit the most important Sikh sites in Pakistan in one private trip.
See all the Sikh holy sites on our Grand Sikh Yatra of Pakistan, or focus on Lahore with the Lahore Sikh Heritage Tour.
Before you travel, read our Pakistan visa guide, or browse all our festival tours in Pakistan.
Plan the rest of your trip
Good to Know
Private & Flexible
Every tour is private, with your own guide and vehicle. You can add days or other gurdwaras to your trip.
Visas for Pilgrims
Foreign passport holders apply for a tourist visa online. We provide your letter of invitation for free when you book.
At the Gurdwara
Cover your head, remove your shoes and wash your feet before entering. Tobacco and alcohol are not allowed.
When to Go
Vaisakhi falls on 13 or 14 April each year. Read our guide to the best time to visit Pakistan.
Reserve Your Place on the Tour
Message us with your dates and group size, and our team will plan your Vaisakhi trip and send you a quote.
