God knows what I was doing in Chak Jhumra on that summer day on July 13, 2017, and how I happened to discover this gurdwara. Now, after eight long years, I cannot recall at all. Later on, I completely forgot about it and even lost its pictures somewhere in the digital space of my computer. Anyway, I am now sharing the pictures of this gurdwara, which is located at 31°34'1.69"N, 73°11'2.49"E.
Unlike traditional gurdwaras, it looks like an ordinary home. But it is well built and is quite spacious. Fortunately, two plaques still exist on the outer walls of the gurdwara that give some valuable information about its short history. Its name was Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Chak Jhumra and it was constructed in 1935.
Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Chak Jhumra. (13.07.2017.)
Another view of the Gurdwara Singh Sabha. (13.07.2017.)
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ਗੁਰਦਵਾਰਾ
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਭਾ ਚਕ ਝੁਮਰਾ (ਰਜਿਸ)
1935. GURDWARA 1992
SRI GURU SINGH SABHA CHAK JHUMRA (REGD)
A view of the gurdwara from the other side. (13.07.2017.)
ਇਸ ਕਮਰੇ ਦੀ ਟਹਿਲ ਸੰਗਤਹਵਾਈ ਅੱਡਾ ਚਕ ਝੁਮਰਾ ਨੇ
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਦਸਮ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਗੁਰ ਪੁਰਬ ਦੀ ਯਾਦ ਵਿਚ
੨੯ ਪੋਹ ੧੯੯੯ ਬੇਮੁਤਾਬਿਕ਼ ੧੨ ਜਨਵਰੀ ੧੯੪੩ ਈ:
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CHAK JHUMRA AERODROME 1943
اس کمرے کی سیوا سنگت ہوائی اڈا چک جھمرہ نے سری گرو گوبند سنگھ جی
مہاراج کے گُر پورب کی یاد میں کرائی
12 جنوری 1943 ء
ਇਸ ਕਮਰੇ ਦੀ ਟਹਿਲ ਸੰਗਤਹਵਾਈ ਅੱਡਾ ਚਕ ਝੁਮਰਾ ਨੇ
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਦਸਮ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਗੁਰ ਪੁਰਬ ਦੀ ਯਾਦ ਵਿਚ
੨੯ ਪੋਹ ੧੯੯੯ ਬੇਮੁਤਾਬਿਕ਼ ੧੨ ਜਨਵਰੀ ੧੯੪੩ ਈ:
اس کمرے دی ٹہل سنگت ہوائی اڈہ چک جھمرہ نے
سری گرو دسم پاتشاہ جی دے گُر پورب دی یاد وِچ
29 پوہ 1999 بمطابق 12 جنوری 1943 ء
Service for this room was rendered by the congregation of the staff of the Chak Jhumra aerodrome, in memory of the Gurpurab* of the Tenth King (Guru), on 29 Poh 1999, corresponding to 12 January 1943 AD.
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CHAK JHUMRA AERODROME 1943
اس کمرے کی سیوا سنگت ہوائی اڈا چک جھمرہ نے سری گرو گوبند سنگھ جی
مہاراج کے گُر پورب کی یاد میں کرائی
12 جنوری 1943 ء
ਇਸ ਕਮਰੇ ਕਿ ਸੇਵਾ ਹਵਾਈ ਅੱਡਾ ਚਕ ਝੁਮਰਾ ਨੀ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ
ਮਹਾਜਰਾ ਕੀ ਗੁਰ ਪੁਰਬ ਕਿ ਯਾਦ ਮੇਂ ਕਰਾਈ
੧੨ ਜਨਵਰੀ ੧੯੪੩ ਈ
The courtyard of the Gurdwara. (13.07.2017.)
Another view of the courtyard. (13.07.2017.)
A little over half a kilometer to the west of this gurdwara, I found a Hindu temple as well. In fact, these appear to be twin temples, located very close to each other, at 31°34'16.01"N, 73°10'52.91"E & 31°34'16.21"N, 73°10'52.42"E. As is the case in most places, the temples are occupied by squatters, making them difficult to access or study. People have divided this fairly large complex according to their own needs.
The Hindu Temples. (13.07.2017.)
The entrance. A gateway on the other side of the street is also visible. (13.07.2017.)
A house inside the gateway. (13.07.2017.)
Spire of one of the two temples. (13.07.2017.)
The second temple. (13.07.2017.)
Another view of the temples. (13.07.2017.)
Besides this gurdwara and temple, I noticed another structure that drew my attention. I do not recall any particular significance of this building, other than its being a pre-Partition construction in the old traditional style. All I can say for now is that it is located in the main bazaar, at 31°34'7.13"N, 73°11'2.87"E.
A beautiful old building in the main bazar. (13.07.2017.)
The building is partially hidden by some shoddy construction. (13.07.2017.)
Stairs to the first floor. (13.07.2017.)
The first floor. (13.07.2017.)
The courtyard. (13.07.2017.)
As we noticed above, the staff of the Chak Jhuma Aerodrome also contributed to the construciton of this gurdwara. This airstrip (PK-0080) has been abanconed know. It was located at: 31°33'55.64"N, 73° 9'46.85"E. It had a length of 1 km and still is clearly visible on google maps.
Tariq Amir
August 28, 2025.
Islamabad
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