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Things to do in Anandpur Sahib
10 sights, walks and activities, 9 of them free.
- Things to do
- 10
- Free
- 9
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
Things to do in Anandpur Sahib
Virasat-e-Khalsa museum
Free3 hours
A museum of Sikh history and Punjabi culture in a Moshe Safdie building of sandstone towers and water pools.
Naina Devi ropeway (return)
₹200–₹250 per person30 minutes
Representative photo · Photo by hartono subagio on Pexels
Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib
Free1 hour
One of the five Takhts of Sikhism, where Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa in 1699, set on a white-domed hill.
Photo: Gurlal Maan · CC BY-SA 4.0
Qila Anandgarh Sahib
Free1 hour
A gurdwara on the site of one of Guru Gobind Singh's forts, on a low hill with a view over the town.
Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Anandpur
Free30 minutes
A riverside gurdwara at Kiratpur where Sikh families immerse ashes in the Sutlej, quiet and open to all.
Good to know
- Hola Mohalla is held at Anandpur Sahib the day after Holi with Nihang martial displays; book months ahead.
- Virasat-e-Khalsa is closed on Mondays and sees long queues on Sundays; reach at opening.
- Permits: Bhakra Dam interior visits need prior permission from the BBMB at Nangal.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Anandpur Sahib?
Virasat-e-Khalsa museum; Naina Devi ropeway (return); Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib; Langar meal at Kesgarh Sahib; Qila Anandgarh Sahib; Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Anandpur.
What can you do for free in Anandpur Sahib?
Virasat-e-Khalsa museum; Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib; Langar meal at Kesgarh Sahib; Qila Anandgarh Sahib; Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Anandpur; Gurdwara Shahidi Bagh.
What is the best time to visit Anandpur Sahib?
Oct–Mar. Avoid May–Jun.
How many days do you need in Anandpur Sahib?
2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.