Indo Islamic Heritage
The shrine is centrally situated and well connected to Srinagar’s transport facilities. The nearest railway station is Srinagar Railway Station, approximately 12 kilometers away. The nearest major bus stand is Batamaloo Bus Stand, located around 6 kilometers from the shrine. The nearest airport is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar, situated roughly 13 kilometers away.
Hazrat Sheikh Ahmad Sahib Tarbali (RA) Shrine is a revered Sufi shrine located on Tarabal Road, Tarabal, Nawakadal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The shrine is dedicated to Hazrat Sheikh Ahmad Sahib Tarbali (RA), a respected spiritual figure remembered in local tradition for piety, devotion, and guidance to the people. Although exact historical records of the original establishment are limited, the shrine developed around the saint’s resting place and gradually became a center of religious reverence, prayer, and spiritual gatherings. As with many Kashmiri shrines, it reflects the long-standing tradition of honoring saints whose lives were associated with humility, learning, and service to society. Over time, the shrine has become an important spiritual landmark for residents of Tarabal, Nawakadal, and surrounding old-city areas. Devotees regularly visit the site for supplication, Qur’anic recitation, and seeking blessings, especially on Thursdays, Fridays, and during annual commemorative occasions. The shrine also contributes to community life by fostering social harmony and preserving the Sufi heritage deeply rooted in Kashmir. Architecturally, the structure follows a modest traditional Kashmiri shrine style, adapted to the dense urban environment of old Srinagar, with emphasis on simplicity, sacred space, and accessibility. Today, Hazrat Sheikh Ahmad Sahib Tarbali (RA) Shrine remains an enduring symbol of faith and devotion within the historic city.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Tarabal Rd, Tarabal, Nawakadal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190002
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Srinagar
Pincode: 190002
Longitude: 74.8051° E
Latitude: 34.0916° N