Lahore
Lahore city is one of the most historical and the capital for Punjab Pakistan. It is known for different empires who ruled over the Indo-Pak subcontinent. It has a lot of similarities with Delhi the city of India. It is likewise the second biggest city of Pakistan following Karachi. Lahore is very densely populated with narrow streets and bazars. One might find it very crowded, but as a famous saying in Pakistan “if you have not seen Lahore you are not born”.
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Attractions
Lahore is packed with attraction as you would find many historical places to visit. From historical mosques to old bazars, it is filled with mesmerizing buildings and architecture of the Mughal era. The old Lahore is the main tourist attraction also known as the walled city.
Badshahi Mosque
One of the amazing architecture of the Mughal era was built by the emperor Aurangzeb. It is the second largest mosque of Pakistan. Badshahi Mosque has many similarity to the Jama Masjid in Delhi built by the great Shah Jahan, though people find Badshahi mosque quite peaceful as compared to the Jama masjid. This mosque has a great importance to the Muslim people of Pakistan and to its history. While exiting the mosque you would be able to see the Gurdwara a place for Sikh religion to pray.
Lahore Fort
Lahore fort is also a Mughal structure built in the 11th Century, it features of garden, mosques and palaces. You need to get an entrance ticket for 500 rupees to this amazing place, so do not leave this for 500 rupees because it is worth a visit.
Minar-e-Pakistan
Minar-e-Pakistan is the historical place for Pakistan having great importance. As the Lahore resolution was passed here by All Muslim league, this tower was built as a remembrance for a call of a separate nation which then lead to the formation of Pakistan in 1947.
Gudwara Dera Sahib
Gurdwara is place for prayer for the Sikh community. This was built before the formation of Pakistan, when Hindus, Sikhs, Christians and Muslims lived together as on nation. You would find many Sikhs, Hindus and Christians still in Pakistan who preferred to stay in the country. Not everyone is allowed in the Gurdwara, you would have to leave your identity document at the gate and a guy will guide you around and inform you about the history and culture of Sikhism. It is one of an example of Lahore’s history.
Wazir Khan Mosque
To reach Wazir Khan Mosque you would have to go through the narrow and crowded market. You would see a lot of old building more than 100 years old reflecting the history of Lahore. There is usually a lot of traffic in Lahore but this mosque is very beautiful and a must visit. It reflect the Mughal era as the beautiful mosque was built in the reign of the great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan who is responsible for many incredible building built in Indo-Pak subcontinent .
Sheesh Mahal
One of the monument of the Mughal era and again one of the fine building built in the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. To visit this beauty there is a ticket of 100 rupees for the local adult and 20 rupees for child under 12years, the foreigner would have to visit 500 rupees to visit this place. The interior is beautifully designed by mirrors the reason it is called Sheesh Mahal.
The Lahore city is filled with attractions there are many more like Shalimar garden, tomb of Iqbal etc.
Cheap Flights to Lahore
Pia UK offers cheap flight to Lahore with PIA airlines. Pia operates direct as well as indirect flights to Lahore. You can get direct flights from three major UK airports which are Birmingham Airport, Manchester Airport and London Heathrow Airport. London to Lahore direct flights are thrice in a week, whereas two direct flights are operated from Manchester and one direct flight from Birmingham airport in a week. You can book special discount through our experienced travel consultant who are ready to help you in PIA UK.