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Lahore District · Punjab, Pakistan
Shrine of Mian Mir
The 17th-century shrine of the Sufi Mian Mir in Lahore, completed in 1640 on the orders of Dara Shikoh and long revered by Muslims and Sikhs.
The Shrine of Mian Mir stands in Alam Ganj, in the Dharampura area about 3 km from Lahore's Walled City. It honours the Sufi mystic Mian Mir and is one of the most celebrated shrines in the city, historically revered by Muslims and Sikhs alike.
Why go
- ✦A tomb completed in 1640 on the orders of Dara Shikoh
- ✦A grey granite dome on a white marble plinth, in a 200-foot quadrangle
- ✦A pink sandstone mosque and gateway with a Persian couplet
- ✦Revered by Muslims and Sikhs; the urs is held every year
How to Reach
In Alam Ganj, Dharampura, about 3 km from Lahore's Walled City, close to Lahore Cantonment.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, October through March for comfortable sightseeing; avoid peak summer afternoons.
Getting there, In Alam Ganj, Dharampura, about 3 km from Lahore's Walled City, close to Lahore Cantonment.
Allow, About an hour.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Shrine of Mian Mir, within 5 km.
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