Golra Sharif (Urdu: گولڑہ شریف) is a town situated near the Margalla HillsinIslamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan, at about 520 m (1,710 ft) above sea level, 17 km (11 mi) from the ancient cityofTaxila.
It is known for the Mausoleum of Meher Ali Shah that yearly attracts thousands of devotees.[1] Prior to the arrival of Meher Ali Shah's ancestors, Golra Sharif was a village in the suburbs of Rawalpindi.
The Golra Sharif Junction railway station is situated on Golra Road near Golra Sharif. The station was established in 1881.[2] It is an important junction of Pakistan Railways to link Peshawar, Kohat, Havelian, and Multan. It hosts the Railways Heritage Museum.[3]
33°41′38″N 72°58′39″E / 33.6940°N 72.9775°E / 33.6940; 72.9775
