Chitta Gate, Lahore

Name: Chitta Gate
Address: Lahore, Pakistan

#116 among attractions in Lahore

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The Chitta Gate is a gateway located in the Walled City of Lahore, Pakistan, dating from 1650. The gate was once the Lahore's original "Delhi Gate," and the city's main entry-point. ()

Local name: چٹا دروازہ Completed: 1650 (374 years ago)Coordinates: 31°34'60"N, 74°19'29"E

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Chitta Gate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miNW
31°35'19"N • 74°18'45"E
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~370 ftW
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Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore
2 min walk • Nestled within the bustling streets of Lahore, the Wazir Khan Mosque stands as a testament to the architectural and artistic heritage of the Mughal era. This magnificent structure, completed in 1641 under the patronage of the then-governor of Lahore, Hakim Shaikh...
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Hazuri Bagh, Lahore
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0.7 miNW
Mosque
Moti Masjid, Lahore
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~1580 ftW
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Sunehri Mosque, Lahore
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0.5 miNW
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Begum Shahi Mosque, Lahore
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1.2 miSW
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Gurdwara Shaheed Bhai Taru Singh, Lahore
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0.8 miNW
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0.7 miSW
Mosque
Shab Bhar Mosque, Lahore
18 min walk • The Shab Bhar Mosque is a colonial era mosque in the Shah Alami neighbourhood of Lahore, Pakistan. The mosque is said to have been built overnight, following a dispute between local Hindus and Muslims in 1917.
0.4 miSW
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Saleh Kamboh Mosque, Lahore
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chitta Gate?

Nearby attractions include Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore (2 min walk), Shahi Hammam, Lahore (3 min walk), Delhi Gate, Lahore (4 min walk), Gurdwara Janam Asthan Guru Ram Das, Lahore (7 min walk).

How to get to Chitta Gate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chitta Gate:

Train

Lahore Junction (21 min walk)
Badami Bagh (26 min walk)

Bus

Badami Bagh Bus Stand (21 min walk)
Bhatti Chowk Metrobus (29 min walk)

Metro

Railway Station • Lines: O (26 min walk)
Lakshmi • Lines: O (26 min walk)