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Jhelum
Jhelum District · Punjab, Pakistan
Gurdwara Chowa Sahib, Rohtas
The 1834 gurdwara outside Rohtas Fort's Kabuli Gate, at the spring Guru Nanak is said to have struck from the rock.
Guru Nanak came here from Tilla Jogian when the place was empty; the spring, the chowa, still supplies the fort's residents. The building, on the River Ghan among trees, was restored and reopened by the Evacuee Trust Property Board in November 2019.
Why go
- ✦The spring Guru Nanak is said to have struck from the rock at Rohtas
- ✦A gurdwara of 1834 outside the fort's Kabuli Gate
- ✦Restored and reopened in November 2019
History
The sacred site of Gurdwara Chowa Sahib is showing its splendour outside Kabuli Darwaza (gate) of Rohtas fort on the river bank of River Ghan. Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Ji arrived here from Tila Jogian. At that time the place was unpopulated. He started the water to flow a spring using his stick. Water spring is called "Chowa" hence this place was got the name of Chowa Sahib. Later Sher Shah built a magnificent fort and this place came outside Kabuli gate. Even today the residents of the fort use the water of this spring. The present building was constructed in 1834 at the command of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. It is a beautiful building with River Ghan on one side and the fort on the other with forest around the remaining sides. The access to the building is from inside the fort The shrine presents fascinating natural beauty surrounded by Ghan Nadi, fort, large trees and underbush. Fort Rohtas is a famous historical place in Jehlum district. To reach the fort one has to travel by buses made out of army trucks. It is 6 kilometers from Dina. Dina is a Railway Station on Lahore–Peshawar railway line. Dina is also a bus stop on the GT road. Maharaja Ranjit Singh assigned 27 ghumaon of land and Rs 260 to it. Fair is held on the 15th of Kattak Suddi.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, October to April, together with a walk through Rohtas Fort. The gurdwara, just outside the Kabuli Gate on the River Ghan, was restored and reopened by the Evacuee Trust Property Board in November 2019. May–June is very hot in the Jhelum hills, and the Ghan swells in the monsoon.
Getting there, At the northern edge of Rohtas Fort, outside the Kabuli Gate on the River Ghan, reached from inside the fort; the fort is about 6 km from Dina on the GT Road.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Gurdwara Chowa Sahib, Rohtas, within 5 km.
