- From Pathankot
- ≈ 80 km (about 2 hrs by road)
- Best time
- October to March
- Altitude
- ≈ 235 m
- Good for families
- Yes
About Kartarpur Corridor (Dera Baba Nanak)
Dera Baba Nanak, in Gurdaspur district, is a historic Sikh town on the Ravi close to the border. Guru Nanak Dev Ji spent his final years across the river at Kartarpur, where Gurdwara Darbar Sahib now stands in Pakistan. The visa-free Kartarpur Corridor opened in November 2019, but India suspended passage in May 2025, and as of September 2026 the Ministry of Home Affairs says it remains closed for security reasons. You can still visit the gurdwaras in Dera Baba Nanak and the darshan sthal viewpoint near the border, from where Gurdwara Darbar Sahib is visible across the fields.
Highlights
Guru Nanak's legacy
Historic gurdwaras linked to Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Darshan viewpoint
See Gurdwara Darbar Sahib across the border.
Corridor closed
Passage suspended since May 2025 — check before travelling.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
October to March
How to Reach
By road: about 80 km from Pathankot via Gurdaspur, roughly 2 hours. Dera Baba Nanak also has a railway station on the Amritsar–Dera Baba Nanak line.
Local Food
Langar at the gurdwaras; dhabas in Dera Baba Nanak and Gurdaspur.
Stay Options
Most visitors return to Pathankot, Gurdaspur or Amritsar the same day.
Places to see
Top attractions in Kartarpur Corridor (Dera Baba Nanak)
Must-visit places in and around Kartarpur Corridor (Dera Baba Nanak).
- 01
≈ 4.5 km across the border
Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur
Where Guru Nanak Dev Ji spent his final years, across the border in Pakistan.
- 02
Near the border
Kartarpur Corridor Terminal
The Indian passenger terminal; passage is currently suspended.
- 03
Town centre
Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib, Dera Baba Nanak
The main gurdwara in town, associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
Things To Do
Visit the town gurdwaras
Including Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib and Chola Sahib.
Darshan from the viewpoint
Look across to Kartarpur Sahib from the Indian side.
Combine with Gurdaspur or Amritsar
Easy to add to a Punjab day trip.
Suggested Itinerary
- 1
Morning
Drive from Pathankot via Gurdaspur.
- 2
Midday
Gurdwaras of Dera Baba Nanak and langar.
- 3
Afternoon
Darshan viewpoint near the border, then return.
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Travel Tips
The Kartarpur Corridor has been closed to Indian pilgrims since May 2025 — check official news before planning a crossing.
If it reopens, registration is online and a passport is required.
Cover your head in gurdwaras.
