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Lahore is one of Pakistan's major industrial and economic hubs. It has been the historic capital and cultural centre of the wider Punjab region, and is one of Pakistan's most socially liberal, progressive, and cosmopolitan cities. Lahore's origin dates back to antiquity.
Apr 15, 2024 · Lahore. Lahore, second largest city of Pakistan and the capital of Punjab province. It lies 811 miles (1,305 km) northeast of Karāchi in the upper Indus plain on the Rāvi River, a tributary of the Indus. Little is known of the history of the settlement prior to the Muslim period.
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55 things to do in Lahore are listed below: Visit UNESCO designated World Heritage Site, the Lahore Fort. Go through the lovely Shalimar Gardens. Discover the stunning Badshahi Mosque. Explore the thriving Walled City of Lahore on foot. See the Mughal Emperor Jahangir’s Mausoleum. See the national landmark Minar-e Pakistan.
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Lahore is the second largest city in Pakistan with a population of roughly 8.5 million. The traditional capital of Punjabfor a thousand years, it had been the cultural centre of Northern India extending from Peshawar to New Delhi. The origins of Lahore are shrouded in the mists of antiquity but Lahore is undoubtedly ancient. Today, Lahore is certai...
By plane
1. 31.52138974.4033331 Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHEIATA) (is located about 20–30 minutes from the city centre). The airport is a major hub by Pakistan standards, but not by international standards. Pakistan International Airlines with daily departures to the rest of Pakistan, connecting flights into nearby hub airports Qatar, Dubai, Bangkok for onward connections to the Middle East, Europe, North America, and South-East Asia. Taxis and shuttles are available to take passengers from...
By train
There are routes from all major Pakistani cities to Lahore with Pakistan Railways official website[dead link]. Trains from southern destinations (Multan, DG Khan, Karachi, etc.) and northern destinations (Gujrat, Gujranwala, Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, etc.) run from the main station. It also connects to the western part of Pakistan to Faisalabad and beyond. The Samjhauta Express (Friendship Express) runs twice a week between Lahore and Amritsar, across the border in India. Local stations i...
By car
A modern motorway connects Lahore to Islamabad, Faisalabad and Peshawar. The motorway is considerably better than the GT road, even though it is longer. While Pakistani traffic is generally chaotic and highly dangerous, the motorway is very comfortable and one of the few places traffic laws are enforced. Traffic Police enforce traffic laws on highways too. Taxisare possible to/from the Indian border for ~Rs 400.
Lahore is a huge and sprawling city. In the old town, walking or a tuk-tuk are your only options. You get to see a lot more on foot, just remember to wear comfortable shoes if you are going to be walking a great distance. Other than in winter, it will be too hot to walk long distances during the day. Sunday mornings are quiet and are a good time to...
Walled City
The Walled City of Lahore is one of the oldest cities in the world and comprises the following places for sightseeing. 1. 31.58822874.3151251 Lahore Fort (شاہی قلعہ, Shahi Qila). A huge structure where the Mughal and Sikh rulers built their imperial quarters. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. There is a small museum dedicated to the Sikh period of the 18th century. A friendly museum caretaker might agree to take you into the summer rooms underground. For non-Pakistanis is Rs 500. 1. 1....
Mall Road
This road, also known as Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam road, is a central road constructed in the British era, which has many historic buildings. 1. 31.5657874.3129722 General Post Office.(updated Feb 2017) 1. 31.5634774.3145123 Lahore High Court.(updated Feb 2017) 2. 31.569874.3087324 Punjab University (Old Campus). Buildings were erected here as early as 1858.(updated Feb 2017) 3. 31.5679574.3068625 National College of Arts. Rudyard Kipling's father was the principal here. Offers a thesis show eve...
Other sights
Masterpieces of Mughal architectureare scattered throughout the city, even in neighborhoods that today seem a little dilapidated. Buildings and sites include: 1. 31.5870574.3817635 Shalimar Gardens (located along the GT Road towards Wagah). A three-tiered formal garden built in the 1600s, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rs 200 for foreigners.(updated Feb 2017) 2. 31.5540374.3046736 Chauburji Gate (at Chauburji Chowk). An impressive, ornate 4-towered gate dating to 1646.(updated Feb 2017) 3....
On Thursdays there is a regular Sufi gathering at the 31.5282274.3291 Shah Jamal Tomb. The renowned drummer Pappoo Saein and his disciples perform on the huge two-sided dhol, and devotees of the sa...Catch a movie. Theaters include Sozo World (in Fortress Stadium), the DHA Cinema (R Block DHA near Defence Public School for Boys), Cinestar (Township), Cinegold (Bahria Town), or The Plaza Cinema...Bazaars
The traditional bazaars of the inner city are roughly divided according to what is produced and/or sold there. Bargaining is de rigueur. 1. 31.5732174.312451 Anarkali bazaar. Named after a courtesan who was buried alive for loving a prince, is one of the chief shopping areas. Anarkali Bazaar is a treasure-trove, selling virtually everything from handicrafts to transistor radios, women's clothing to refrigerators. It is a maze of lanes and alleys which stretch northwards from the Mall to the C...
Shopping malls
1. 31.5621174.32133 Panorama mall, Mall Road. An ideal place to buy informal clothes. It houses over 1000 shops so you have a large variety of clothes to choose from and that is too at a competitive price.(updated Feb 2017) 2. 31.470474.317564 PACE. Shopping mall with food, clothes, electronics, movies. Located in Link Road, Model town.(updated Feb 2017) 3. 31.5293974.378445 Mall of Lahore (Cantonment). A very prestigious shopping mall with a super market named green valley mall.(updated Feb...
Other
Trendy types congregate in the Gulberg and Defence suburbs. In Gulberg, MM Alam Roadis the hippest part of town, with all the most expensive designer shops, including fine furniture and clothing, both Western and Pakistani, and the best restaurants. 1. 31.5101774.344586 Liberty Market (Gulberg). A large circular market with hundreds of shops selling clothing, electronics, and so on. A basement shop in Liberty (tell the rickshaw driver it's near H Karim Bakhsh) has good handicrafts, and can be...
Lahoris are famed for their food and for their consumption thereof. This is reflected in the array of restaurants in Lahore.
Alcoholis illegal for Muslim Pakistanis. Clubbing is quite popular but not easy to find, majority of the clubs being private and invite only. Clubs 1. Parties at Farmhouse 2. Caviar Lounge, a bar/club in Royal Palm. 3. Club Bhurban, in Pearl Continental hotel 4. Uptown LAin Defence R block. The club opens after 11PM at night till 4AM in the morning...
For the visitor there are three broad options of areas in which to stay 1. 1) In or near the old town- has the advantage of having all the historical sights on your doorstep - however you are then limited for evening entertainment unless you want a long tuktuk ride. However the two 'rooftop' restaurants overlooking the mosque are nearby. 2. 2) Alon...
Street crimes in Lahore are not common but special precautions must be taken by visitors. 1. Demonstrations aren't uncommon and should be avoided at all cost. In early 2006, the Prophet Muhammad cartoon protests quickly got out of hand, and several businesses were torched along with scores of cars. If a large demonstration or protest is underway, f...
Nov 23, 2022 · Lahore, Pakistan, is popular for its array of tourist activities. From seeing priceless artifacts to historical sites to shopping places to a variety of restaurants, the options are endless. Here are the top activities in Lahore.
Lahore is the capital and largest city of the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is the second largest city in Pakistan, after Karachi, and 26th largest in the world, with a population of over 13 million. It is located in the north-eastern region of Punjab, along the River Ravi.
