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Jogiwara Sher Nath, Bannu
The ruin of the place of Sher Nath, a jogi of great powers who became a Sikh.
Once a place of worship, it is now a monument: only the foundations survive, among trees in the fields.
Why go
- ✦The place of Sher Nath, a jogi of great powers who became a Sikh
- ✦Now a ruin, with only foundations left
- ✦Among trees in the fields outside Bazaar Ahmed Khan
History
A village by the name of "Bazaar Ahmed Khan" is located at a distance of about three kilometers from Bannu city. Ruins of an old building are visible in the fields just before the entrance to the village. These ruins have been surrounded by trees. This is Jogiwara Sher NathSher Nath was a Jogi who later became a Sikh. He was known to be a Jogi with great powers. Many miracles, attributed to this Jogi, are popular in the area. Once it used to be a place of worship but now it is a ruin. It can be termed as a monument. Only its foundations have survived.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, November to February, before Bannu's heat (June afternoons pass 40 °C). This is a ruin: only foundations survive, among trees in the fields just before Bazaar Ahmed Khan village, so it is a short stop and best seen in dry weather.
Getting there, In the fields just before the entrance to Bazaar Ahmed Khan village, about 3 km from Bannu city.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Jogiwara Sher Nath, Bannu, within 5 km.
