Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Karachi

Name: Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Address: Karachi, Pakistan

#65 among attractions in Karachi

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The Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Karachi is a Hindu temple that is the only Swaminarayan temple in Pakistan. The temple is notable for its size and frontage, over 32,306 square yards on the M. A. Jinnah Road in Karachi city. The temple celebrated its anniversary of 216 years in April 2004. It is believed that not only Hindus but also adherents of Islam visit the temple, which adds to its notability. There is a sacred cowshed within the premises of this temple. The temple is located at the centre of a Hindu neighbourhood in Karachi. The building that housed a dharmshala for visiting devotees has now been converted to the office of the City District Government. ()

Local name: شری سوامی نارائن مندر، کراچی Completed: 1849 (175 years ago)Coordinates: 24°51'0"N, 67°0'0"E

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صدر ٹاؤن (سٹی ریلوے کالونی)Karachi Pakistan

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Shri Swaminarayan Mandir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: State Bank Museum, New Memon Masjid, Darya Lal Mandir, National Museum of Pakistan.

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~880 ftW
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Which popular attractions are close to Shri Swaminarayan Mandir?

Nearby attractions include New Memon Masjid, Karachi (3 min walk), State Bank Museum, Karachi (3 min walk), Wazir Mansion, Karachi (5 min walk), Merewether Clock Tower, Karachi (5 min walk).

How to get to Shri Swaminarayan Mandir by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shri Swaminarayan Mandir:

Train

Karachi City Station (11 min walk)
Tower/KPT (17 min walk)

Bus

Thatta Bus Stand (20 min walk)