Nonfunctional like Mosques in Indian Punjab, as the Hindu and Sikh population migrated to India in 1947. I’ve read somewhere that Pindi was the first place where attacks on Hindu and Sikhs lead to massacre in various parts of the subcontinent during partition.
Pakistan’s long forgotten Hindu temples and Gurdwaras – The Express Tribune Blog
Re: Forgotten Temples and Gurduwaras of Rawalpindi
Yes massacre of Sikhs started in Rawalpindi.
Re: Forgotten Temples and Gurduwaras of Rawalpindi
there are gurdawarays outside pindi too... i saw one when i was in pakistan from far, they aren't well kept as theres no one looking after them and the locals avoid that place but it is surrounded by greenery ....
Re: Forgotten Temples and Gurduwaras of Rawalpindi
Katas Raj is around 150km from Rawalpindi. Area seems to have importance in Hindu scriptures.
Re: Forgotten Temples and Gurduwaras of Rawalpindi
The area is important in Buddhism as well as Taxila is only 50 kms away.
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Area is also important for Muslims as Islamabad is twin city of Pindi 
Re: Forgotten Temples and Gurduwaras of Rawalpindi
some says Rawalpindi is named after a Hindu god Rawal (some avtar of Shiv probably).
Rawalpindi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rawalpindi has been inhabited for thousands of years, it is believed that a distinct culture flourished on this plateau as far back as c. 1000 BC. The material remains found at the site prove the existence of a Buddhist establishment contemporary to Taxila and of a Vedic civilisation. The nearby town of Taxila has another significance; according to the Guinness Book of World Records it has the world’s oldest university - Takshashila University.[SUP][2]](Rawalpindi - Wikipedia)[/SUP] In Takshashila, 12 miles north-west of Rawalpindi, traces of at least 55 stupas, 28 Buddhist monasteries, 9 temples, a copper plate inscribed with the name Takshashila, a vase with Kharoshthi script among other things have been found.[SUP][3]](Rawalpindi - Wikipedia)[/SUP]
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Pakistan to preserve 2,400-year-old Buddhist caves in Islamabad - World - DNA
Re: Forgotten Temples and Gurduwaras of Rawalpindi
There are many ancient sites in that area but I dont think its preservation is on the priority list of the ruling elite.
The other day I was reading a news in which NS wants Islamabad to be extended by creating tunnels from Islamabad towards Rawat. I dont think he has given any thought to the historical heritage and the impact on environment (flora and fauna).