The Five Takhts Overview
'Takht', which means a throne or seat of authority, is a result of the historical growth of
Sikhism. There are five Takhts. Two of the five Takhts are located outside Punjab and are Takht
Sri Patna Sahib, Patna in Bihar, and Takht Sri Hazoor Sahib at Nanded in Maharashtra. The
other three Takhts are in Punjab - Akal Takht in Amritsar, Sri Keshgarh Sahib in Anandpur, and Sri Damdama Sahib in Talwandi Sabo Bhatinda district.
The first and most important one was established by Guru Hargobind in 1609 and is known as the
‘Akal Takht’ is near Amritsar's Sri Harmandar Sahib (Golden Temple).
1. Sri Akal Takht Sahib (Amritsar, Punjab)
Akal Takht Sahib literally means Eternal Throne. It is also part of the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar. It’s foundation was laid by Guru Hargobind Sahib . The Akal Takht is situated opposite to Harmandir Sahib and are connected by a passage. The building of the Akal Takht opposite Akal Takht, Panj Takht, Sikh Supreme Seat of Power, the Golden Temple has a special meaning..
2. Takht Sri Damdama Sahib (Bathinda, Punjab)
Takht Sri Damdama Sahib is situated in the village of Talwandi Sabo near Bhatinda. At this place Guru Gobind Singh stayed here for approximately a year and compiled the final edition of Guru Granth Sahib also known as the Damdama Sahib Bir in 1705.
3. Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib (Anandpur Sahib, Punjab)
Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib is situated at Anandpur Sahib. It is the birthplace of the Khalsa. The order of the Khalsa was founded here by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. Some of the weapons of Guru Gobind Singh are displayed here.
4. Takht Sri Hazoor Sahib (Nanded, Maharashtra)
Takht Sri Hazoor Sahib is situated on the banks of Godavari river in Maharashtra state. This is the place where Guru Gobind Singh left for Heavenly abode. The inner room of the temple is called Angitha Sahib and is built over the place where Guru Gobind Singh was cremated in 1708.
5. Takht Sri Patna Sahib (Patna, Bihar)
Takht Sri Patna Sahib is situated in Patna city which is also the capital of Bihar state. Guru Gobind Singh was born here in 1666 and he spent his early childhood here before moving to Anandpur Sahib. Besides being the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, Patna was also visited by Guru Nanak and Guru Tegh Bahadur at different points of time.
Package Details
Day 01: Delhi to Aurangabad (By Flight) – Hazur Sahib (By Car)
|
Day 02: Hazur Sahib – Bidar – Hazur Sahib (200 Kms, 4 Hours One Way, By Car)
|
Day 03: Hazur Sahib – Aurangabad (By Car)
|
Day 04: Aurangabad – Delhi (By Flight) – Patna (By Train)
|
Day 05: Patna – Delhi (By Train) |
Day 06: Delhi – Bhathinda – Damdama Sahib (By Car, 325 Kms, 7-8 Hours) |
Day 07: Damdama Sahib – Amritsar (By Car, 290 Kms, 6-7 Hours)
|
Day 08: Amritsar
|
Day 09: Amritsar – Anandpur Sahib (260 Kms, 5 Hours) – Chandigarh (75 Kms, 2 Hours)
|
Day 10: Chandigarh – Delhi (270 Kms, 4-5 Hours)
|
Package Cost includes :
Hotel Room on Double sharing basis
Deluxe/3 Star Hotels
Daily Breakfast
AC Car for Local Transfers & Sightseeing
Driver, Petrol/Diesel, etc. Charges
All Prevalent Hotel & Transport Taxes
Package Cost does not include :
Monument/Public places Entrance Charges (ifapplicable)
Economy Class Flight Tickets / III AC Train Tickets
Medical and Insurance.
Visa
Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like
Train delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political
disturbances etc.
Any meals except specified in the itinerary.
Tips, Beverages, Laundry, Telephone Calls, etc.
Tourist Guide.
*For extra help or special requests, just reach out to our support team—we’re here to make your journey easy and filled with spiritual joy!
Customer Reviews
They provide amazing service to their clients .Thanks Aashian Travel Fresno .
Payton Hillman
Very friendly and helpful easy to work with. From getting visa and tickets for our trip all was done with ease.
Jatinder Aujla
Highly recommended for reasonable rates and quick service.
Harry Sekhon