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Hiran Minar
A Mughal tower and octagonal pavilion set in a huge water tank near Sheikhupura, built by Jahangir between 1607 and 1620 as a monument to his pet antelope Mansraj.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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Model Town
Punjab, Pakistan · Asia
About Model Town
Model Town sits on the route: 15 minutes from Lahore, 54km from Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple).
Model Town is in Punjab, Pakistan, with about 100,000 people. The nearest town is Lahore, about 9 km away.
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What is there to see near Model Town?
Within an hour or so of Model Town: Hiran Minar (46 km), Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) (54 km), Kesar Da Dhaba (54 km).
Where is Model Town?
Model Town is in Punjab, Pakistan, about 9 km from Lahore.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 100,000
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Pakistan
- Region
- Punjab
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Coordinates
- 31.4810, 74.3256
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Worth the detour from Model Town
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple)
The holiest gurdwara of Sikhism, a stunning gold-and-marble temple surrounded by a sacred pool.
54 km · about 65 min drive
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Kesar Da Dhaba
A cramped dhaba down a Chowk Passian lane in old Amritsar, cooking in desi ghee over wood fires since 1916. Known for its dal and thick parathas served with a lump of white butter.
54 km · about 65 min drive
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