A sacred city for Sikhs, Nankana Sahib is the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. It's known for its historic gurdwaras and vibrant culture.
Also known as: Nankana Sahib
Currency
PKR (Rs)
Best time to visit
October to March
Languages
Punjabi · Urdu
Coordinates
31.867°, 73.983°
Key facts
1Nankana Sahib is one of the five Takhts (seats of temporal authority) in Sikhism
2The city hosts an annual festival, Gurpurab, celebrating Guru Nanak's birth
3It's home to the world's largest langar (community kitchen) serving free meals to all visitors
Timeline
1469: Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
1539: Establishment of the first Sikh community here
1858: Construction of Gurdwara Janam Asthan, marking Guru Nanak's birthplace
