Delhi: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Tour with Langar Meal
ID: GYG1048140-1612903
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Visit the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi and learn about the history and significance of the site. Observe the ongoing prayer chants and gain insights into Sikh customs.
Begin your journey with a warm welcome at the Gurudwara, where your guide will introduce you to the history and significance of the site. Learn about the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, and how the Gurudwara became a symbol of healing and compassion during a smallpox and cholera outbreak in the 17th century.
Walk barefoot through the white marble corridors and admire the temple's striking golden dome and peaceful sarovar (holy pond). Inside, observe the ongoing prayer chants and gain insights into Sikh customs, the meaning of the Granth Sahib (the holy scripture), and the role of the Gurudwara in daily life.
Visit the Langar Hall, the world’s largest free community kitchen. With the help of thousands of volunteers, the Gurudwara serves free meals to anyone—regardless of caste, religion, or background. Participate in preparing or serving food, or simply share a humble vegetarian meal with visitors from around the world.
Highlights
- Feel the warmth of the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and its community
- Learn about the history and significance of the Gurudwara
- Walk barefoot through the white marble corridors of the temple
- Observe the ongoing prayer chants and gain insights into Sikh customs
- Visit the Langar Hall and witness the world’s largest free community kitchen
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Visitors are required to walk barefoot inside the Gurudwara
The Langar Hall serves vegetarian meals only
Participation in food preparation or serving is optional
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
- Introduction to Sikh history and customs
- Visit to the Langar Hall
- Opportunity to participate in food preparation or serving
- Vegetarian meal at the Langar Hall
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
