In 1947, Kartarpur Sahib went to the Pakistan side of the border only at 2 miles from the international border town Dera Baba Nanak. 26 millions Sikhs live in India but they can't visit the foundation of Sikhs.
- The First Gurdwara of Sikhs. It was called Dharmsala till Shri Guru Arjan Dev Jee start calling Gurdwara (Guru's House) isverigeapotek.com.
- Guru Nanak Dev Jee built this town by his hand.
- He spent last 18 years of his life by doing farming (Kirat Karo), singing Japuji, Rehras, (Naam Japo) and sharing (Wand Shako).
- He laid the foundation of Sikhism.
- Bhai Lehgna Jee spent 7 years in service of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Jee.
- This is not simple another Gurdwara but house of Guru Nanak.
Kartarpur Sahib is the place where Guru Nanak Dev Jee laid the foundation of Sikhism. After finishing his missionary travels in different countries, he settled down at Kartarpur. Kartarpur is located in Tehsil Shakargarh, Distt Narowal, Punjab, Pakistan. In 1947, this historic place went to the Pakistani side of the border only at 2 miles from the border town Dera Baba Nanak, Distt Gurdaspur, Punjab, India. There is a vista point on the border.
Kartarpur Sahib is that great historical place of pilgrimage where Shree Guru Nanak Dev Jee spent his final 17 years, 5 months & 9 days of his life. He outlined the basic principles of his philosophy of humanity, which later became the fundamentals of Sikh religion. The place is an abode of ultimate faith for the Sikhs.