Shekhupura
Pakistan · Punjab ProvincePK
City in Punjab, Pakistan
Sheikhupura, also known as Qila Sheikhupura, is a city in the Pakistani province of Punjab. It was founded by the Mughal emperor Jahangir in 1607 as a citadel, west of Lahore. Sheikhupura is the 10th-largest city in Punjab, and 15th-largest in Pakistan by population, serving as the headquarters of Sheikhupura District. The city is an industrial centre and satellite town, and is located about 38 km northwest of Lahore. It also borders Sialkot, Gujranwala, Nankana Sahib and Kasur districts of Punjab, Pakistan.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 473,129
- Coordinates
- 31.713, 73.986
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 236 m
Overview of Shekhupura
Part of Punjab Province, Pakistan, Shekhupura is a sizeable city. With 473,129 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include culture.
Things to do in Shekhupura
Culture in Shekhupura
(1)Shekhupura records Historical Sites under culture. It is a direct read of Shekhupura's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Shekhupura
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Getting to Shekhupura rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Asia/Karachi.
Similar destinations
Places near Shekhupura that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shekhupura known for?
- Shekhupura is mainly a destination for culture, set in Punjab Province, Pakistan with around 473,129 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Shekhupura?
- You can plan around Historical Sites in Shekhupura. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Shekhupura?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Shekhupura located?
- Administratively, Shekhupura sits in Punjab Province, Pakistan — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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