"Anyone who hasn't visited Lahore simply hasn't lived,"- an old Punjabi proverb. A city with centuries of history, the kindest people, and some of Pakistan's tastiest food. Lahore is recognized for its vibrant environment, incredibly friendly and cheerful people, and tasty street meals. It has also always been of considerable geographical and cultural significance throughout its history, contributing to the immense heritage it now holds. It is Pakistan's second-most populated city, featuring a wealth of historically significant tourist spots. It is the ideal site for history lovers and individuals interested in India's rich past, with various stunning historical structures from the Mughal Empire era, pre-Mughal era, and colonial-era spread around the city.
Lahore is also recognized as Pakistan's food capital. High-end restaurants, street stalls, and modest street-side businesses provide a broad range of delicious international and desi (local) dishes. There is an endless number of tourist attractions to view during your time here. Even though Lahore isn't as large as some other cities like Karachi, there are an almost unlimited amount of locations to see, and even when you think you've seen them all, you'll be reminded that there's still so much more. Though many visitors just visit Lahore for a weekend, even a week would not be enough to fully enjoy everything it has to offer.
If you're visiting Lahore for the first time, you'll need to read this guide to get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You'll find all you need to know about what to visit, fun things to do, and other important details to help you plan your trip to Lahore. Let's start, shall we? So, before starting, I want to share one interesting thing with you. If you are planning a trip and don't know how you can go? and where to stay? Don't worry FlyPakistan is always here to help you. They can arrange a tour for you, your friend and family. They can also arrange a cheap hotel in Lahore according to your need with all basic facilities.
Below is the list of the places where you can go during your Lahore trip. No doubt, all the places are very amazing. Believe me, you never get bored here.
Plan Before Travel
1- Best Time To Visit Lahore
If you like cold weather, I recommend traveling in between December & February when temperatures are colder (9°-21° C / 48°-69° F on average) but still nice. Between the months of April & September, temperatures can reach 37°-40° C (98°-104° F), so avoid going if you don't like the heat.
March, October, and November are the ideal months to visit Lahore for sunny and pleasant weather. The average temperature at that period is roughly 16°-30° C (60°-86° F), and there are only 0-2 rainy days each month.
2- Where To Stay In Lahore
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In Lahore, you'll discover a number of lodging alternatives but bear in mind that because tourism isn't highly established there, it's difficult to find rooms with very good facilities. If you want comfortable accommodation at a reasonable price here is the name of some hotels that offer the best services according to your needs.
1. Pearl Continental Lahore
2. The Nishat hotel
3. Avari Hotel
4. Ramada by Wyndham Gulberg
5. Luxus Grand
6. Royal Swiss
7. Nishat Johar town
8. Park Lane
9. Indigo heights
10. Nine tree
These hotels offer a great experience with a gym, pool, restaurant, air conditioner, and free wifi in each room. However, if you want toBook a Hotel in Lahore from any of these. FlyPakistan helps you find the best hotel at a discounted price.
List of Places to Visit in Lahore
1- Joy Land Fortress Stadium
(Joyland Lahore is an amusement park as well as recreation and entertainment Playland for all age groups, located in Lahore Cantt, adjacent to Fortress Stadium, Punjab, Pakistan).
2- Minar-e-Pakistan
(Also known as the "Tower of Pakistan") is a national monument in Lahore, Pakistan. The tower is situated in the center of an urban park, called the Greater Iqbal Park).
3- Grand Jamia Mosque
(Also known as the “Bahria Grand Mosque”. Located in Bahria Town. With a capacity of 70,000 worshippers, it is the fourteenth largest mosque in the world and the third-largest mosque in Pakistan.
4- Badshahi Mosque
(Known as The “Royal Mosque” which is located west of Lahore Fort along the outskirts of the Walled City of Lahore and is widely regarded as one of the city's most iconic landmarks).
5- Data Darbaar – Ali Hajvery’s Tomb
(South Asia’s largest Sufi shrine which is located in the middle of Old City Lahore. Surrounding it are Bhati Gate, Lower Mall Road, Karbala Gamay Shah, and Gawalmandi).
6- Dai Anga Mosque
(This mosque is located southeast of the Lahore Railway Station. The mosque was designed on a scaled-down version of larger Mughal mosques, including the nearby Badshahi Mosque).
7- Maryam Zamani Mosque
(Also known as “Begum Shahi Masjid” is located on the eastern side of the Lahore Fort. It is the subcontinent’s one of the most famous and oldest Mughal monuments.
