Nankana Sahib Yatra - FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Nankana Sahib Yatra
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Nankana Sahib Yatra. We hope this information helps you prepare for a safe, comfortable, and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage.
We will assist you with the visa application process for visiting Nankana Sahib Ji and other historical Sikh Gurdwaras in Pakistan.
A non-refundable visa application fee of US$60 is required by the Pakistan Embassy. Additional expenses associated with the Yatra will apply.
The cooler months, generally from October through mid-April, are considered the most comfortable time to visit Nankana Sahib Ji.
We recommend wearing modest, comfortable clothing that respects local customs and traditions. Shorts, miniskirts, and tank tops are generally discouraged, particularly when visiting smaller towns, villages, and religious sites.
Suitable clothing includes trousers, capris, long skirts, shirts, and traditional attire. Women may also consider wearing a salwar kameez, which is both comfortable and culturally appropriate.
Mobile phone SIM cards are available through various authorized retailers in Pakistan. You may be required to present your passport and visa to obtain a local mobile connection.
We advise that you pick up a bottle of mineral/filtered water which is cheap and widely available and usually provided in flasks in hotel rooms. Order the same when you are at a restaurant. As far as possible, avoid drinking any kind of water or juices
from roadside carts and vendors.
We do not recommend that. Stay with the group. In case, if yatri leaves the group and wonders away, management shall not be responsible for any liability in respect of any loss, damage, injury, illness, death, accident and unexpected incident.
- Gurdwara Janam Asthan, Nankana Sahib
- Gurdwara Patti sahib, Nankana Sahib
- Gurdwara Bal Lila, Nankana Sahib
- Gurdwara Kiara Sahib, Nankana Sahib
- Gurdwara Tambu Sahib, Nankana Sahib
- Gurdwara Panjvi Patshahi, Nankana Sahib
- Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Nankana Sahib
- Gurdwara Mal Jee Sahib, Nankana Sahib
- Gurdwara Dera Sahib, Lahore
- Gurdwara Singh Singhnia Shaheed, Lahore
- Gurdwara Guru Ram Das Ji, Lahore
- Gurdwara Mai Kaulan, Lahore
- Gurdwara Rori Sahib, Eminabad
- Gurdwara Chaki Sahib, Eminabad
- Gurdwara Lalo De Khui, Eminabad
- Gurdwara Sacha Soda, Farooq abad
- Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Hassan Abdal
- Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, Narowal
- Shrine Saeen Mian Meer
- Samadhi Maharajah Ranjeet Singh
- Badshahi Masjid, Lahore
- Shahi Qila, Lahore
- Fort Museum
We strive to provide comfortable, high-quality accommodations throughout the Yatra.
Depending on availability and the itinerary, accommodations may include hotels such as:
- Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore
- Serena Hotel, Faisalabad
- Pearl Continental, Rawalpindi
- Ramada Hotel, Islamabad
- We understand that safety and security are among the primary concerns of pilgrims traveling to Pakistan. The Government of Pakistan provides security arrangements for visiting Sikh pilgrims. We also coordinate with the appropriate local authorities and take reasonable precautions to support the safety and well-being of our group. Although we make every effort to ensure a safe and comfortable pilgrimage, management cannot guarantee that unforeseen incidents will not occur and shall not be held liable for such incidents, as outlined in our Terms and Conditions.
Yes, provided you meet the applicable Indian entry requirements, including possessing a valid Indian visa or other appropriate travel authorization.
Please verify your entry and re-entry requirements before traveling.
In tourist restaurants or hotels a 10% service charge is often added to bills, in which case there is no need to tip. In smaller places, where tipping is optional, you need only tip a few rupees, not a percentage of your bill. It is customary to tip waiters,
porters, guides and drivers. (20 Rs, 50 Rs or Maximum 100 Rs).