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Islamabad
Islamabad District · Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Mai Qamro Mosque
An early-16th-century mosque of stone and terracotta across the Soan from Pharwala Fort.
Mai Qamro Mosque was built in the early 16th century, as the Mughal Empire was rising, west of Bagh Jogian village on the outskirts of Islamabad. It is named after Mai Qamro, believed to have been the wife of the Gakhar ruler Hathi Khan, and was added to UNESCO's Tentative List in 2026.
Why go
- ✦An early-16th-century mosque of the Gakhar country
- ✦Limestone and sandstone with terracotta decoration
- ✦Three low domes
- ✦Across the Soan from Pharwala Fort
About
The mosque is small and rectangular, built of local limestone and sandstone and decorated with terracotta, under three low domes. It stands across the Soan River from Pharwala Fort, the Gakhar stronghold, and the two are best seen together.
How to Reach
West of Bagh Jogian village, across the Soan River from Pharwala Fort, on the south-eastern outskirts of Islamabad.
Responsible Travel
Dress respectfully, remove footwear where required, avoid interrupting worship, and ask before photographing people or religious interiors.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, October to April; the Soan can be hard to cross after heavy rain.
Getting there, West of Bagh Jogian village, across the Soan River from Pharwala Fort, on the south-eastern outskirts of Islamabad.
Allow, An hour, or half a day with Pharwala Fort.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Mai Qamro Mosque, within 5 km.