8- Masjid Wazir Khan
(A mosque built in 17th-century. Situated around 260 meters west of the Delhi Gate, where the mosque's Shahi Hammam is located. It also faces a town square known as Chitta Gate and the Wazir Khan Chowk).
9- Tomb Of Jehangir
(A 17th-century mausoleum built for the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Situated in Shahdara Bagh, northwest of the Walled City of Lahore. The tomb is located on the other side of the Ravi River from Lahore, in a rural region famed for its numerous pleasure gardens.
10- Tomb Of Nadira Begum
(It is a Mughal-era tomb in the city of Lahore, Pakistan. Which houses the tomb of Mughal princess Nadira Banu Begum, wife of Prince Dara Shikoh).
11- Replica Of Eiffel Tower
(Located in Bahria Town Main Blvd, Violet Block Bahria Town, Lahore. The Third-largest Eiffel Tower with a height of 80 meters after China and Paris. It is nearly 100 feet taller than Minar-e-Pakistan).
12- Shahi Hammam
(Also known as the “Wazir Khan Hammam”, is a Persian-style bath that was built in Lahore, in 1635 C.E. during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan. Located within the Walled City of Lahore steps away from the Delhi Gate).
13- Sheesh Mahal
(Known as “The Palace of Mirrors". Situated within the Shah Burj block in a northern-western corner of Lahore Fort. It is among the 21 monuments that were built by successive Mughal emperors that form the "jewel in the Fort’s crown).
14- Mubarak Haveli
(This is one of Lahore’s oldest and historically fascinating Havelis. It is situated in Mochi gate. Getting permission to visit this location is quite difficult. Because the haveli now turned into Imam-Barga. There is the threat of bomb blast so the owners are over-cautious particularly for tourists).
15- Lahore Zoo
(Established in 1872, is one of the largest zoos in Lahore, Pakistan. Today the zoo has a collection of about 1378 animals of 135 species. It is thought to be the third or fourth oldest zoo in the world).
16- Lahore Museum
(Also named “Central Museum”, located in Lahore, Pakistan. The archaeological museum was built in 1894 and contains examples of the crafts and arts of the province of Punjab, including coins, Mughal paintings, sculpture, Kangra (Pahari), and fabrics).
17- Sozo Water Park
(One of the best parks for families. It’s an amusement water park for water lovers people of all ages, situated on Canal Bank Road near Jallo Park, Punjab, Pakistan).
18- Lawrence Garden
(Formerly known as “Lawrence Gardens”, is a historical park in the city of Lahore. It is situated on Lawrence Road next to Lahore Zoo, directly across from the Governor's House on The Mall Road).
19- Shalimar Gardens
(known as “the lost paradise” were made during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jehan. Located next to the Grand Trunk Road, about 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) east of the Delhi Gate of the Walled City of Lahore.
20- Safari Park
(Known as a “Wildlife Park”, is located in Lahore Pakistan. The park was established in 1981 over 242 acres (98 ha) as a government-funded public facility. It is now considered to be an extension of the Lahore Zoo).
21- Wagah Border
(The town “Wagah” is famous for the Wagah border ceremony and also serves as a goods transit terminal and a railway station between Pakistan and India. Wahga is situated 600 meters (2,000 ft) west of the border and lies on the historic Grand Trunk Road between Amritsar in India and Lahore).
22- PIA Planetarium
(It is a planetarium in Lahore, Pakistan run by Pakistan International Airlines. It was established after the establishment of PIA Planetarium, Karachi. It contains a dome building and a retired Boeing 720-047B standing in a park).
23- Jilani Park
(Formerly known as “Race Course Park” is located in the city of Lahore, Pakistan. It is on Jail Road in front of the Services Hospital. It is famous for its floral exhibitions and artificial waterfall).
24- Mall Of Lahore
(Known as “Lahor Khareedari Markaz” is a shopping mall, located in Lahore, Pakistan. It is one of the largest shopping malls in Pakistan).
25- Fort Road Food Street
(It’s a food street located between Fort Road and Roshnai Gate of the Walled City in Lahore, Pakistan. The street was reconstructed and opened in 2012 as a tourist attraction, offering Lahori cuisine and views of the Badshahi Mosque).
26- Lahore Fort
(Known as “Royal Fort” or “Shahi Qila” is a citadel in the city of Lahore, Pakistan. The fortress is located at the northern end of the walled city Lahore, and spreads over an area greater than 20 hectares).
