One of historical & old village named Shams Abad while showing the typical old type residencies.

Some pictures were captured in one of historical & old village of Chhachh valley named Shams Abad while showing the typical old type residencies built by Hindu Architects before independence of Pakistan. Hindu architectures developed from the creativity of Sthapathis and Shilpis, both of whom belong to the larger community of craftsmen and artisans called Vishwakarma (caste). Mostly of residents now reconstruct their belongings to new type of residencies as for change of time. Hazro city & Ghourghushti village has also these types of Hindu made buildings which called Manrhies, All types constructions are built by Hindus architects, they use heavy materials which make life of building more strong and durable. {09 Pictures},

“Chhachhi’an Na Daira” located on the road to Shams Abad village from Kamra (G.T. Road)...

Pictures were captured at “Chhachhi’an Na Daira” located on the road to Shams Abad village from Kamra (G.T. Road) after Veero village. Chhachh is the name of valley where tehsil Hazro is located, therefore some people from this area likes to use the name of Chhachh for their local areas and residencies in Karachi, Lahore, Wah Cantt and in foreign countries. The lands of our beloved area now days full of Corn crops which made views lush green and charming. These pictures were captured in the area of Shams Abad village which is an old historical village of district Attock. {08 Pictures},

Shah Pur which is now a days a part of Shams Abad village in Union Council Shams Abad.

Some pictures were captured on the direction to Shah Pur which is now a days a part of Shams Abad village in Union Council Shams Abad. Shams Abad has an old history about its culture, tradition and a main hub for surrounding villages. The rural area of this village is now almost filled by new constructions with Gondal road on its northern direction. Quite a number of families are settled in Karachi from this village and majority of the people are farmers. People of this village have a strong connection with Qutba Morh G.T. Road (Kamra). Newly Selected Vice President of Pakistan Tehrik e Insaf (Malik Amin Aslam) also belongs to this village which has also got Ticket of MNA NA-57 on behalf of PTI.{06 Pictures}

 

Main Adda of Shamsabad village which is located in the heart of Shamsabad.

Some pictures were captured at Main Adda of Shamsabad village which is located in the heart of Shamsabad. According to this village people, they are agreed that this village was discovered by a person named Shams ud Din in the age of Empire Jehangir while some of its residents said that Shamsher Khan built this village in the age of Empire Sultan Mehmood Ghaznavi. Majority of people from this village use to go for shopping or other purposes to other parts of country by using link road to Kamra Cantt (G.T. Road). Good sum of residents from this village are related to agricultural business and the rest of people are doing their own business. {05 Pictures}

On the way to Shams Abad village from Kamra Cantt in tehsil Hazro.

Few pictures were captured while on the way to Shams Abad village from Kamra Cantt in tehsil Hazro. Rows of large trees situated on the both sides of road make a really go green and attractive view for the traveler of this road. This road was upgraded last time in 2000 by ministry of highways which is also a shortcut and easy access to Waisa, Kamilpur Alam / Musa, Tajak (Rango), Painda and Malho from G.T. Road direction. Mostly private vehicle use this road for connecting with Kamra, Attock city & Grand Trunk Road’s relevant suburbs. {05 Pics}

Picture was captured on Hazro Gondal road, turning point to Shams Abad village in Tehsil Hazro.

Picture was captured on Hazro Gondal road, turning point to Shams Abad village in Tehsil Hazro. A Suzuki Pickup is on the way to Gondal with bushes on newly modified carpet road. Ministry of Highway (NHA) modified a lot of roads in Tehsil Hazro especially from Hattain to Ghourghushti via Turbela Morh. That road will be reconstructed pretty soon which will helpful to connecting Chhachh Interchange. {02 Pictures}.

Picture was captured in front of a famous restaurant of Shams Abad village

Picture was captured in front of a famous restaurant of Shams Abad village “Shan Hotel”. The main entrance of Methi Masjid can be seen in the picture. Restaurants especially Tea Stalls are much famous among the people of Chhachh, mostly 60+ age people do visit these type of tea stalls at evening till to night for discussing all type of current issues & hot topics. 

Shams Abad village turn on Hazro Gondal Road.

Nice cloudily weather of Chhachh valley, picture was captured on main Hazro Gondal Road, located on western side of Hazro city. A signboard shows the direction to Shams Abad village by Tehsil Municipal Administration Hazro. Half of people from Shams Abad & Shah Pur are attached with Qutba Morh (Kamra) by daily routine trade, shopping etc. Shams Abad is 7kms away from Hazro & only 2.5 Kms away from Kamra Cantt also G.T. Road. 

Nice weather after rain in Shah Pur...

Nice weather after rain in Shah Pur, Shams Abad. A kid is going to Shahpur from Shamsabad. 20years before Shah Pur was a small Dhoke which is now converted to a village. Mostly people of Shah Pur do work in Karachi & some are in Gulf countries. Few families are also settled in Queeta Balochistan.

Famous Jamia Masjid of Shams Abad village

Picture was captured in the main entrance of famous Jamia Masjid of Shams Abad named “Meethi Jamia Masjid”. Islamic Art can be seen on the inside walls of Masjid. Shams Abad is the oldest village by some of writers for Attock district. Shams Abad & Shahpur have 15 Masjids, 5 Madrassas & 2 Jinazagahs.

Shan Hotel & Meethi Masjid in Shams Abad Village.

Shan Hotel (Restaurant) & Meethi Masjid's gate in Shams Abad Village.

A picture from Chhachh's full of traditional village, "Shams Abad". Shan Hotel (Restaurant) & Meethi Masjid's gate is highlighted in this picture. The Tea Stalls & Restaurants are working now after Iftaar to late night in HZ & in CH villages. Tailors & Zarri Makers mostly do their work till mid night & make orders time by time for tea from restaurants.