Sikh Gurdwaras in Pakistan: Heritage Guide and Complete List

Pakistan preserves some of Sikhism’s most sacred places, including Guru Nanak’s birthplace at Nankana Sahib, Gurdwara Panja Sahib at Hassan Abdal and Gurdwara Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur.

This guide brings together active gurdwaras, historic buildings, archaeological remains and sites remembered through Sikh tradition. Some are open pilgrimage centres, while others have been abandoned, repurposed or survive only as ruins.

The list is based on our travels and available historical records, but the condition and accessibility of individual sites can change. Religious traditions are identified as such, while dates and architectural claims should be confirmed through reliable records wherever possible.

Difficult to see all Gurdwara in Pakistan

It is hard because the old Gurdwara is dead center of bustling bazaars and narrow lanes, with suspicious neighbors more interested in finding out my background rather than telling me how to get in.

Then, these Sikh holy Gurdwara do not allow just about anyone to go in – that is not how Sikhism was supposed to be by the way.

However, once I do manage to get in, the architecture, people, generosity, and stories I hear inside are like nothing in mainstream Pakistani cities.

How many Gurdwara are there in Pakistan?

I would estimate that 190 Gurdwara are left in Pakistan now, but are fast fading as there are no devotees left to maintain the sites.

Which is the biggest Gurdwara in Pakistan?

Kirtarpur Sahib Gurdwara, right at the border of Indi and Pakistan is probably the largest, area wise among all Gurdwara in Pakistan.

Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara near Pakistan Border

The Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara, in Narowal District, is the the largest Sikh Temple in all of Pakistan, area wise.

How many Sikh gurdwaras are there in Pakistan?

The exact number depends on how a site is defined and counted. Some records include active gurdwaras, abandoned buildings, dharamsalas, samadhis and places known only through historical tradition. This guide therefore presents a documented working list rather than claiming a definitive national total.

Detailed guides to major Sikh heritage sites

List of Gurdwara in Pakistan

This is the list of 130 Gurdwara that I do know exist in Pakistan and have not been destroyed yet.

1.Gurdwara Janam Asthan, Nankana Sahib

Gurdwara Janam Asthan, Nankana Sahib:Nankana Sahib Gurdwara is where the revered Baba Guru Nanak was born. It is vast, well maintained, and renovated.The best thing is that they allow non-Muslims to wander across the courtyard like pesky tourists.
Gurdwara Panja Sahib, Hassan Abdal:Panja Sahib Gurdwara Hasanabdal has the sacred hand-print of Baba Guru Nanak.Guru Nanak personally stopped a huge boulder rolling down from a mountain from destroying sacred property.The sacred stream of Sikhism still flows underneath, with lovely fish swimming inside.
Gurdwara Balila, Nankana Sahib:This is the site of Baba Guru Nanak’s childhood home in Nankana Sahib City of Nankana Sahib District of Pakistan. Naturally, there are several Gurdwara in Nankana Sahib city.
Gurdwara Patti Sahib, Nankana Sahib:“Patti” is the wooden board that Guru Nanak used for his early academic education here.
Gurdwara Kiara Sahib:This is where Baba Guru Nanak performed the miracle of regrown standing crops that his cattle had destroyed.
Gurdwara Maal Ji Sahib:Built by Dewan Kora Mal, this is the site where Baba Guru Nanak as a child was shaded by a Mal tree that traveled with the Sun’s movement.
Gurdwara Tamboo Sahib, Nankana Sahib:It is here that Guru Nanak’s giving ways were revealed to the world when he gave away Rs 20 of his own to needy people – called the “Sacha Sauda” (real transaction)
Gurdwara Nihang Singhan, Nankana Sahib:This Gurdwara was built by the Nihang “immortal” armed Sikh faction of Sikhism.
Gurdwara Panjvin Chhevin Patshahi, Nanakana Sahib:This Gurdwara is where the fifth and Sixth Guru Hargobind and Arjun Dev passed by in the 15^th century. Both Shrines are inside the Gurdwara.
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Nankana Sahib:Guru Hargobind’s own Gurdwara is located here.

