General Post Office

The General Post Office is an administrative building on Mall Road located at GPO Chowk in a central position. The structure is defined by two entrance gates and dual minarets that shape the building's appearance.

The building was designed and constructed in 1887 by Sir Ganga Ram to commemorate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee during British rule. This development was part of major urban transformations that Lahore underwent during that period.

The building stands near the shrine of Shah Chiragh, bridging modern postal operations with traditional religious sites in the city. Visitors notice how this location connects everyday administrative functions with the broader cultural landscape of Lahore.

The building is easily accessible from Mall Road and has two clearly identifiable entrance gates for visitors. The best time to visit is outside peak business hours when the area is less busy.

Inside the Chief Post Master's office is a clock tower with an iron bell manufactured in 1860. This bell predates the building and came from an earlier postal facility that once occupied the site.

Location: Lahore

Inception: 1887

GPS coordinates: 31.56570,74.31330

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:47