The central governments of India and Pakistan have reached an accord to activate the Kartarpur Corridor, enabling Indian Sikh devotees to visit the sacred Darbar Sahib Shrine located in Pakistan. Interested individuals can now complete their Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor registration via the official portal at prakashpurb550.mha.gov.in. Both Indian citizens and OCI cardholders are eligible to submit the online Dera Baba Nanak application form to embark on this spiritual journey.
Pakistan has pledged to ensure adequate arrangements for Langar (community kitchen) and the distribution of Prasad. The Ministry of Home Affairs has published specific guidelines for pilgrims. Please review these protocols before initiating your travel and return registration for the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough on how to successfully register for the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor.
About the Dera Baba Nanak - Sri Kartarpur Sahib Pilgrimage
Kartarpur village sits on the western banks of the Ravi River, where Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji spent the final 18 years of his life. Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak is situated approximately 1 km from the India-Pakistan border on the eastern bank of the river. Across the water in Pakistan lies the town of Kartarpur. Gurdwara Sri Kartarpur Sahib is located in the Narowal district of Pakistan, roughly 4.5 km from the border near the historic town of Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur district, Punjab.
The Indian infrastructure for the corridor includes a 4.1 km four-lane highway connecting Dera Baba Nanak to the border, alongside a modern Passenger Terminal Building (PTB). Dera Baba Nanak is a town in the Gurdaspur district of Punjab, India, established by followers of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and named in honor of their revered ancestor.
Distance from Dera Baba Nanak to Kartarpur
- Distance from Amritsar: 45 km via NH354B
- Distance from Batala: 24 km via District Road
- Distance from Gurdaspur: 30 km via NH354
- Distance from Jalandhar: 112 km via Batala
Following years of dedicated effort, the Indian government has successfully enabled pilgrimage access to Shri Kartarpur Sahib for devotees. Below is the location map for both Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak and Gurudwara Sri Kartarpur Sahib:-