2. Gurdwaras of Kasur

Gurdwara Ram Thaman ji, Kalu Khara, Kasur: Baba Ram Thaman Ji was a maternal cousin of Baba Guru Nanak and a respected sadhu himself, whom Guru Nanak visited frequently.
Gurdwara Bhai Bahlol Qadiwind, Kasur:This is where Sat Gur visited and build a Gurdwara on the land donated by Bhai Bahlol: Gurdwara Bhai Pheru, old Anarkali Market, Kasur.This Gurdwara was built by Hindu overseers of Sikh affairs, called the Mahant, during the persecution days of Sikhism by British colonials.
Gurdwara Hardosahari Kasur:This is the site where a local influential Muslim Jat ruler converted to Sikhism on the urging of Guru Amar Das Ji
Gurdwara Holan Sahib, Bharnawan, Kasur:The Gurdwara built at this site where a local Muslim by the name of Sultan presented green chickpeas to Guru Nanak has since collapsed, but the holy significance of the act remains.
Gurdwara Jhari Sahib Tergay, Kasur
Gurdwara Malji Sahib, Kanganpur, Kasur
Gurdwara Manji Sahib at Manakdeke, Kasur
Gurdwara Panjvin Patshahi, Hanjrai, Kasur
Gurdwara Panjvin Patshahi, Shaikhrumi, Kasur
Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Alpa, Kasur
Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, bheelgran, Kasur
Gurdwara Tham Sahib, Jamber, Kasur

3. Gurdwaras of Lahore

Gurdwara Bairi Sahib, Chevin Patshahi, Kharak Lahore: Sat Guru Hargobind tied his horse reigns to a Bair tree here in the Burki Village of Lahore.
Gurdwara Baoli Sahib Guru Arjun, Laha Bazar, Lahore:Guru Arjan Dev commissioned a Baoli of sacred water here, with the money collected from resolving a business disputed between a Hindu and Pathan Muslim business transactions. This was to show the proper to his followers to dispose of disputes.
Gurdwara Buddhu Da Awa: Guru Arjun Dev settled a business transaction between two Sikhs where Bhai Buddhu gave unprepared bricks from his kiln to another respected Sikh. The grateful businessperson built a Gurdwara in honor of Guru Arjun here, which is sited near Sikh college on Shalimar Road.
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Amar Saddu, Lahore: Also called Gurdwara Bibi Kaulan, this Gurdwara has the Shrine of Guru Hargobind close by.
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Dhilwan, Burki, Lahore:This Gurdwara was built to honor Guru Hargobind at a place where he used to preach on a Manji (bench)
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Guru Mangat, Lahore
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Hadiara, Lahore
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Mozang, Lahore
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Padhana, Lahore
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Rampur Kalan, Lahore
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Rampur Khurd, Lahore
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Jhalian, Lahore
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Minhala, Lahore
Gurdwara Chota Nanakiana at Manga, Lahore
Gurdwara Chow Bachcha Sahib, Dharampura, Lahore
Gurdwara Chowmala Sahib, Bhatti Gate, Lahore
Gurdwara Dera Sahib, Panjvin, Patshahi, Lahore: This Gurdwara is adjacent to the Lahore Fort and Badshahi Masjid
Gurdwara Dharamshala Sri Guru Ram Dasji
Gurdwara Dewan Khan at Chuna Mandi, Lahore
Gurdwara Janamasthan Bebe Nanaki, Dera Chahal, Lahore
Gurdwara Janamasthan Guru Ram Das Ji, Chuna Mandi, Lahore,
Gurdwara Lahura Sahib, Ghawindi, Lahore
Gurdwara Lal Khoi Mochi Gate, Lahore
Gurdwara Nanak Garh, Badami Bagh, Lahore
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Mozang, Lahore
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Bhati Gate, Lahore
Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Manak, Lahore
Gurdwara Prakash Asthan, Sri Guru Ram Das Ji, Chuna Mandi
Gurdwara Rori Sahib, Jahman, Lahore
Gurdwara Shaheed Ganj, Sighnian, Lahore
Gurdwara Shikargarh Sahib, Kacha, Lahore
Gurdwara Sri Nanak Garh, Chhoti Ravi, Badami Bagh, Lahore
Gurdwara Tahli Sahib Baba Sir Chand Ji, Railway Station, Lahore

4. Gurdwaras of Gujranwala and Wazirabad

Gurdwara Khui Bhai Lalu Ji, Tatlay Aali, Gujranwala: This is where Guru Nanak ji created the legend of Malik Bhago and Carpenter Bahi Lalo for his disciples. Guru Ji refused the buttered bread of the tyrant Malik Bhago and chose the simple bread of Bhai Lalo because it was pure.
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Kotli Bhaga, Eminabad: A Gurdwara honoring Guru Hargobind is built here with a pipal tree, manji, and Tara sahib still intact.
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Rasul Sharif (Rasul Nagar), Wazirabad, Gujranwala: This Gurdwara is built on the left bank of the Chenab River to honor the visit of Guru Hargobind Sahib. This Gurdwara has Guru Granth sahib written on its walls.
Gurdwara Damdama Sahib, Railway Station, Gujranwala: Baba Sahib Ji Bedi was a dedicated preacher of the Sikh religion and Dambama was his litany style of preaching.
Gurdwara Guru Kotha, Wazirabad, Gujranwala: Gurdwara Kotha Sahib is dedicated to the visit of Guri Har Gobind Ji on his return from Kashmir. This beautiful Gurdwara is about to be run over by illegal encroachments.
Gurdwara Khara Sahib, Bhaike Mattu, Noshehravirkan, Gujranwala
Gurdwara Khuhi Bhai Lalo ji, Eminabad
Gurdwara Panjvin Patshahi, Chak Ram Das, Gujranwala
Gurdwara Rory Sahib, Eminabad

