Sacred Gurdwaras Around the World
6 remarkable gurdwaras revered by believers and admired by travelers.
This guide lists 6 sacred sites in the world's gurdwaras , connected to 2 spiritual traditions: Sikhism, Hinduism. Each guide covers history, what to see, dress code, opening hours and the best time to visit.
Sacred sites in the world's gurdwaras
Gur Sikh Temple, Abbotsford
Visit the Gur Sikh Temple in Abbotsford, British Columbia, the oldest surviving gurdwara in North America and a National Historic Site of Canada.
Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur
Visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan, where Guru Nanak spent his final years, reached via the visa free Kartarpur Corridor from India.
Gurdwara Hemkund Sahib
Trek to Hemkund Sahib, a Sikh gurdwara at 4,632 m beside a glacial lake in the Garhwal Himalaya, with season dates, trail details and pilgrimage tips.
Gurdwara Janam Asthan, Nankana Sahib
Visit Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib, Pakistan, birthplace of Guru Nanak, with pilgrim visa, Gurpurab and travel tips for this holy Sikh shrine.
Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple), Amritsar
Visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Sikhism's holiest gurdwara, with its sacred pool, free langar kitchen, dress code and tips for visiting day and night.
Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib, Nanded
Visit Takht Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded, one of the five Takhts of Sikhism where Guru Gobind Singh passed, with langar, Hola Mohalla and visiting tips.