History of Lahore Railway Station Lahore Junction Railway Station, one of South Asia’s oldest, was built in 1859–60 by British engineers during the colonial rule. Its imposing fortress-like design—with thick walls, turrets, and gun slits—reflects fears of uprisings following the 1857 revolt. In 1928, the station was the scene of one of the Simon Commission […]
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About Krishna Temple, Lahore, Pakistan Due to the low population of Hindus in Lahore and other factors, at present, only two Hindu temples are functional in Lahore. One of them is Krishna Temple while another temple is Valmiki Temple of Lahore.During my trip to Pakistan as an Indian, I was told that Evacuee Trust Property
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About Saidpur, Islamabad Saidpur is not just any other village in Pakistan. Saidpur is known for its Hindu temples, bustling village and a hilly landscape. Nestled in the picturesque Margalla Hills of Pakistan, it is very popular with foreign tourists. Several domestic tourists also enjoy visiting this lesser-known tourist attraction of Islamabad. As per a
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Daman-e-Koh is one of the most visited places in Islamabad after the iconic Shah Faisal Mosque, which is also located nearby. I visited Pakistan for a week as an Indian citizen on a tourist Visa. The sheer scale and layout of the Islamabad city is visible from the observation decks at Daman-E-Koh. Even the nearby
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Katas Raj Temple, Chakwal, Pakistan The Katas Raj Temples complex consists of seven temples, known as Sat Ghara, which is a blend of ancient and more modern structures. The 7 Hindu temples surround the beautiful Katas Pond which is a very sacred pond for the Hindus devotees. The Katas Raj temples are located at a
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