5.Gurdwaras of Sialkot

Gurdwara Baoli Sahib Sialkot: Gurdwara Baoli Sahib is where the legend of the death of Maula Karar occurred because he refused to meet Guru Hargobind. The Baoli is long gone.
Gurdwara Bair Sahib, Sialkot: This is the site where the legend of the spell placed by Muslim Saint Hamza Ghaus was dispelled by Baba Guru Nanak, because of his wisdom. Baba Guru Nanak convinced the saint to spare the city of Sialkot because “life is bitter’, and “death is certain.” The bair tree where this discussion occurred is long gone.
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Glutian Khurd, Sialkot: This beautiful Gurdwara is in private use now, but once had exquisite marble work on it. It lies on Sialkot-Gujranwala main road.
Gurdwara Gurusar, Rehsma, Salehpur, Sialkot: This is the site where Guru Hargobind threw a lance and a sweet water spring sprout out.
Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi Fathe bindar, Sialkot: Jagat Guru came here to visit the constructed Gurdwara in honor of Guru Nanak sahib Ji
Gurdwara Tahli Sahib, Rehsema, Salehpur, Sialkot: Guru Hargobind passed by here and tied his horse to a Tahli (branch) of the Sheesham Tree. His relics were also placed at this Gurdwara once, but not anymore.

6.Gurdwaras of Rawalpindi and Potohar

Gurdwara Bhai Maani Singh Rawalpindi: Currently being used as a school in Sarafa Bazar Rawalpindi
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Damhial, Rawalpindi: This Gurdwara contained the relics of Guru Gobind Ji and is at quite a distance from Rawalpindi’s main city.
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Narali, Rawalpindi
Gurdwara Narankari Bazar, Rawalpindi
Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Raja Bazar, Rawalpindi
Sikh Gurdwara Kallar Syedan: Dukh Panjini Sikh Gurdwaras in Kallar Sayedan, Potohar has a massive story to tell. You’d have to read this yourself.

7.Gurdwaras of Sheikhupura and Central Punjab

Gurdwara Dharamshala Bhai Harnam Singh Ji at Bucceki, Sheikhupura: Guru Arjun Dev Ji stayed here at the place of Bhai Harnam Singh Ji, a devotee, but the Gurdwara is barely recognizable.
Gurdwara Ajnianwala, Sheikhupura: Anjianwala is the place of a separate Sikh sect called Surjan Dasia and the Granth compiled by them is called Ajit Granth.
Gurdwara Panvin Patshahi, Jatri, Sheikupura
Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Hafmadar, Sheikhupura
Gurdwara bhuman Shah, Dibalpur Okara: This Gurdwara pays respects to Bhai Bhuman Shah whose langar would never disappoint the needy.
Gurdwara Chota Nanakiana, Dibalpur, Okara
Gurdwara Chota Nanakiana, Hujra Shah Muqeem, Okara
Gurdwara Bhai Hima ji, Magghiana, Jhang
Gurdwara Fateh Shah Jhang
Gurdwara Nanaksar Jhang
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Bacche, Hafizabad.
Gurdwara Nanaksar, Harappa, Sahiwal

8. Gurdwaras of Jhelum and the Salt Range

Gurdwara Chowa Sahib Rohtas Jhelum: This beautiful Gurdwara is right outside Rohtas fort in Jehlum and is being renovated for the visiting Sikh devotees. Guru Nanak Sahib is said to have visited this sacred site.
Gurdwara Janamasthan Mata Sahib Kaur Ji, Rothtas: This gurdwara is a better shape as it is located inside the Rohtas fort wall and the fort is under the protection of two government departments.
Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Balgondai, Jehlum
Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Katas, Chakwal: This Gurdwara is in the middle of the ancient Hindu holy site of Katas Raj and has recently been cleanup for devotees.

