You are in the Heart of Lahore

Lahore is a city that reveals itself through the silence of gardens, the sound of prayers and the aroma of spices. Here, history lives in the streets, facades and people. This checklist will help you stay in rhythm with the city and discover its uniqueness – step by step, from first impressions to those moments that stay with you long after the journey ends.

Top things to do in the city

1. Visit the pearl of Lahore – the Badshahi Mosque, built from red sandstone.

2. Have dinner on Fort Road with a sunset view over the mosque.

3. Explore the vast Lahore Fort and its Sheesh Mahal, the “Palace of Mirrors.”

4. Admire the mosaics of Jahangir’s Tomb, made using semi-precious stones.

5. Find calm while walking through the Shalimar Gardens.

6. Discover history and culture at the Lahore Museum.

7. Take photos at Delhi Gate, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

8. Wander through the streets and bazaars of the Old City.

9. Admire the vibrant frescoes of Wazir Khan Mosque.

10. Feel the unique atmosphere of Anarkali Bazaar.

11. Go shopping at Emporium Mall, one of Pakistan’s largest malls.

12. Visit Lahore Zoo or Lahore Wildlife Park.

13. Enjoy rides at Joyland amusement park.

14. Head to the Eiffel Tower replica in Bahria Town or Minar-e-Pakistan, a symbol of independence.

15. Visit the Fakir Khana Museum, a private collection by a historic family.

16. Photograph Pakistan’s famous decorated trucks – a local cultural tradition.

17. Try local cuisine on Gawalmandi Food Street and MM Alam Road.

18. Have a picnic in Jilani Park or Model Town Park.

19. Watch the Wagah Border ceremony (24 km from Lahore), where Pakistani and Indian guards perform the daily flag-lowering ritual.

What to try

• Lahore biryani;

• Karahi (lamb or chicken);

• Taka-tak (offal dish);

• Halwa puri;

• Falooda dessert.

What to bring back

• Jewelry with gemstones;

• Pakistani tea;

• Local carpets;

• Antiques.