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Anandpur Sahib
Anandpur Sahib, also referred simply as Anandpur, is a city in Rupnagar district (Ropar), on the edge of Shivalik Hills, in the Indian state of Punjab.
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Why Anandpur Sahib?
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- Kahlur Fort
- Gurdwara Patalpuri Sahib
- Gurdwara Qila Anandgarh Sahib
Anandpur Sahib at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Kahlur Fort: Kahlur Fort is situated in erstwhile princely state of Kahlur (also known as Bilaspur) in Himachal Pradesh. The state was founded in/ around 697 by Bir Chand.
- Gurdwara Patalpuri Sahib: Gurdwara Patalpuri Sahib is a Sikh gurdwara located in Kiratpur, Punjab, India that is a popular place for dispersing ashes for Sikhs as part of the Antam Sanskar funerary rites of Sikhism.
- Gurdwara Qila Anandgarh Sahib: Gurdwara Qila Anandgarh Sahib, alternatively spelt as Anandgarh Qila (meaning "fort of bliss"), is a gurdwara and qila fortress in the city of Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar district, Punjab, India.
Sightseeing Places
- Kahlur Fort: Kahlur Fort is situated in erstwhile princely state of Kahlur (also known as Bilaspur) in Himachal Pradesh. The state was founded in/ around 697 by Bir Chand.
- Gurdwara Patalpuri Sahib: Gurdwara Patalpuri Sahib is a Sikh gurdwara located in Kiratpur, Punjab, India that is a popular place for dispersing ashes for Sikhs as part of the Antam Sanskar funerary rites of Sikhism.
- Gurdwara Qila Anandgarh Sahib: Gurdwara Qila Anandgarh Sahib, alternatively spelt as Anandgarh Qila (meaning "fort of bliss"), is a gurdwara and qila fortress in the city of Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar district, Punjab, India.
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Kahlur Fort
Kahlur Fort is situated in erstwhile princely state of Kahlur (also known as Bilaspur) in Himachal Pradesh. The state was founded in/ around 697 by Bir Chand.
Gurdwara Patalpuri Sahib
Gurdwara Patalpuri Sahib is a Sikh gurdwara located in Kiratpur, Punjab, India that is a popular place for dispersing ashes for Sikhs as part of the Antam Sanskar funerary rites of Sikhism.
Gurdwara Qila Anandgarh Sahib
Gurdwara Qila Anandgarh Sahib, alternatively spelt as Anandgarh Qila (meaning "fort of bliss"), is a gurdwara and qila fortress in the city of Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar district, Punjab, India.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 68 km from Anandpur Sahib.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Anandpur Sahib railway station, about 1 km from central Anandpur Sahib.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Anandpur Sahib (Apr, May, Jun) averages 21–34°C with about 51 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Anandpur Sahib (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 25–32°C with about 120 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Anandpur Sahib (Oct, Nov) averages 15–26°C with about 22 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Anandpur Sahib (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 9–21°C with about 30 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 25°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C.
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Spiritual & Religious
Festivals
- Overview: Anandpur Sahib, also referred simply as Anandpur, is a city in Rupnagar district (Ropar), on the edge of Shivalik Hills, in the Indian state of Punjab. Located near the Sutlej River, the city is one of the most sacred religious places in Sikhism, being the place where the last two Sikh Gurus, Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh, lived. It is also the place where Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa Panth in 1699.
- Best Festival Time: The most comfortable months are January, February, March, April and September.
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- Summary: Anandpur Sahib, also referred simply as Anandpur, is a city in Rupnagar district (Ropar), on the edge of Shivalik Hills, in the Indian state of Punjab.
- Overview: Anandpur Sahib, also referred simply as Anandpur, is a city in Rupnagar district (Ropar), on the edge of Shivalik Hills, in the Indian state of Punjab. Located near the Sutlej River, the city is one of the most sacred religious places in Sikhism, being the place where the last two Sikh Gurus, Guru Tegh Bahadur and Guru Gobind Singh, lived. It is also the place where Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa Panth in 1699.
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Significance
Anandpur Sahib, also referred simply as Anandpur, is a city in Rupnagar district (Ropar), on the edge of Shivalik Hills, in the Indian state of Punjab.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anandpur Sahib is most comfortable in January, February, March, April and September, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is May (average high 35°C) and the wettest months are July and August.
The nearest airport is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 68 km away. The nearest railway station is Anandpur Sahib railway station, about 1 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Kahlur Fort, Gurdwara Patalpuri Sahib and Gurdwara Qila Anandgarh Sahib.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 17°C to 35°C over the year, with about 719 mm of rain in total.
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