9. Gurdwaras of Southern and Western Punjab

Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Chawli Masaekh, Burewala, Vehari
Gurdwara Thara Sahib, Sakhi Sarwar, DG Khan
Gurdwara Thara Sahib, Shah Shams Road, Multan
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Gujrat city :This is the only Gurdwara dedicated to Guru Hargobind Ji that survives in Gujrat city. The remaining four are long decimated.
Gurdwara Kot Bhai Than Singh, Fateh Khan, Attock: This Gurdwara is stil preserved in a better condition, but requires renovation.The only Gurdwara inside Attock Khurd has been leveled by the private owner of the property. I have not seen any other Gurdwara in Attock
Gurdwara Shaheed Bhai Dalip Singh, Chak Jhumra, Faisalabad
Gurdwara Thara Sahib, Uch, Bahawalpur
Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Makhdoom Pur, Pahuran, Khanewal

10.Gurdwaras of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Gurdwara Amir Shah Singh Jhanda Ram Street, DI Khan
Gurdwara Dharamshala Guru Nanak Devji, DI Khan: Guru Nanak Ji stayed here during his fourth udasi travel and the place is now a government school.
Gurdwara Kali Devi, Topan wala, DI Khan: At this site, Guru Nanak’s miracle of toppling the Kali Devi moorti occurred. Although it is a Gurdwara, and Guru Nanak did not encourage deities, people called it Kali Murti Gurdwara out of tradition.
Gurdwara Jogi wara, Shernath, Bannu, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Mansehra,
Gurdwara Siri Dayal Sar Topi, Mansehra
Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi, Chitti Gatti, Hazara
Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Balakot, Hazara
Gurdwara Bhai Joga Singh Peshawar, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Joga Sahib was a local disciple of Guru Gobind who he took along during his travels. The legend says that Joga Sahib was saved from hellfire because of his loyalty to his guru when despite provocation by a beautiful sex worker, he could not manage to visit her. Gurdwara joga Sahib is in the Namakmandi locality.
Gurdwara Gurhatri, Peshawar City: Although there is not any intact Gurdwara in Gurhattri Peshawar, the legend of Guru Hattri (Guru’s shop) is so interesting, I had to include this place too.The legend is that Guru Nanak during his fifth travels, visited the shop of Abdul Rahman to exchange his old shoes with a new pair. The shopkeeper kept the old shoes for generations, and a devotee built a Sikh religious site here. There is little left of the Gurdwara.
Samadhi Akali Phula Singh, Nowshehra: This Samadhi is located across a river and can only be reached by boat. It is a few kilometers away from GT road in Nowshehra.

11. Gurdwaras of Sindh

Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Shikarpur, Sindh: This modern-looking Gurdwara still has the original banyan tree of Sat Guru Nanak Sahib’s travel here.
Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Jind Pir, Sukkur: Guru Nanak Ji is said to have visited this site and the Hindu Temple complex in Sadhu Bela from here.
Gurdwara Sadhu Bela, Sukkur. Guru Nanak Ji traveled to this island in the center of the Indus River to preach Sikhism and the right path to Hindu Sadhus there.
Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Clifton, Karachi
Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Justice Kyani Road, Karachi
Gurdwara Pehli patshahi, Bulani, Larkana, Sindh
Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Mirpurkhas, Sindh

12. Gurdwaras of Balochistan

Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi Tilganji Sahib, Masjid Road, Quetta, Baluchistan: Tilganji sahib gets its name from the “til” (Sesame seeds) that Baba Guru Nanak gave them in the offering of his visit in the third travels’
Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi, Kalat, Baluchistan: I have never heard of a Gurdwara in Kalat, but if it were there, it would be a miracle Baba Guru Nanak reached there across the vast expanse of emptiness without tons of water.

13. Gurdwaras of Gilgit-Baltistan

Gurdwara Chota Nanakiana Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan: There were Hindu and Sikh soldiers at Skardu Kharpocho Fort right up to 1948, but I did not see any Gurdwara. Maybe I must ask around more this time.

See, Commonalities of World Religions

This is all I could do with the resources I had.

Sikh and Hindu buildings frequently appear within the same historic towns and sometimes share regional artistic traditions. Readers can explore this connected history through our guide to 72 Hindu temples in Pakistan.

Preserving Pakistan’s Sikh heritage

Pakistan’s gurdwaras range from internationally important pilgrimage centres to fragile buildings hidden within villages and old bazaars. Together, they preserve the history of Guru Nanak, later Sikh Gurus, local congregations and the shared cultural landscape of Punjab and neighbouring regions.

Active gurdwaras should be approached as places of worship rather than ordinary tourist attractions. At abandoned or privately occupied sites, visitors should request permission, respect residents and avoid entering unstable structures.

Begin with our detailed guides to Nankana Sahib, Panja Sahib and the gurdwaras of Kallar Syedan.