Nankana Sahib, Kartarpur, Panja Sahib, Lahore
This is a pilgrimage built for the diaspora traveler who wants the full weight of Sikh history delivered with genuine comfort, not endured on a coach with strangers. Pakistan holds more than 80 percent of the faith's most sacred sites, and this seven-day journey moves between them at an unhurried pace — Guru Nanak's birthplace at Nankana Sahib, his final resting place at Kartarpur, the sacred handprint at Panja Sahib, and the historic Gurdwaras woven through Lahore's old city. Every night is spent in a 4 or 5-star property, every meal is included, and every transfer is private, with a guide fluent in both the history and the reverence the journey deserves.
Arrive at Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore, or cross via the Wagah border, where your private guide and driver welcome you for a seamless transfer to your 5-star city hotel. Settle in over a relaxed welcome dinner, with your trip director briefing you on the pilgrimage ahead. Overnight in Lahore.
A full day in the spiritual and historic heart of Lahore. Visit Gurdwara Dera Sahib, built at the site of Guru Arjan Dev Ji's martyrdom, directly beside Lahore Fort. Continue to the Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Sikh Empire's founder, and Gurdwara Chauthi Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Ram Das Ji at Chuna Mandi. Visit the Lahore Museum's renowned Sikh gallery before an afternoon walk through the Walled City and Anarkali Bazaar. Full board throughout. Overnight in Lahore.
Third Domain Exclusive
A private audience with a Sikh historian at Gurdwara Dera Sahib, offering context on the site's significance rarely shared with day-trip groups.
Drive to Nankana Sahib via Sheikhupura, with a stop at Gurdwara Sacha Sauda along the way. Spend the day at Gurdwara Janam Asthan, built on the site where Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born, before visiting the surrounding cluster of sacred sites — Gurdwara Bal Lila, Pati Sahib, Tambu Sahib and Maiji Sahib. Lunch is taken at the langar hall as part of the pilgrimage experience. Full board throughout. Overnight in Lahore.
A morning drive to the Kartarpur Corridor, the visa-free crossing built to connect pilgrims to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib — the site where Guru Nanak Dev Ji established the first Sikh commune in 1504 and spent his final years. Walk the restored complex, the langar halls and the riverside grounds on the banks of the Ravi. Return to Lahore for an evening at leisure, including time at the historic Food Street beneath the Badshahi Mosque. Full board throughout. Overnight in Lahore.
Third Domain Exclusive
Priority corridor passage and a private guide briefing on the site's history, arranged in advance to avoid pilgrimage-day queues.
Depart Lahore for Islamabad, breaking the journey at Eminabad to visit Gurdwara Rori Sahib, built at the site where Guru Nanak Dev Ji was held during Babur's invasion, and Gurdwara Chakki Sahib nearby. Continue on to Islamabad and check into your 5-star hotel by evening. Full board throughout. Overnight in Islamabad.
Third Domain Exclusive
A quiet, unhurried hour reserved at Gurdwara Rori Sahib outside the standard tour-bus schedule, for private reflection.
A full day at Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal, one of the most sacred sites in Sikhism, built around the boulder believed to bear Guru Nanak Dev Ji's handprint. Spend time at the sacred spring and the surrounding complex before returning to Islamabad for an afternoon at the Faisal Mosque and the Margalla Hills viewpoint. Full board throughout. Overnight in Islamabad.
A final morning at leisure — enjoy your hotel's breakfast service, a quiet walk in the Margalla Hills, or optional last-minute shopping for Punjabi handicrafts and dried fruit. Your private transfer takes you to Islamabad International Airport in good time for your onward or international flight, bringing your seven-day Yatra through the holiest sites of Sikhism in Pakistan to a close.
Inclusions & Considerations
What is Included
- ✓ 6 nights in handpicked 4 and 5-star hotels (Lahore x4, Islamabad x2)
- ✓ Full board — breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the tour
- ✓ Private air-conditioned transport with professional driver throughout
- ✓ English and Punjabi-speaking private guide for every Gurdwara and sightseeing day
- ✓ Kartarpur Corridor entry coordination and priority passage scheduling
- ✓ All entrance fees and site access listed in the itinerary, including Panja Sahib and Nankana Sahib
What is Not Included
- ✕ International airfare to and from Pakistan
- ✕ Pakistan e-Visa fee (Third Domain Travel provides the invitation letter and group visa support documentation)
- ✕ Travel insurance
- ✕ Personal expenses, shopping, and gratuities for guides and drivers
- ✕ Optional add-on experiences arranged outside the core itinerary
Before You Travel
Is Pakistan safe and welcoming for Sikh pilgrims?
Yes. Pakistan's government and local communities actively welcome Sikh Yatris, and every major Gurdwara on this itinerary maintains its own security and reception arrangements for visiting pilgrims. Lahore and Islamabad are among Pakistan's most visited and best-secured cities, with dedicated tourist police and an established network of vetted guides.
Do I need a visa to join this tour?
Most nationalities can apply for Pakistan's e-Visa online before travel. Once you confirm your booking, we issue an official tourism invitation letter and supporting documentation to support your application, including for group visa provisions where applicable.
What standard of hotel should I expect?
Every night is spent in a 4 or 5-star property — international chains and leading local hotels in Lahore and Islamabad — selected for proximity to each day's Gurdwara visits, comfort, and consistency across the route.
Can the itinerary be adjusted for my dates or interests?
Yes. This itinerary is the foundation of a private tour — departure dates, pacing around major Gurpurabs or Vaisakhi, and add-on visits (Gurdwara Chowa Sahib in Jhelum, Sialkot's Gurdwaras, or an extended Nankana Sahib stay) can all be tailored during booking.
How many people will be in my group?
This is a private departure, not a fixed-group tour. Your itinerary, vehicle, and guide are reserved exclusively for your party — whether that's a solo traveler, a couple, or a small family group.