Dera Baba Murad Shah Ji
Dera Baba Murad Shah Ji
Nakodar · Punjab

Plan Your Visit

How to Reach

Dera Baba Murad Shah Ji, Amardas Colony, Nakodar, Jalandhar District, Punjab

Distances

From Major Cities

Delhi
~410 km
~6 hrs by road
Chandigarh
~110 km
~2 hrs by road
Amritsar
~114 km
~2 hrs by road
Ludhiana
~50 km
~1 hr by road
Jalandhar
~20 km
~30 min by road
Phagwara
~25 km
~35 min by road
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By Road

From Delhi: Take NH-44 (Delhi-Amritsar highway). Exit for Jalandhar, then proceed towards Nakodar. Total ~410 km, about 6 hours.
From Chandigarh: Take NH-44 towards Ludhiana, then NH-344 towards Phagwara and Nakodar. Total ~110 km, about 2 hours.
From Amritsar: Take NH-354 or NH-44 towards Jalandhar. Take the Nakodar route from Jalandhar. Total ~114 km, about 2 hours.
From Jalandhar: Take the Nakodar road (SH-17) directly. The Darbaar is in Amardas Colony, Nakodar. Total ~20 km, about 30 minutes.
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By Rail

Nakodar Junction: Direct trains from Ludhiana and Ferozepur. The Darbaar is ~2 km from the station (auto-rickshaw/taxi available).
Jalandhar City / Cantt: Better connectivity from Delhi, Amritsar, Mumbai. Take a bus or taxi to Nakodar (~20 km).
Ludhiana Station: Well-connected to all major cities. Take a bus or taxi to Nakodar (~50 km).
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By Air

Amritsar Airport (ATQ): ~114 km from Nakodar. Flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Dubai, Canada, UK. Pre-paid taxis available outside the airport.
Chandigarh Airport (IXC): ~110 km from Nakodar. Connected to Delhi, Mumbai, and select international routes.

Common Questions

Travel FAQs

What is the nearest railway station to Nakodar?

Nakodar has its own railway station (Nakodar Junction) on the Ludhiana-Ferozepur rail line. Alternatively, Jalandhar City and Jalandhar Cantt stations (20 km away) have better connectivity to major cities.

What is the nearest airport?

Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar (IATA: ATQ) is ~114 km away. Chandigarh Airport is ~110 km away. Both have regular flights from Delhi, Mumbai, and international destinations.

Is there parking available?

Yes, the Darbaar has ample parking space. During mela days, additional parking arrangements are made in nearby grounds.

Are there hotels near the Darbaar?

Nakodar has several budget hotels and dharamshalas near the Darbaar. Jalandhar (20 km) has more hotel options including mid-range and luxury hotels.

What is the best time to visit?

The Darbaar is open year-round. The Annual Mela (28-29 August) is the most special time but also the most crowded. Winter months (October-March) are pleasant for visiting.

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