Nankana Sahib & Hiran Minar Sikh Pilgrimage Tour from Lahore

Walk the birthplace of Sikhism, then stand before a Mughal emperor's monument to loss

A full-day Sikh pilgrimage tour from Lahore to Nankana Sahib and Hiran Minar, visiting the gurdwara where Guru Nanak was born and a 17th-century minaret built to honor a beloved pet antelope. The tour includes an English or Urdu-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport from your hotel, bottled water and a meal at a local restaurant or chain.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Sikh heritage sites and monument

• Travel to Gurdwara Janam Asthan
• Visit Gurdwara Janam Asthan shrine
• Travel to Gurdwara Sachcha Sauda
• Visit Gurdwara Sachcha Sauda
• Travel to Hiran Minar in Sheikhupura
• Explore Hiran Minar monument and park

The experience

Seven to eight hours takes you roughly 65 kilometres north of Lahore to Gurdwara Janam Asthan in Nankana Sahib, the shrine marking the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. The gurdwara sits at the heart of an ensemble of nine sacred sites in the town. Pilgrims visit to connect with the origins of the faith. From there the route turns toward Sheikhupura, another 40 kilometres northwest, to reach Hiran Minar: a 100-foot minaret built in 1606 by Mughal Emperor Jahangir as a monument to his pet antelope, Mansiraj, after the animal died during a hunting expedition. The monument stands in what was once a royal hunting reserve, and the grounds include a vast pool and a Baradari pavilion.

Your guide speaks English or Urdu and travels with you in an air-conditioned vehicle throughout the day. The itinerary weaves together two threads of the region's history: the spiritual significance of Nankana Sahib, where Sikhs come to honor their founder's birthplace, and the artistic legacy of the Mughal period, visible in the architecture and scale of Hiran Minar. A meal at a local restaurant or McDonald's or KFC is included, along with bottled water for the drive.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup.
• English or Urdu-speaking guide for the full day.
• bottled water.
• a meal at a local restaurant or chain.
• all entry fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

AgesAdult (10 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Urdu

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by TOUR VISION TRAVEL

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Urdu throughout, so you follow the commentary comfortably at each stop. Choose this tour if you want the spiritual and historical context of both sites explained as you move between them.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Urdu.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is Nankana Sahib from Lahore, and what do I see at Gurdwara Janam Asthan?

Gurdwara Janam Asthan sits about 65 kilometres north of Lahore in Nankana Sahib. The shrine marks the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and is part of a cluster of nine important gurdwaras in the town that pilgrims visit as part of the sacred route through the region.

What is the story behind Hiran Minar?

Hiran Minar is a 100-foot minaret built in 1606 by Emperor Jahangir to honor his pet antelope, Mansiraj, after the animal died during a hunting expedition in the royal reserve near Sheikhupura. The monument stands as an example of Mughal-era craftsmanship, surrounded by a vast pool and a Baradari pavilion.

What meals and refreshments are included during the tour?

The tour includes bottled water throughout the day and a meal at either a local restaurant or a McDonald's or KFC location, depending on the day's routing.