About Dera Baba Nanak - Sri Kartarpur Sahib Pilgrimage

How to plan your pilgrimage trip to Sri Kartarpur Sahib - Complete details available here

Village Kartarpur is located at the west bank of river Ravi where Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji spent last 18 years of his life. Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak is about 1 km from the Indo- Pakistan border and on the east bank of River Ravi. To the west side of the river is located the town of Kartarpur, Pakistan. Gurdwara Sri Kartarpur Sahib falls in district Narowal of Pakistan, about 4.5 k.m. from the international border near the historic town of Dera Baba Nanak, District Gurdaspur, Punjab. The Indian part of Dera Baba Nanak - Sri Kartarpur Sahib corridor involves a 4.1 k.m. long four lane highway from Dera Baba Nanak to international border and a state of the art Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) at the international border. Dera Baba Nanak is a city situated in Gurdaspur district in the state of Punjab, India. Followers of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji built the town and named it Dera Baba Nanak after their great ancestor.

Can a non-Sikh go on a pilgrimage to Shri Kartarpur Sahib?

YES ANY INDIAN CAN GO TO Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan. You should have a valid passport or OCI card.

 

Is Visa required to go to Shri Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan?

No, Visa is not required for Kartarpur Sahib Visit, but you need to have a valid passport and need to register before you go.

 

How should I apply online for Shri Kartarpur Sahib Pilgrimage visit? Which is the official website where I can register online for Kartarpur Sahib Visit in Pakistan?

You can fill your online application at this official website

https://prakashpurb550.mha.gov.in/

All Pilgrims who propose to visit Sri Kartarpur Sahib in district Narowal, Pakistan may register here in advance.

Applicant is required to register himself/herself in advance of proposed date of travel.

Registration does not confer a right to travel.

Applicants who are granted permission may be informed only 4 days before proposed date of travel. Therefore, Applicants should make their travel arrangements in advance.

Pilgrims will go in the morning and shall have to return the same day.

Pilgrims shall be allowed to visit only Sri Kartarpur Sahib and not anywhere outside.

Do's

Eco-friendly material, preferably cloth bags should be used & surroundings should be kept clean.

Currency as per RBI regulations must be followed.

Only one baggage upto 7 kg weight including drinking water may be carried.

Don'ts

 Do not carry any item mentioned in the negative list

Smoking, drinking and use of tobacco is not allowed inside Passenger Terminal Building(PTB) Complex

Do not touch any unattended article. Inform about anything suspicious to the authorities.

Playing loud music and photographing others without permission may not be done. 

What are the documents required for filling online application for Kartarpur Sahib pass

Keep the following items ready while filling the registration form:

Scanned copy of passport size photograph (in JPG format not exceeding 300 kb in size).
Scanned copy of Passport (containing photo & personal particulars) and last page containing family details in <.pdf> format only not exceeding 500 kb in size.
Scanned Copy of first page of OCI Card in <.pdf> format only not exceeding 500 kb in size.

 

What are the conditions for the Applicants who wish to visit Kartarpur Sahib in Paksitan?

Applicant should possess a valid passport.

OCI card holder need to fill OCI cards details in registration form.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to feed accurate information complete in every respect including spellings of name, date of birth etc. as in passport.
Incorrect or false information, concealing any material facts in the application form will be ground for rejection of application.