Goraknath Temple, Peshawar

Name: Goraknath Temple
Address: Peshawar, Pakistan

#25 among attractions in Peshawar

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Goraknath Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Gorkhatri area of Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The temple is dedicated to Guru Gorakhnath who founded the kanphata Jogi order at Tilla Jogian in the first century BC. The temple was built in 1851. ()

Local name: گورکھ ناتھ مندرCompleted: 1851 (173 years ago)Coordinates: 34°1'0"N, 71°34'60"E

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Goraknath Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gorkhatri, Bala Hisar Fort, St. John Vianney's Church, Mahabat Khan Mosque.

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Archaeological site
Gorkhatri, Peshawar
15 min walk • Gorkhatri, situated in the heart of the historic city of Peshawar in Pakistan, is one of the country's more valuable archaeological treasures, with a history that spans centuries. This ancient complex, which now holds an important place in the urban fabric of Peshawar...
0.8 miW
Archaeological site
Bala Hisar Fort, Peshawar
22 min walk • Perched atop a hill in the ancient city of Peshawar, Pakistan, the historic Bala Hisar Fort stands as a testament to the region's storied past. This formidable archaeological site has been a sentinel overlooking the Khyber Pass and has played a pivotal role in the...
1.1 miSW
Church
St. John Vianney's Church, Peshawar
28 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Peshawar, Pakistan, St. John Vianney's Church stands as a beacon of faith and history. This Catholic church, dedicated to Saint John Vianney, is a testament to the resilience and diversity of the religious communities in the region.
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Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Mosque
Mahabat Khan Mosque, Peshawar
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Peshawar, the Mahabat Khan Mosque stands as a testament to the architectural grandeur and spiritual heritage of the Mughal era. Constructed in the 17th century, during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan, this mosque is named after the Mughal...
0.6 miSW
Tower
Cunningham Clock Tower, Peshawar
17 min walk • The Cunningham Clock Tower is an enduring landmark in the heart of Peshawar, Pakistan. This prominent structure, standing with historical dignity, was erected in 1900 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria's reign.
0.9 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Qissa Khwani Bazaar, Peshawar
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Peshawar, Pakistan, lies the historic Qissa Khwani Bazaar, a bustling marketplace that whispers tales of bygone eras. This traditional bazaar, whose name translates to "The Market of Storytellers," has been a hub of commerce...
1.3 miSE
Pagoda
Kanishka Stupa, Peshawar
34 min walk • The Kanishka Stupa was a monumental stupa established by the Kushan king Kanishka during the 2nd century CE in today's Shaji-ki-Dheri on the outskirts of Peshawar, Pakistan.
0.9 miSW
Mosque
Qasim Ali Khan Mosque, Peshawar
22 min walk • The Qasim Ali Khan Mosque; is a 17th-century mosque in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Located in Qissa Khwani Bazaar, Mohallah Baqir Shah. The mosque was built during Emperor Aurangzeb's reign, by Qasim Ali Khan, a news writer and administrator in the government of Kabul.
0.6 miNW
Park
Shahi Bagh, Peshawar
16 min walk • Shahi Bagh is one of the oldest and largest gardens in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. It is a Mughal-era park located in the Peshawar city near the Arbab Niaz Stadium and has been a hub for political meetings, literary and social gatherings in the city.
0.7 miS
Museum, History museum, Art museum
City Museum, Peshawar
17 min walk • City Museum was established on an archaeological site of Gorkhatri, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The museum was inaugurated on 23 March 2006 by Akram Khan Durrani the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The museum consists of three galleries: archaeological, ethnological, and antiquities.
1 miSW
Church
All Saints Church, Peshawar
27 min walk • All Saints' Church located inside the Kohati Gate of the old walled city of Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, is a parish of the Church of Pakistan. It is an architecturally unique place of Christian worship that bears a striking resemblance to a saracenic mosque with minarets and a dome.

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Which popular attractions are close to Goraknath Temple?

Nearby attractions include Mahabat Khan Mosque, Peshawar (1 min walk), Kalibari Mandir, Peshawar (1 min walk), Dargah Pir Ratan Nath Jee, Peshawar (1 min walk), Government College Peshawar, Peshawar (10 min walk).

How to get to Goraknath Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Goraknath Temple:

Bus

Hashtnagri Station (4 min walk)
Gulbahar Chowk Station (13 min walk)

Train

Peshawar City (6 min walk)