FlyPakistan: TOP Attractions in Sheikhupura

Waris Shah was born in Sheikhupura, Punjab, around 1722. He is a well-known Sufi poet. Folks believe he is one of the best Punjabi poets. His folk story, Heer-Ranjha, became famous not only in Pakistan but also outside of it. His work rendered him immortal, yet he passed away in 1798. There are thousands of devotees that travel to Jandiala Sher Khan each year to see his tomb. The mausoleum committee at Jandiala Sher Khan decided on the tomb's design in 1975, and construction was completed in 1978.

The Mughal Emperor Jahangir built this piece of architecture inside a beautiful lake. It was built as a place for the emperors to go hunting. It has a minaret, a pool, a pavilion with two stories, and a bridge that connects the minaret to the pavilion. In the middle of the pool is a pavilion with eight sides that was built during the time of Shah Jahan. The pavilion has two floors and a stone gazebo on the roof called a chhatri. Emperor Humayun built the Sher Mandal at Delhi's Purana Qila, which looks a lot like the pavilion. It is one of Sheikhupura's most popular tourist spots.

People have always said that Emperor Jahangir built the Sheikhupura Fort, but there is no proof that this is true. The fort is definitely from at least the early Mughal era or even earlier, and it has changed a lot over the years. The fort, in its current configuration, takes up an area that is roughly square and measures 128 meters from north to south and 115.5 meters from east to west. Its walls have an average height of 11.5 meters. It has an imposing aspect and towers over the cityscape in the southeast of Sheikhupura, where it serves as a prominent landmark.

The name of the Gurdwara comes from a tale that is about Guru Nanak. Gurdwara Sacha Sauda is where Baba Guru Nanak gave his money to a poor person instead of spending it on his father's business. "I have done Sacha Sauda," he said when he got home with nothing. But Nanak said that feeding the hungry was the best way to spend money and the most profitable thing to do. He called this "Sacha Sauda."Ranjeet Singh built the gurdwara on the spot where the sadhus were fed. Gujjars had encroached on this Gurdwara, which was already in a poor condition. In 1992, the ETPB was responsible for its evacuation, and years later, it was brought back to its original state.

Khanpur Canal, often referred to as Canal Upper Chenab, is a man-made waterway that extends from the head of the River Chenab at Marala to the River Ravi. It is a lovely lake that is surrounded by woods, which makes for a very wonderful view of the lake from a number of different vantage points. People come to Kanpur Canal on a regular basis to take pleasure in the cool breeze, the beautiful surroundings, and the grilled fish and other food items. There is a very calm atmosphere so you can also enjoy eatable and chat with your family members

It is yet another stadium in Pakistan that can be used for a variety of purposes. This facility has a capacity of 15,000 spectators, and it was where the renowned cricket player Wasim Akram achieved his highest Test score. In the surrounding areas, you'll also find a public park, an electronic scoreboard, a gymnasium, and a stadium shopping complex. In addition, there is a miniature stadium for ice hockey. Saeed Anwar Malik, a legendary hockey player from Pakistan who competed in three Olympic Games, was honored with the naming of the country's new hockey stadium.