Faq in Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple

Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple does not offer official guidance. However the Indian Army is in charge of running the temple, and soldiers usually stay on hand to help guests and provide them with information about the temple's background and importance. Additionally, you can use travel companies or the internet to learn more about the temple and its surroundings.

Yes, the temple is accessible to Physically challenged people as a wheelchair is available at the entrance and parking lot which they can easily reach to the temple and see the beauty near around the temple.

The Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple is open all year round, with the possible exception of the harsh winter months of December through February, when entry may be restricted by major snowfall. The temple is open to visitors from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, which gives them plenty of time to explore.

Visitors can not visit here full day.

Visiting duration is not fixed.

Yes, the Baba Harbhajan Singh Temple in Sikkim, which is close to Nathula Pass, serves food and drinks. Simple snacks, hot tea, and drinks are available from modest food vendors and neighbourhood sellers located throughout the temple grounds. Comforting in the cold, a lot of vendors provide quick snacks like momos and Maggi noodles. But since there isn't a big eatery or café, it's a good idea to bring water and some little snacks in case you need them. The temple area also offers a calm setting for taking in the regional cuisine and taking in the beautiful and spiritual surroundings of this hallowed location.

Baba Harbhajan Singh was the Captain of the 23rd Punjab Regiment in the Indian Army who is idolized as the “Hero of Nathula.” He was born in Sadrana Village, Punjab on the 30th of August 1946, which is now in Pakistan and he died on 04th October 1968 near Nathula Pass in East Sikkim. Legend says his spirit protects soldiers and the region from danger.

The temple was built in 1982 and the reason behind the construction of the temple is because, after Baba Harbhajan Singh's tragic death, his colleagues and followers started experiencing his presence in different ways, eventually resulting in the building of a memorial in his honour. Pilgrims visit to pay respect and seek blessings, believing his spirit continues to safeguard the region and its people.

Indian tourists don’t need any permit, they just valid ID proof, but foreign tourists might need a Protected Area Permit (PAP) as it is located near the India and China border.

Yes, visitors are welcome to watch and occasionally take part in the temple's daily aarti and offerings. Special ceremonies are held to honour annual events like the hero's martyrdom day, which can provide tourists with an interesting cultural experience.