Shekhupura
Sheikhupura, also known as Qila Sheikhupura, is a city in the Pakistani province of Punjab.
Sheikhupura, also known as Qila Sheikhupura, is a city in the Pakistani province of Punjab. It was founded by the Mughal emperor Jahangir in 1607 as a citadel, west of Lahore. Sheikhupura is the 10th-largest city in Punjab and 15th-largest in Pakistan by population, serving as the headquarters of Sheikhupura District. The city is an industrial centre and satellite town, and is located about 38 km northwest of Lahore. It also borders Sialkot, Gujranwala, Nankana Sahib and Kasur districts of Punjab, Pakistan.
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Worth seeing in and around Shekhupura
2 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.
- 01Sheikhupura Fort
Sheikhupura Fort is a 17th-century Mughal-era fort near the city of Sheikhupura in Punjab, Pakistan.
1.3 km · Mughal-Era Fort · Wikipedia - 02Sheikhupura Stadium
Sheikhupura Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in the city of Sheikhupura in Punjab province of Pakistan. It is currently used mostly for cricket matches.
1.3 km · stadium in Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan · Wikipedia
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What Wikivoyage says to see
Hiran Minar (Minaret of Antelope) (3 km from city Centre). This masterpiece of Mughal architecture was constructed by Emperor Jahangir as a monument to Mansraj, one of his pet deer. It is listed as a Tentative World Heritage Site. Qila Sheikhupura. Mughal art depicting fort, constructed in 16th century by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir.
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Things to do
Boating- Pool near Hiran Minar is the best place for boating. Rented boats are easily available at Hiran Minar.
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Where to eat
There are a variety of cakes, sandwiches, Puff's and ice cream (different flavours) available here, which are very delicious. Dahi Bhale - Dahi Bhale shops are situated near Hiran Minar and in Main bazar. Gol Gappe - A number of gol gappay carts can be found, lined outside parks. Biryani & Pulao - Biryani & pulao is special dish. Dal Chawal - It's one of the favorite foods here.
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Getting to Shekhupura
- Airports
- Allama Iqbal (LHE), 45 km · Sri Guru Ram Das Ji (ATQ), 77 km · Sialkot (SKT), 98 km
- Stations
- Qila Sheikhupura Junction railway station, 1.1 km · Bahrianwala railway station, 6.5 km · Chichoki Mallian railway station, 8.5 km
- Lahore → Shekhupura39 km · quickest by road, 56 min · ₨320–425
- Sialkot → Shekhupura101 km · quickest by road, 2h 40m · ₨1,000–1,330
- Faisalabad → Shekhupura91 km · quickest by road, 2h 8m · ₨760–1,010
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No local-transport research exists yet for Shekhupura
Our researched notes are written from a sourced entry: every shared taxi, boat and village bus with its operator, its rule, its fare and the year we saw it, and what could not be confirmed. Nobody has done that work for Shekhupura. What is above is what we hold from open sources; nothing here pretends to be more.
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Next door to Shekhupura
Shekhupura is 38 km from Lahore, the nearest large city, whose note carries the wider picture.
- Sheikhupuracity in Punjab, Pakistan1.2 km
- Sheikhupura Districtdistrict of Punjab, Pakistan1.2 km