Goindwal Sahib
ਗੋਇੰਦਵਾਲ ਸਾਹਿਬ
An early Sikh center on the banks of the Beas River. Its 84-step stepwell is a sacred site where devotees bathe and recite scripture.
Goindwal was where the third Guru, Amar Das, resided. Before the Golden Temple was built, it was the center of Sikhism. Its most famous feature is the stepwell Baoli Sahib, which he had dug. Its 84 steps descend to the water at the bottom. Devotees believe that reciting the morning prayer once on each step and bathing in the well can free them from the cycle of rebirth. There are 19th-century murals at the entrance. The town is on the Beas River, about 45 km from Amritsar, a journey of roughly one hour. It can be combined with Tarn Taran for a day trip. The coordinates are for the town center.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tarn Taran Sahib
- Harike Wetland
- Jallianwala Bagh
- Gurdwara Baba Atal Rai
- Guru Ram Das Langar
- Central Sikh Museum
- Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)
- Heritage Street