The Punjab circuit connects three registers of the sacred: Harmandir Sahib (the faith’s living centre), Anandpur Sahib’s Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib (where the Khalsa was founded in 1699, and where Hola Mohalla gathers the Nihangs every spring), and Naina Devi on the hill — a reported ~20–25 km from Anandpur, with a ropeway up.
The leg correction that matters: Amritsar to Anandpur is ~190–195 km (3–4 hours), not the ~90 km that circulates. Checked 02 October 2026.
The legs (labelled)
| Leg | Distance | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amritsar → Anandpur Sahib | ~190–195 km | 3–4 h | Reported |
| Anandpur → Naina Devi | ~20–25 km (13 km hill drive) | ~1 h | Reported (temple site) |
| Naina Devi ropeway | ~8:15 AM–7 PM | ₹130 one-way / ₹190 RT | Reported (official temple site) |
The 3-day plan
| Day | Base | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amritsar | Prakash ceremony, langar + seva, Jallianwala, Heritage Street evening |
| 2 | Amritsar → Anandpur | Wagah morning optional; drive (~3–4 h); Kesgarh Sahib darshan; Virasat-e-Khalsa (closed Mon + Jan 24–31 maintenance week, free) |
| 3 | Anandpur → Naina Devi | Ropeway darshan; return Amritsar or continue toward Chandigarh/Delhi |
The calendar
- Hola Mohalla (reported Tue 23 Mar 2027): Anandpur’s Nihang festival — the circuit’s summit; book everything at minus two months.
- Vaisakhi (14 Apr 2027, reported): the Khalsa’s birthday — Amritsar and Anandpur both peak.
- Virasat-e-Khalsa: closed Mondays and the Jan 24–31 maintenance week (official district listing).
Frequently asked questions
How far is Anandpur Sahib from Amritsar?
~190–195 km, 3–4 hours (reported) — plan it as a half-day drive, not a hop.
Naina Devi — worth the add?
Yes — the ropeway (official temple-site pricing) makes the hill darshan a half-day from Anandpur.
