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Hassan Abdal
Hassan Abdal is a town in Attock district on the Grand Trunk Road, northwest of Islamabad. Mughal emperors rested here on the way to Kashmir, and the town holds the Sikh shrine of Gurdwara Panja Sahib and the hilltop shrine of Baba Wali Kandhari. The Mughal-era Wah Gardens lie a short drive away.
About Hassan Abdal
Hassan Abdal is a town in Attock district on the Grand Trunk Road, northwest of Islamabad. Mughal emperors rested here on the way to Kashmir, and the town holds the Sikh shrine of Gurdwara Panja Sahib and the hilltop shrine of Baba Wali Kandhari. The Mughal-era Wah Gardens lie a short drive away.
- Gurdwara Panja Sahib
- Baba Wali Kandhari's hilltop shrine
- Mughal-era Wah Gardens nearby
Best time to visit
October–April.
Travel tips
- The climb to Baba Wali Kandhari's shrine is steep — go early.
- Combine with Taxila, which is close by.
- Dress modestly at the shrines.
Cost estimate
Usually a half-day or day trip from Islamabad — ask for a quote.