In the small village of Punjab kartarpur, the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak had spent the last years of his life. Due to this reason, this place considered significant for both Pakistan and India. Thousands of Sikhs travel each year to visit their holy places in Pakistan. The
Kartarpur corridor project was signed between Pakistan and India to facilitate the Sikh community of both countries. Despite huge political tensions between both countries throughout history, the
Project of Kartarpur Corridor managed to be completed. After almost 70 years of independence, the Indian Sikh pilgrims are allowed to cross the Pakistani border without having the visa. This is considered a positive step towards better relations between both countries. So this corridor is also considered as a peace corridor that will strengthen the cultural ties of Pakistan and India.For the
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Pakistan is home to many holiest sites of the Sikh religion as Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur is among one of them. Pakistan have many
Religious Places for Tourism. Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib is one of the world’s largest Gurdwara. Before the construction of kartarpur corridor, the Sikh Pilgrims have to travel long distances to reach the Gurdwara. This kartarpur corridor now facilitates the pilgrims by the direct entry from the Indian border that has minimized the distance. Kartarpur corridor is to connect India with Pakistan. The people from India that come for visiting the Kartarpur are not allowed to visit any other place in Pakistan. As the kartarpur is only 5km away from the Indian border so a special elevated platform for the view of Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur has been constructed in India so that they can see it with the naked eye.
Inauguration of Kartarpur Corridor:
The Kartarpur corridor inauguration was on 9th November 2019 on the 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak. The inauguration ceremony was held where Prime Minister Imran Khan welcomed the Sikh pilgrims and formally
inaugurated the Kartarpur corridor. Many government officials and the Sikh community were also there at the time of inauguration. Pakistan also established the immigration office to accommodate and facilitate the Sikh pilgrims. The Gurdwara Darbar Sahib was also expanded so that maximum people can visit the Gurdwara at one time.Visit
Kartarpur Corridor in Cheap Price.
Kartarpur Corridor Fee:
Every Sikh visitor has to pay US$20 for visiting the shrine as Kartarpur corridor fee. This almost costs 3072.64 Pakistani Rupees. However, if Pakistani people wanted to visit the shrine it’s free for them.
Kartarpur Corridor Registration:
The registration for kartarpur corridor visit is very necessary, without it no Indian Sikh pilgrim is allowed to enter the corridor. Every Indian pilgrim has to submit their identification documents to their government which is then sent 10 days before their travel date to Pakistan. Then the confirmation of pilgrims will be sent that allows them to travel to Kartarpur corridor depending upon the available slots. The people can travel by car as the corridor is open for cars and can be travel on foot. Indian pilgrims are not allowed to stay at night in Kartarpur shrine. They have to travel back within the same day after visiting the shrine. Almost 5000 Sikh devotees from India can visit the kartarpur shrine each day.