Shahi Hammam, Lahore

Name: Shahi Hammam
Address: Lahore, Pakistan

#90 among attractions in Lahore

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The Shahi Hammam, also known as the Wazir Khan Hammam, is a Persian-style bath which was built in Lahore, Pakistan, in 1635 C.E. during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan. It was built by chief physician to the Mughal Court, Ilam-ud-din Ansari, who was widely known as Wazir Khan. The baths were built to serve as a waqf, or endowment, for the maintenance of the Wazir Khan Mosque. ()

Local name: شاہی حمام Opened: 1635 (389 years ago)Coordinates: 31°34'56"N, 74°19'34"E

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Nearby attractions include: Lahore Fort, Wazir Khan Mosque, Hazuri Bagh, Moti Masjid.

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31°35'19"N • 74°18'45"E
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shahi Hammam?

Nearby attractions include Delhi Gate, Lahore (1 min walk), Chitta Gate, Lahore (3 min walk), Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore (5 min walk), Gurdwara Janam Asthan Guru Ram Das, Lahore (9 min walk).

How to get to Shahi Hammam by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shahi Hammam:

Train

Lahore Junction (18 min walk)
Badami Bagh (28 min walk)

Metro

Railway Station • Lines: O (24 min walk)
Lakshmi • Lines: O (24 min walk)

Bus

Badami Bagh Bus Stand (24 min walk)
Bhatti Chowk Metrobus (30 min walk)