Punjab · Pakistan
Sheikhupura travel guide
Sheikhupura is a city in Punjab, Pakistan, home to about 473,000 people.
- Best months
- November to March
- Nearest airport
- LHE44 km · Allama Iqbal International Airport
- Currency
- PKRPakistani rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Karachi
- Language
- English, Urdu
About
About Sheikhupura
Sheikhupura, also known as Qila Sheikhupura (lit. 'Sheikhupura Fort'), is a city in the Pakistani province of Punjab.
Sheikhupura is an industrial city. It is famous for rice production. Nestle Pakistan is here.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Sheikhupura
See
- Hiran Minar
- Qila Sheikhupura
Do
Boating- Pool near Hiran Minar is the best place for boating. Rented boats are easily available at Hiran Minar.
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When to go
The best time to visit Sheikhupura
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Sheikhupura are November to March. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C; July is the wettest, with about 193 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Sheikhupura: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE), about 44 km from the city centre in a straight line; Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ, 75 km) and Sialkot International Airport (SKT, 98 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Sheikhupura is connected with Lahore (the provincial capital), Gujranwala and Faisalabad other big cities by road. Sheikhupura is connected with all big cities of the country by rail. The most comfortable and affordable trains connects Sheikhupura with Faisalabad and Karachi.
Getting around
Rickshaws are a common form of transport here as elsewhere in Pakistan. Some taxis are available at the railway station and bus stand.
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LHE · Allama Iqbal International Airport
ATQ · Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport
SKT · Sialkot International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Sheikhupura
Eat
There are a variety of cakes, sandwiches, Puff's and ice cream (different flavours) available here, which are very delicious.
Drink
In summers there are variety of drinks are available but in winter season only tea and Qawa available.
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Questions
Sheikhupura: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Sheikhupura?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Sheikhupura are November to March. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C; July is the wettest, with about 193 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Sheikhupura?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE), about 44 km from the city centre in a straight line; Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ, 75 km) and Sialkot International Airport (SKT, 98 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Sheikhupura?
Pakistani rupee (PKR).
Nearby
Destinations near Sheikhupura
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.