Dera Baba Banda

Location

Nestled along the bank of Mighty River Chinab, Baba Banda Bahadur was a famous soldier of Emperor Aurangazeb, who fought against Mughals and became a great disciple of Shri. Guru Govind Singh Ji Maharaj. At about 30 kms from Katra lies this major Hindu-Sikh pilgrimage centre. Baba Banda Bairaagi was Guru Gobind Singh's favourite 'Saint-soldier', who had the gurudwara constructed on the banks of river Chenab, where he spent his last days.