Gurudwara Reetha Sahib
Gurudwara Reetha Sahib is situated in the Champawat district of Uttarakhand, which holds great significance in Sikhism. The Gurudwara was constructed in the 1960s near the village of Deyuri. It marks the site where Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited along with Bhai Mardana Ji during their travels. While resting under a reetha (soapnut) tree, Guru Nanak Dev Ji instructed Bhai Mardana to eat the reetha, which is normally bitter in taste. To everyone’s astonishment, the reetha Guru Ji plucked was sweet. The surrounding jogis, who had been sitting under nearby reetha trees, noticed that all the reethas on Guru Nanak’s side had become sweet as well. Today, the same reetha trees stand in the Gurudwara and the sweet reethas are still distributed as prashad to visitors.
The Gurudwara’s name, “Meetha Reetha Sahib,” reflects this miracle. This sacred place also houses a temple dedicated to Devnath. On Baisakhi Purnima, a major Sikh fair is held at the Gurudwara, attracting thousands of devotees. The first caretaker of the Gurudwara was Lala Baisakhi Ram from Haldwani.
To reach Gurudwara Reetha Sahib, you can use different modes of transportation depending on your location and preferences. Here are several options:
By Car: Gurudwara Reetha Sahib is located in the Champawat district of Uttarakhand, approximately 581 km from Chandigarh. You can drive via NH5 and NH109, which connect the region with major cities in North India. The Gurudwara is well connected by road, but visitors should be prepared for a longer journey due to the mountainous terrain.
By Train: The nearest railway station is in Tanakpur, about 50 km away from Gurudwara Reetha Sahib. From Tanakpur Railway Station, you can hire a taxi or take local transport to reach the Gurudwara.
By Bus: You can take a bus from Haldwani or other nearby cities to Tanakpur, and then hire a taxi or auto-rickshaw to reach the Gurudwara. Buses are available from major cities like Nainital and Haldwani.
By Air: The nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, about 100 km away. From Pantnagar, you can hire a taxi or use local transport to reach the Gurudwara.
Before setting out, it’s recommended to check the current transportation schedules and availability based on your location. Once you arrive in the region, locals will be able to guide you to the Gurudwara, as it is a well-known site in the area.
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- Gurudwara Guru Nanakpura - 112 Km
