Golra Sharif, Islamabad

Name: Golra Sharif
Address: Islamabad, Pakistan

#37 among attractions in Islamabad

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Golra Sharif is a town situated near the Margalla Hills in the Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan, at about 520 m above sea level, 17 km from the ancient city of Taxila. It is known for the Mausoleum of Meher Ali Shah that yearly attracts thousands of devotees. Prior to the arrival of Meher Ali Shah's ancestors Golra Sharif was a village in the suburbs of Rawalpindi. ()

Local name: گولڑہ شریفCoordinates: 33°41'38"N, 72°58'39"E

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Golra Sharif – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Faisal Mosque, Pakistan Monument, The Centaurus, Margalla Hills.

4.3 miNE
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
Faisal Mosque, Islamabad
109 min walk • Faisal Mosque stands as a striking symbol of Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan. This contemporary mosque, nestled at the foot of the Margalla Hills, is renowned for its unconventional design and immense size. Completed in 1986, it is the largest mosque in...
5.2 miE
Specialty museum, Museum, Memorial
Pakistan Monument, Islamabad
133 min walk • The Pakistan Monument, located in the capital city of Islamabad, stands as a testament to the nation's history and the unity of its people. This iconic structure, designed to resemble a blooming flower, symbolizes the four provinces and three territories of Pakistan...
4.3 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Centaurus, Islamabad
109 min walk • The Centaurus is a gleaming beacon of modernity in the heart of Islamabad, Pakistan. This mixed-use complex, boasting a trio of skyscrapers, has become an iconic landmark in the city since its inauguration. With its highest tower soaring to a height of 200 meters, The...
5.1 miNE
Nature, Forest, Natural attraction
Margalla Hills, Islamabad
130 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, the Margalla Hills stand as a testament to the city's commitment to preserving nature amidst urban development. This lush forested area, part of the Margalla Hills National Park, offers a serene escape from the...
4.8 miNE
33°43'14"N • 73°3'19"E
Safa Gold Mall, Islamabad
124 min walk • Restaurant, Shopping centre, Shopping
~1190 ftSW
Temple
Golra Sharif, Islamabad
6 min walk • The Shrine of Meher Ali Shah is a 20th-century Sufi shrine that serves as the tomb of the Peer Meher Ali Shah, an early 20th-century Sufi scholar of the Chisti order, who was also a leader of the anti-Ahmadiya movement. The shrine is located within the Islamabad Capital Territory, in the village of Golra Sharif.
5.4 miE
Park
Shakarparian, Islamabad
138 min walk • Shakarparian is a hill, and a national park located near the Zero Point Interchange in Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan Monument and Pakistan Monument Museum are also located in Shakarparian.
5.2 miE
Museum, Art museum
Lok Virsa Museum, Islamabad
132 min walk • Heritage Museum, also known as Lok Virsa Museum is a museum administered and managed by Lok Virsa - National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage. It is a museum of history and culture in Islamabad, Pakistan, located on the Shakarparian Hills showcasing the living cultures of Pakistan.
2.6 miE
Park
Fatima Jinnah Park, Islamabad
67 min walk • Fatima Jinnah Park, also known as Capital Park or F-9 Park, is a public recreational park that spans the whole of Sector F-9 of Islamabad, Pakistan. It is named after Mādar-e Millat Fatima Jinnah, the younger sister of the founder of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
4.1 miE
Bridge
Peshawar Morr Interchange, Islamabad
104 min walk • Peshawar Mor Interchange is Pakistan's biggest interchange in Islamabad, Pakistan. The construction of interchange started in May 2014 along with the construction of Metrobus Peshawar Morr-Airport line but took longer to complete than anticipated.
2.4 miSW
Museum
Golra Sharif Railway Museum, Islamabad
61 min walk • Golra Sharif Railway Museum, also known as Pakistan Railways Heritage Museum, is a railway museum located near the Sector F-13 of Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan.