The Poonch house building at Saddar Bazar Rawalpindi is a majestic specimen of colonial architecture, still surviving in its grandeur. The arched verandas have seen the highs of Kashmiri Rulers, Colonial British Generals enjoying its opulent luxury, and the lows of Pakistani politicians being brought in chains in Military trials. This building was constructed by…
The Wah Gardens, made by the Mughals near present-day Wah Cantt, are still as royal and tranquil as they were three centuries ago. The heritage Wah Cantt mosques and Gardens (old town) are at an hour’s drive from Islamabad. Wah Cantt lies on the way to the place. We reached Wah Gardens and Wah Cantt…
Hazro is a small town West of Islamabad Pakistan, that is now a museum piece of its lost grandeur. Hazro Attock is a 1.5-hour drive from Islamabad. History of Hazro Attock It was originally called ‘Takht Hazara’ or the lower Hazara in the 6th century. The town is protected from the North and West by…
Sant Baba Khem Singh Bedi (1832-1905) of Bedi Mahal, Kallar Syedan was the influential Sikh leader of the traditional “Santana” order in Potohar region, Pakistan. ( Sangini fort at Kallar Sayedan is also worth seeing). He claimed to be a direct descendant of Baba Guru Nanak Ji and the spiritual light of Sikhism. Sant Baba Khem…
There are several Hindu Temples, mandir at Rawalpindi Pakistan. Lal Kurti (Red Shirt) areas of Rawalpindi city, named after the British troops of the colonial forces, is one of the pre-partition places where Hindus resided. First up is a disclaimer Whatever I have written about Lal Kurti ( temples) in Rawalpindi city, is meant to…