Zira — Travel Guide
Zira is a town and a municipal council in Ferozepur district in the Indian state of Punjab. The neighbourhood of Zira, had been for many years a wasteland, when in 1508 Ahmad Shah came from Gugera and founded Zira Khas. He was driven out by Sher Shah Suri, during whose rule nearly all the villages of this ilaqa were located. Mohar Singh was, in turn driven out by Diwan Mohkam Chand, Ranjit Singh’s General, and the ilaqa was added to the Lahore Demense. It was afterwards divided into two portions, of which the eastern portion, which preserved the name, Zira, was made over to Sarbuland Khan, a servant of the Lahore Government, and the western portion, to which the name, ilaqa Ambarhar, was given was made an appanage of Kanwar Sher Singh, son of the Punjab sovereign. At a later date, Sher Singh obtained the possession of the whole ilaqa and abolished the subdivision of Ambarhar.
The best time to visit October to February.
By Air
Nearest airport is Raja Sansi Airport, Amritsar.
By Train
Jalandhar City Rail Way Station is major railway station 81 KM near to Zira.
Shopping in Zira is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Zira to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Zira means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Zira is the most important activities among the tourists.
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