Gurdwara Sri Kartarpur Sahib is where Sikhism’s founder, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, spent the last 18 years of his life. Access to the Gurudwara was cut off after partition. But now Indian pilgrims can access it from India via the Kartarpur Corridor that extends 4.5 km into Pakistan.
The Kartarpur corridor connects the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Punjab with Gurdwara Sri Kartarpur Sahib in Narowal district of Pakistan’s Punjab province.
The corridor can only be used to visit the Gurudwara. You can not leave the area and go further into Pakistan.
If you wish to visit Kartarpur Gurudwara these are the steps to follow.
Step1: Login to below website and register.
https://prakashpurb550.mha.gov.in/kpr/
Step 2: Click on Apply Online
Step 3: Fill in your details like Name, Passport Details, Current Address, Permanent Address, Blood group, police station and other personal information (Phone and email id)
Step 4: Scan your Passport in PDF format, scan your Photo in JPG format and upload.
Step 5: After you apply online you receive the below SMS and Email to registered phone number and email address.
Step 6: You will get a call from Commissioner office to confirm the police station in 2 to 3 days of registration.
Step 7: You will get a call from local police station and you might have to submit below details:
1.Photocopy of Passport, Adhar card, Voters ID,
2.Current residence proof, permanent residence proof
3.HR letter or Employment verification letter
4.Cover letter and 1/2 passport size photos.
Step 8: Once police verification is completed, wait for SMS and email. You will receive this 3-4 days before travel.
Step 9: You can now download copy of your ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) by visiting https://prakashpurb550.mha.gov.in/kpr/ Enter your registration number and download or download it from your email.
Step 10: Take a printout of ETA. This is mandatory.
Frequently asked questions:
1.Who can visit?
Anyone- any religion- Indian/ OSI Card holders.
2.Entry fee to Gurudwara?
20 $ (usd)
3.Nearest City/Town?
Amritsar
4.Modes of Transport?
Bus, Taxi Hire, Drive
5.Will I get call from police?
We were three people travelling, 2 had to submit details, 1 had just got a call.
6.Parking facility?
Yes
7.Restroom/Toilet/Change room?
Yes
8.Coffee/Tea/Snacks?
Yes- A small store where you can buy water, coffee, biscuits etc
9.Entry/Exit Time?
8 am to 4 pm
10.Will your passport be stamped?
No, However there is an immigration check and it would have an entry that you did a land border cross.
11. Currency exchange
Yes, On Pakistan side on a slight high rate. You also get Pakistan currency, if you need tyo buy something.
The Kartarpur corridor connects the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Punjab with Gurdwara Sri Kartarpur Sahib in Narowal district of Pakistan’s Punjab province.
The corridor can only be used to visit the Gurudwara. You can not leave the area and go further into Pakistan.
If you wish to visit Kartarpur Gurudwara these are the steps to follow.
Step1: Login to below website and register.
https://prakashpurb550.mha.gov.in/kpr/
Step 2: Click on Apply Online
Step 3: Fill in your details like Name, Passport Details, Current Address, Permanent Address, Blood group, police station and other personal information (Phone and email id)
Step 4: Scan your Passport in PDF format, scan your Photo in JPG format and upload.
Step 5: After you apply online you receive the below SMS and Email to registered phone number and email address.
Step 6: You will get a call from Commissioner office to confirm the police station in 2 to 3 days of registration.
Step 7: You will get a call from local police station and you might have to submit below details:
1.Photocopy of Passport, Adhar card, Voters ID,
2.Current residence proof, permanent residence proof
3.HR letter or Employment verification letter
4.Cover letter and 1/2 passport size photos.
Step 8: Once police verification is completed, wait for SMS and email. You will receive this 3-4 days before travel.
Step 9: You can now download copy of your ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) by visiting https://prakashpurb550.mha.gov.in/kpr/ Enter your registration number and download or download it from your email.
Step 10: Take a printout of ETA. This is mandatory.
Frequently asked questions:
1.Who can visit?
Anyone- any religion- Indian/ OSI Card holders.
2.Entry fee to Gurudwara?
20 $ (usd)
3.Nearest City/Town?
Amritsar
4.Modes of Transport?
Bus, Taxi Hire, Drive
5.Will I get call from police?
We were three people travelling, 2 had to submit details, 1 had just got a call.
6.Parking facility?
Yes
7.Restroom/Toilet/Change room?
Yes
8.Coffee/Tea/Snacks?
Yes- A small store where you can buy water, coffee, biscuits etc
9.Entry/Exit Time?
8 am to 4 pm
10.Will your passport be stamped?
No, However there is an immigration check and it would have an entry that you did a land border cross.
11. Currency exchange
Yes, On Pakistan side on a slight high rate. You also get Pakistan currency, if you need tyo buy something.
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