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Anandpur Sahib

Birthplace of the Khalsa

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1 dayIdeal stay₹600From / nightFreeEntryOctober – MarchBest windowAnandpur SahibNearest rail · 1 km

One of the holiest Sikh towns — where Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa in 1699. Home to the Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib, the spectacular Hola Mohalla festival, and the Virasat-e-Khalsa museum.

Pairs well with

Chandigarh· 2h awayMorni Hills· 3h awayShimla· 3h awayPatiala· 2h awayDharamshala & McLeod Ganj· 4h awayPalampur· 4h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 89
Honest take for Jul: Monsoon season — heavy rainfall expected. Good for nature lovers, but outdoor travel can be challenging. (high crowds.)

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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Anandpur Sahib 1km · Chandigarh (IXC) 80km

Nearest transport

Anandpur Sahib1 km
Chandigarh (IXC)80 km

Stay options

budget₹600/night
mid₹1,800/night
luxury₹4,500/night

Best time to visit

October – March (Hola Mohalla: Mar)

How to get here

Chandigarh → Anandpur Sahib

cab · 2h

₹2,500

approx.

Delhi → Anandpur Sahib

train · 7h

₹600

approx.

Nearby attractions

Takht Sri Keshgarh SahibVirasat-e-KhalsaAnandpur Sahib FortNaina Devi Temple

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