About Makhdoom Sahib Shrine
Makhdoom Sahib Shrine is a revered Sufi shrine located on the southern slope of Hari Parbat hill in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Dedicated to 16th-century Sufi saint Hamza Makhdoom, known as Sultan-ul-Arifeen and Mehboob-ul-Alam, it is an important pilgrimage centre. The shrine features traditional Kashmiri architecture and offers panoramic views of Srinagar city and Dal Lake.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a hilltop shrine complex accessed by a long flight of stone steps on the slopes of Hari Parbat below Hari Parbat Fort. The site includes the main shrine building with wooden architecture, prayer halls, and courtyards. The surroundings offer views over Srinagar old city and Dal Lake. Visitors will encounter pilgrims offering prayers, small shops selling offerings, and a peaceful religious atmosphere.
Key highlights
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Located on the southern slope of Hari Parbat hill below Hari Parbat Fort
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Dedicated to Sufi saint Hamza Makhdoom (Sultan-ul-Arifeen)
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Traditional Kashmiri wooden architecture with ornate interiors
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Panoramic views of Srinagar city and Dal Lake from the shrine precincts
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Important pilgrimage site visited by devotees throughout the year