Gurudwara Bangla Sahib: Timings, Langar, Dress Code & Metro
Bangla Sahib is open 24 hours and free to visit. Langar timings, how to cover your head, shoe and photo rules, the nearest metro and what to see in an hour.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is open 24 hours a day, every day, and entry is free. Everyone must cover their head (free scarves are available at the entrance), remove shoes and wash their feet before going in. The free community kitchen (langar) serves anyone who sits down, typically from morning until late evening. The closest metro stations are Patel Chowk (Yellow Line) and Shivaji Stadium (Airport Express). Give it 45–60 minutes.
Bangla Sahib is the most visited Sikh shrine in Delhi and one of the most welcoming places in the city for first-time visitors. It stands on the site of a 17th-century bungalow belonging to Raja Jai Singh of Amber, where the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, stayed in 1664 and cared for people during a smallpox and cholera epidemic. The present gold-domed building dates mostly from after 1947.
Bangla Sahib at a glance
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Open | 24 hours, every day |
| Entry | Free; donations are optional and only go in the official boxes |
| Langar (free meal) | Served through the day; most guides list roughly 9 AM–3 PM and 7–10 PM as the main sittings |
| Head covering | Required for everyone; free scarves at the entrance |
| Shoes | Removed at the free shoe counter (joda ghar) |
| Nearest metro | Patel Chowk (Yellow Line), about 700 m; Shivaji Stadium (Airport Express) on Baba Kharak Singh Marg |
| Time needed | 45–60 minutes |
How to visit, step by step
- Shoes: hand them in at the free shoe counter near the entrance and keep the token. Socks can stay on, but you will walk through water.
- Cover your head: a scarf, bandana or dupatta is fine. If you do not have one, pick up a free orange scarf from the baskets by the entrance.
- Wash: rinse your hands at the taps and walk through the shallow foot-washing channel before entering the complex.
- Darbar Sahib (prayer hall): walk in quietly, sit on the carpet if you wish and listen to the kirtan (hymns) sung from the Guru Granth Sahib. Sit with your feet tucked under you or to the side, never pointing at the scripture.
- Sarovar (pool): walk clockwise around the holy pool. Many visitors sit on the marble steps for a few minutes; it is one of the calmest spots in central Delhi.
- Langar hall: sit in a row on the floor mats, accept a plate, and volunteers will serve dal, roti, rice and kheer. Eat what you take, then return your plate where others do. You are welcome to help wash dishes or roll rotis in the kitchen.
Dress code and etiquette
- Clothing: shoulders and knees covered. Shorts and sleeveless tops are not appropriate. See what to wear to Delhi's temples, mosques and gurudwaras.
- No tobacco or alcohol anywhere on the premises, and do not arrive drunk.
- Photography: photos of the exterior and the sarovar are generally fine. Inside the prayer hall, be discreet and do not photograph people praying. If a volunteer (sevadar) asks you to stop, stop.
- Donations: there is no charge for anything. Ignore anyone outside asking for "donations" on the gurudwara's behalf; see common tourist scams.
Getting there
From Patel Chowk on the Yellow Line it is a walk of about 700 metres along Ashoka Road. From Shivaji Stadium on the Airport Express, exit on Baba Kharak Singh Marg. Rajiv Chowk in Connaught Place is a 15-minute walk or a short auto ride. The gurudwara is right next to Connaught Place, so it combines well with Jantar Mantar and a CP lunch.
“Is Gurudwara Bangla Sahib open early tomorrow morning, and can I eat at the langar as a tourist?”
FAQ
What are Gurudwara Bangla Sahib timings?
It is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Is there an entry fee at Bangla Sahib?
No. Entry, the langar meal and the shoe counter are all free.
Can tourists eat langar at Bangla Sahib?
Yes. Anyone can sit down in the langar hall and be served a free vegetarian meal, regardless of religion.
What should I wear to Bangla Sahib?
Clothes covering your shoulders and knees, and a head covering. Free scarves are provided at the entrance, and shoes are removed at the shoe counter.
Which metro station is nearest to Bangla Sahib?
Patel Chowk on the Yellow Line, about 700 metres away. Shivaji Stadium on the Airport Express is also close.
Sources and verification
Checked on 26 October 2026.
- Gurudwara Bangla Sahib travel guide 2026 (thedelhitours.com) – hours, langar and head covering
- Gurudwara Bangla Sahib timings, attractions and rules (triphippies.com)
- Bangla Sahib history and architecture (indiatourhirecaranddriver.com) – Raja Jai Singh's bungalow and post-1947 building
- Wikipedia: Gurdwara Bangla Sahib – Guru Har Krishan's stay in 1664
- DMRC station and gate locations workbook (dated 23 August 2026) – Patel Chowk and Shivaji Stadium gates