Ananadpur Sahib (Punjab)

Anandpur-Sahib is located in the Rupnagar District of Punjab, close to the Pakistani border. It is one of the holiest places for Sikhs as the Khalsa Panth was founded here. The site where this sacred event took place has been commemorated by the construction of a Gurudwara.

The city of Anandpur Sahib is most famous for its multitude of Gurudwaras that were built to commemorate various Sikh Gurus. There are five forts around the town that testify to the city's military history. Today, Anandpur Sahib is one of the holiest places in the world for Sikhs, and thousands of visitors come to this city to pray and take blessings from the sacred Gurudwaras of this town. Due to a large number of visitors, the city is very tourist friendly and is well connected to other major cities in the region.

Places to Visit in Anandpur Sahib
Virasat-e-Khalsa Anandpur Sahib, Takhat Sri Kesgarh Sahib Ji, Sarovar Anandpur Sahib, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sikh Museum, Jhajjar Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary Naina Devi Temple

Best Time to Visit
Anandpur Sahib is located in the plains of northern India. The climate here is temperate through the year. Winter is the best time to visit as the temperature is cool and tourists can comfortably stroll the streets of the town. Summers are avoidable as there are hot dry winds (known as 'Loo') that make it difficult to venture outdoors.

How to Reach Anandpur Sahib
Anandpur Sahib is well-connected to most cities in North India by rail and road but does not have an airport. There are regular buses and trains to this town. Taxis are also available for hire from major cities nearby like Chandigarh, Ludhiana and Amritsar.