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Gurdwara Sri Chowa Sahib is a historic Sikh shrine located near Kabuli Darwaza of Rohtas Fort in Jhelum District, Punjab, Pakistan. The site is associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who is traditionally believed to have stopped here during his travels after coming from Tilla Jogian.
According to Sikh tradition, when Guru Nanak arrived at this place, the area was uninhabited. It is believed that he struck the ground with his staff and a spring of water emerged. Because a natural spring is known as a chowa, the site came to be known as Chowa Sahib. The spring remains one of the defining features of the shrine and continues to be remembered as a sacred sign of Guru Nanak’s presence.
The present Gurdwara stands in a setting of great historical and natural beauty, with Rohtas Fort on one side and the nearby river on the other. The current building is traditionally associated with the period of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, under whose command it was constructed in 1834. Over time, the shrine became an important part of the Sikh heritage of the Rohtas region and remains closely connected with the memory of Guru Nanak’s travels through Punjab.
Why Visit
For Sikh pilgrims, Gurdwara Sri Chowa Sahib offers a meaningful connection with the journeys of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and with the traditions that preserve his presence in the historic landscape of Rohtas.
The shrine is also significant for its sacred spring and for its setting beside the fort, making it one of the most distinctive Sikh heritage sites in the Jhelum region. Visiting Chowa Sahib allows pilgrims to experience both the spiritual and historical legacy of Guru Nanak in a place remembered for devotion, reflection and continuity.
Punjasahib Travel & Tours includes Gurdwara Sri Chowa Sahib in selected Sikh Yatra itineraries, allowing pilgrims to visit this historic shrine as part of a wider journey through Rohtas, Jhelum and the important Sikh heritage sites of Pakistan.