About Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh
The Haveli of Nau Nihal Singh, built around 1830, is widely regarded as the finest and best-preserved haveli of the Sikh period in Lahore. Named for the grandson of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, its facade and interiors are covered in intricate frescoes and woodwork.
It now houses a girls’ school, which has helped preserve it; parts may be viewable with permission. It’s a rare window into the domestic grandeur of Sikh-era Lahore.
Highlights
- Frescoed interiors, Some of the best-surviving Sikh-period wall paintings.
- Carved facade, Ornate brick and woodwork over several storeys.
- Historical significance, A key monument of Ranjit Singh’s Lahore.
- Setting, Deep in the Walled City near Mori Gate.
Plan this stop with Gali Surjan Singh and Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh for a more complete Lahore itinerary.
Nearby & related sites
Gali Surjan Singh
A picturesque restored heritage lane of Sikh-era havelis in the Walled City.
Read guide →Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
The white-marble memorial of the Lion of Punjab, beside Fort and mosque.
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3–4 hoursWalled City Walking Tour
Delhi Gate to the Fort on foot, Shahi Hammam, Wazir Khan Mosque and living bazaars.