27- Fortress Square
(It is a five-story shopping mall and an entertainment complex located in Lahore Cantonment, Punjab, west of Fortress Cricket Stadium, and south of Hyperstar by Carrefour and Sozo World).
28- Food Street And M M Alam Road
(It is more of an urban food street, housing some of the best restaurants in Lahore. From Pakistani cuisine to western food, you can easily find an eatery for every palate on this major road in Gulberg).
29- Anarkali Bazaar
(It is a major bazaar in Lahore, Pakistan. Anarkali also serves as a neighborhood and union council of Data Gunj Buksh Tehsil of Lahore. It is situated in the region that extends from the south of Lahori Gate of the Walled City to across the Mall Road).
30- Liberty Market
(It’s a family-oriented market, located on Noor Jehan Road, Gulberg III, Lahore. It was established in old times like the 60s and 70s, centuries-old market. It is a very famous place not only in Pakistan but also in other countries for the purchase of books.
31- Mini Golf Club
(Known as “Mini Joyland”, situated at St Mary Park, Main Boulevard Gulberg, Kalma Chowk, Gulberg III, Lahore. There's the original mini Joyland, mini-golf, snooker club, restaurants, rowboats, gaming zone, and then, F-1 Tracks).
32- Chauburji
(Commonly known as "Four Towers". It is a Mughal era monument in the city of Lahore. The monument was built in 1646 C.E. during the reign of the emperor Shah Jahan. It previously acted as a gateway to a large garden).
33- Haveli Of Nau Nihal Sing
(It is a haveli mansion located in Lahore, Pakistan. Dating from the Sikh era of the mid-19th century, the haveli is considered to be one of the finest examples of Sikh architecture in Lahore. It’s the only Sikh-era haveli that preserves its original ornamentation and architecture).
34- Delhi Gate Market
(It is one of six remaining historic gates of the Walled City of Lahore, Pakistan. Delhi Gate and the adjacent Shahi Hammam were restored in 2015 by the Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan).
35- Pak Tea House
(It is an intellectual tea–café located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan is known for its association with progressive academics and left-leaning South Asian intelligentsia).
36- Jallo Park
(Sometimes called “Jallo Wildlife Park”, established in 1978, is a public recreation and wildlife site located in Lahore, Pakistan. It is one of the three main wildlife parks located in Lahore, the other two being Lahore Zoo Safari and Changa Manga).
37- Packages Mall
(Packages Mall is a shopping mall located in Lahore, Pakistan. It's the 6th largest mall in Pakistan. It is located at Walton Road. It is owned by Packages Limited. With a modern white interior, this mall is home to both international and local brands.
38- Model Town Park
(The Model Town Park is a family park and also a golf course located in Model Town, Lahore, Pakistan. It was developed in 1990 by then Governor of Punjab, Ghulam Jilani Khan. It has 2.0 km jogging tracks).
39- Tomb Of Dai Anga
(Also known as the “Gulabi Bagh”, is a 17th-century Mughal tomb complex located in the Mughal-era suburb of Begampura, outside the Walled City of Lahore, Pakistan. While going towards Shalimar Gardens from the railway station, on the left side of G.T road, next to the UET, there is a quite visible magnificent gateway (Gulabi Bagh Gateway).
40- Emporium Mall
(It is a shopping mall located in Johar Town, Lahore southwest of Lahore International Expo Centre. The 11-story mall is spread over 2.7 million square feet and is home to over 200 stores and a five-star hotel)
Key Notes
The city of Lahore in Pakistan is known for its diverse range of tourist attractions. From seeing rare artifacts to visiting cultural monuments to shopping places to a variety of restaurants the options are unlimited. Do you want to save money on your next trip? Why not join a shared group tour to explore Lahore, Pakistan with the help of FlyPakistan( A top-notch Destination Management Company in Faisalabad).
Where To Stay in Lahore
HOTEL dGATES Lahore
Price starting from PKR 11000
Hotel D Gates is located in Lahore. It is a 3-star hotel among with a pool and fitness center.
Pearl Continental Hotel Lahore
Price starting from PKR 27000
Pearl Continental Hotel is located in Lahore. It is a 5-star hotel that features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness centre, a business centre, car rental and shuttle services.
The Nishat Hotel Johar Town
Price starting from PKR 30000
The Nishat Hotel is located in Lahore. It is a 5-star hotel that features a restaurant, relaxation centres, a banquet hall, private parking and On-site shuttle services.