A boat at a jetty on Nanak Sagar lake, Nanakmatta, Udham Singh Nagar (photo: Arun Rana, Unsplash)

Things to Do at Nanakmatta Sahib: Darshan, Langar & Nanak Sagar

Nanakmatta Sahib is a major Sikh gurdwara in Udham Singh Nagar, where Guru Nanak met the Nath yogis in the early 1500s. It sits beside the Nanak Sagar reservoir, about 15 km from Khatima, and is the best-known sacred site of the Terai.

Top pickMorning kirtan
Must doLangar
EveningSunset at Nanak Sagar

At the gurdwara

Darshan and kirtan

Sit in the main hall and listen to the hymns, especially in the early morning.

Morning best1 hrEasy

Peepal Sahib

Pay respects at the sacred tree linked to Guru Nanak's visit.

All day15 minEasy

Langar

Eat a free, simple meal with everyone else. You can also help serve or wash dishes.

All day30-60 minEasy

Bauli Sahib

A smaller shrine near the main gurdwara, part of the pilgrim circuit.

All day20 minEasy

Around Nanakmatta

Sunset at Nanak Sagar

A wide reservoir with boats and open skies. Lovely in winter.

Oct - Mar1 hrEasy

Purnagiri temple

A popular Shakti shrine above Tanakpur, about 40 km away plus a climb.

Navratri busyFull dayModerate

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