Garhi Shahu, Lahore

#114 among attractions in Lahore

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Garhi Shahu is a union council and historic neighbourhood in Gulberg Tehsil of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Garhi Shahu is one of Lahore's oldest residential neighbourhoods outside the Old City and is located near Lahore Junction railway station. Garhi Shahu is home to imposing government buildings like the huge Governor’s House, with colonial-era Indo-Gothic arches and Palladian colonnades, and the 1938 Punjab Assembly. In a modern building, the Alhamra Art Center stages drama and art exhibitions, while Al-Falah Theatre shows popular plays and comedy well known talented Hip-Hop Artist Mr Dawar also belongs from Garhi Shahu. The area is named after notorious 19th-century gang leader and robber baron Shahu. ()

Coordinates: 31°34'0"N, 74°20'60"E

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Nearby attractions include: Bagh-e-Jinnah, Gurdwara Shaheed Bhai Taru Singh, Alhamra Arts Council, Ghoray Shah.

1.5 miSW
Park, Outdoor activities, Garden
Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore
39 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lahore, Bagh-e-Jinnah stands as a verdant oasis amidst the bustling cityscape of Pakistan's cultural capital. This historical park, once known as Lawrence Gardens, offers a serene retreat with its sprawling lawns, diverse flora, and shaded...
1.4 miNW
Mosque
Gurdwara Shaheed Bhai Taru Singh, Lahore
35 min walk • Gurdwara Shaheed Bhai Taru Singh stands as a beacon of spiritual resilience and historical significance in the bustling city of Lahore, Pakistan. This sacred Sikh shrine is dedicated to the memory of Bhai Taru Singh, a prominent Sikh martyr who is revered for his...
1.4 miSW
Museum
Alhamra Arts Council, Lahore
35 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lahore, Pakistan, the Alhamra Arts Council stands as a beacon of cultural and artistic expression. This premier institution, also known as Alhamra, has been a cornerstone for the promotion of the arts since its inception.
1.2 miN
Sacred and religious sites
Ghoray Shah, Lahore
30 min walk • Ghoray Shah, also known as Pir Bahauddin Jhulan Shah Sarkar Shrine, is a famous Sufi shrine in Lahore city, Punjab, Pakistan it is located in old area of Lahore.
1.2 miS
Temple
Krishna Mandir demolition reports, Lahore
32 min walk • The Krishna Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Krishna located in Ravi Road, opposite of Timber Market in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. In 2006, the temple became a centre of controversy due to media reports on its demolition which later turned out incorrect.
0.7 miN
Museum
National Museum of Science and Technology, Lahore
19 min walk • The National Museum of Science and Technology, Lahore is a museum in Lahore, Pakistan. The museum was founded in 1965 and is a non-profit, permanent institution in the service of society, open to the public, which exhibits the tangible and intangible heritage of humanity and its environment for the purpose of education of the public.
0.6 miW
Museum, Memorial
Javed Manzil, Lahore
15 min walk • The Javed Manzil or the Allama Iqbal Museum is a monument and museum in Lahore, Pakistan. Muhammad Iqbal lived there for three years, and died there.
1.4 miSW
Library
Quaid-e-Azam Library, Lahore
35 min walk • The Quaid-e-Azam Library is a public library in located within the Bagh-e-Jinnah in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The library was constructed in the mid 19th century during the British Raj compromises of Victorian era Lawrence and Montgomery Halls.
0.9 miNE
Tomb
Tomb of Ali Mardan Khan, Lahore
24 min walk • The Tomb of Ali Mardan Khan is a Mughal era tomb in the city of Lahore, Pakistan that was built in the 1630s.
1.1 miSW
Park
Governor's House, Lahore
29 min walk • The Governor's House in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan is the official residence of the governor of Punjab. It is spread over 700 kanals. The current governor of Punjab is Omar Sarfraz Cheema.
1.1 miSE
Mausoleum
Tomb of Khan-e-Jahan Bahadur Kokaltash, Lahore
28 min walk • Tomb of Khan-e-Jahan Bahadur Kokaltash is a 17th-century tomb of a Mughal governor that is located in Mohalla Ganj, in the Pakistani city of Lahore.

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Which popular attractions are close to Garhi Shahu?

Nearby attractions include Javed Manzil, Lahore (15 min walk), National Museum of Science and Technology, Lahore (19 min walk), Tomb of Ali Mardan Khan, Lahore (24 min walk).

How to get to Garhi Shahu by public transport?

The nearest stations to Garhi Shahu:

Metro

Sultanpura • Lines: O (17 min walk)
Railway Station • Lines: O (24 min walk)

Train

Lahore Junction (28 min walk)