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TRAVEL GUIDE
Lahore
Lahore is the Capital city of Punjab Province. With the population
of 8.5 Million it is a very lively city. The main attraction of the city
is its beautiful Architecture and bustling Bazaars. The tradition of
buildings is centuries old in Lahore but the Moghul (1500AD to 1800AD)
have contributed the most to it. The Moghul buildings are probably the
most attractive. On an average one can easily spend two full days of
sightseeing here. There are numerous mosques monuments bazaars, evening
Musical programs and a variety Lifestyle in the city. The Lahore Museum is
the largest in the country and houses articles from all over the country.
The city is located just 25 KMS away from the Indian border on the grand
Trunk road. This makes it a transit point before going into India from
Pakistan.
There is a train from Lahore to Amraster on Thursdays
& Tuesdays , beside regular road transport. It is also well connected
internationally by PIA and a few Foreign carriers. There are also regular
flight from all major cities of Pakistan to Lahore operated by 3 Private
airlines and PIA. Temperature is usually warm except in the months of
January & February it is a bit chili.
HOTELS
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Pearl Continental Hotel Lahore 5*
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Avari hotel 5*
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Holiday Inn Hotel 5 *
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Hotel Sunfort 4*
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Best western Lahore Hotel 3*
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Aamir Hotel 3*
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Adnan Hotel 2*
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Hotel Sanai 3*
Numerous other small & big hotels near
Lahore railway station and Mcleod Road.
TOURS
Half Day Lahore
Architecture & City Orientation.
Usually one should
take this tour in the morning. You will visit Badshahi Mosque, Lahore Fort
a treasure of Moghul architecture from the early 16th century to 18th
century (takes about 1½ Hours to visit), and Anarkali Bazaar a Bazaar with
big activity and colorful streets.
Half day City & Museum.
Visit the
Lahore museum the largest museum in Pakistan Hoses the article from Moen
Jo Daro Harrappa, Taxila, Peshawar, Swat and other areas. Also a well
organized ethnological gallery and the British Raj history gallery are
worth a visit. Later drive to Delhi gate visit the Delhi gate bazaar and
Wazir Khan mosque one of the most beautiful mosques in the country.
Decorated with frescos, Glazed tiles minarets arches and domes. Later
continue to Shalimar garden, romantic garden of the Moghuls. See the
beautifully laid fountains and fantastic architecture of this garden of
Love.
Half day Jehangir & Noorjehan tomb
With Shalimar garden.
Drive only 10 Kilometers outside
Lahore to see one of the most important Moghul architectures in Lahore. it
is an enormous building with beautiful garden Minarets, Arches and
beautiful frescos. Later take a short drive to Noorjehan wife of
Jehangir tomb also a wonderful marvel of Moghul architecture. Later drive
to Shalimar garden the romantic garden of the
Moguls.
Lahore by Night evening
tour.
Drive in the evening to Shalimar
garden to see the sun set at the beautiful garden of romance, later drive
to Anarkali bazaar with its traditional
evening lights and colorful shops late drive to Minar-e-Pakistan to see it
illuminated. This was the place where Pakistan resolution was passed by
Muslim league in 1940. At the end of tour drive to Luxumi chouk to have a
typical Lahori Dinner.Full day tour Combination of any two
half day tours.
Full day Hiran Minar
& Shekupura: Drive to Hiran Minar (Watch tower of Deer)
A hunting resort of the emperor Jehangir built in 17th century. A
beautiful 3 story building with a pond and Pavilions see the country side enroute and continue to Shekhupura famous for
its old fort & wood carving visit the bazaar decorated with wooden
balconies and witness artisans at work. Return to Lahore in the evening. A
stop at Data Darbar is also possible on Thursdays to see the mystic dance
in front of the Sufi saint Data Gunj Bux Shrine.
Full day Harrappa.
One of the 2 main cities of
Indus Civilization. Over 5000 years old civilization which had a well
developed government system , Grid system in the streets well laid covered
drainage system and a advanced binary system of Weighing were the main
features of this civilization. Harrappa is located at a distance of 200
Kms. from Lahore One needs to leave early in the morning from Lahore and
return in the evening. On the way there are several bazaars and villages
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Transfers
Airport to hotel
The Lahore airport is only 15 minutes
away from the main down town. During this short drive from airport to
hotel you can enjoy some of the beautiful modern buildings and squares of
Lahore.
Lahore - Rawalpindi
There are to major
roads to Rawalpindi
1. Via old Grand trunk road 275 Kms. It is
recommended for those who wish to take an easy drive with sightseeing .
There are many small & big towns on the way with a lot of cultural
activity. You can also visit Rohtas fort on the way.
2. Via Motor way 330 Kms. For the very fast connection. Country's
first Motorway usually it takes 3 - 4 hrs
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