There’s an old Punjabi saying that goes: “Anyone who hasn’t seen Lahore simply hasn’t lived.” Staring out my rickshaw while riding through the vibrant and bustling streets of this city, that phrase made more and more sense to me.
Lahore, the cultural heart and food capital of Pakistan, is filled with life, action, and colors. With a population of 11.1 million, this city is also dubbed as the ‘City of Gardens’ thanks to its abundance of parks and green spaces.
In this article, you’ll find all the best places to visit in Lahore as well as the most essential things to know before traveling to Pakistan. I hope by the end of it, you’ll be inspired to see this remarkable city for yourself too!
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✈️ Planning the Perfect Trip to Lahore, Pakistan
🏡 WHERE TO STAY
Top value: Luxus Grand Hotel (⭐ 9.3)
Top spa hotel: Ramada (⭐ 8.9)
Top apartment: Hayyat Apt (⭐ 9.5)
Top budget: Lawrence View (⭐ 8.6)
🌟 MY TOP LAHORE TRAVEL TIP
Join the Full-Day Sightseeing Tour of Lahore (⭐ 5/5) to avoid the hassle of getting around on your own — which can be very challenging in Lahore.
- 🎒 Pack a pair of comfy walking shoes & a universal adapter for the local plug
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- 📚 Read The Nine Lives of Pakistan and Insight Guides Pakistan for more inspiration
🇵🇰 The Best Places to Visit in Lahore, Pakistan
1. Badshahi Mosque
Built in 1671, Badshahi Mosque is the crown jewel of Lahore, a symbol of the Mughal Empire (1526-1857), and one of the most beautiful places in Pakistan. Its architecture is characterized by carved red sandstones, which was typical of the Mughal era.
The vast courtyard of the mosque can hold up to 100,000 worshippers, making it the second largest mosque in Pakistan! I recommend spending at least a couple of hours here to admire all the marvelous details of the architecture.
For much of its history, Badshahi Mosque was used as a military base by the Sikhs, who ruled Lahore from 1799 to 1849. The courtyard of the mosque used to be a stable for army horses during that period.
When the British took over after the fall of the Sikh Empire, they continued to use the mosque as a military post. It was only in 1947, when Pakistan gained its independence, that Badshahi Mosque was restored back to its original purpose — worship and prayer.
⏰ Opening hours: 8 am - 8 pm daily 🧕 How to dress: Please fully cover your body from wrist to ankle; women should also wear a headscarf
2. Fort Road Food Street
Less than a 5-minute walk from Badshahi Mosque is Fort Road – a really popular food street in Lahore lined up with vibrant and colorful buildings. Some buildings here have so much detail; you’ll notice something new each time you look at them again!
What makes it even better is that there are numerous restaurants here that offer a spectacular view of Badshahi Mosque, such as Haveli Restaurant, Andaaz Restaurant, and Cooco’s Den.
🌇 Top Tip: I recommend coming here just before sunset and having dinner at one of the restaurants listed above — you’d be treating yourself to a magnificent view of the sun setting over Badshahi Mosque while enjoying some delicious local cuisine!
3. Lahore Fort — One of the Best Lahore Tourist Places
Directly facing Badshahi Mosque is the historical Lahore Fort — a monument you have to visit especially if you’re a history buff. This fortress started off as merely a mud-brick fort back in the 11th century, and for the following 500 years, it was destroyed and rebuilt again and again as Mongols, Timur, and Pashtuns invaded the region.
The fort was completely rebuilt in the 17th century during the Mughal Empire, damaged again afterwards by the Sikhs and the British, and today, it is partially restored.
The fort’s complex is huge, so make sure to allocate an ample amount of time for wandering around its many palaces, gardens and museums. You can easily spend half a day here!
One of the highlights to see is the gorgeous Sheesh Mahal, ‘The Palace of Mirrors’. Built in 1631 by Shah Jahan, its interiors are decorated with countless reflective glass tiles. To make things even better, you also get a stunning view of the rest of Lahore Fort and Badshahi Mosque from there.
⏰ Opening hours: 8:30 am - 5 pm daily 🎫 Entrance fees: 500 PKR ($3 USD)
4. Tomb of Jahangir
The Tomb of Jahangir is another one of the most remarkable historical places in Lahore. Completed in 1637, it’s a mausoleum built for Jahangir, one of the most accomplished emperors of the Mughal Empire who ruled between 1605 and 1627.
The architecture of this place showcases some beautifully intricate pietra dura, which are pictorial mosaics made with semi-precious stones. This tomb took 10 years to build and is the only remaining Mughal tomb in Pakistan!
I recommend spending a couple of hours here wandering inside the complex, which also features a large garden where locals have picnics and gather with their families.
⏰ Opening hours: 8 am - 5 pm daily 🎫 Entrance fees: Foreigners: 200 PKR ($1.3 USD) | Pakistani citizens: 10 PKR
5. Shalimar Gardens
If you’re looking for relaxing things to do in Lahore, then walking around the Shalimar Gardens — locally known as Shalimar Bagh — is a great option.
This garden complex dates back to the Mughal era and was completed in 1642 under the rule of Emperor Shah Jahan, the same emperor who commissioned the Taj Mahal (he’s also one of Emperor Jahangir’s sons).
There’s also a big pool with fountains in the garden complex, and the vibe there is very chill, making it the perfect place to take a stroll.
⏰ Opening hours: 8 am - 6 pm daily 🎫 Entrance fees: 500 PKR ($3 USD)
6. Delhi Gate Market
The Walled City of Lahore (also known as the Old City) used to have 13 gates leading up to it. When the British conquered the region, almost all of them were destroyed. Six gates were rebuilt since then, and Delhi Gate is one of them.
Today, there’s a bustling market leading up to this gate, and the atmosphere there is superb and filled with life — I highly recommend taking a walk around! It’s also a great place to meet locals and get a glimpse of local life in Lahore.
7. Masjid Wazir Khan
From the market at Delhi Gate, you can see a yellow minaret standing in the distance. If you walk towards it, you’ll reach Masjid Wazir Khan — one of the most peaceful and serene places in Lahore.
This mosque was built in 1641 by Emperor Shah Jahan, and its stunningly ornate tilework will captivate you as soon as you approach the entrance gate. It only gets more breathtaking from there, as every interior surface of the mosque including its ceilings and archways are covered in gorgeous, intricate patterns and Mughal frescoes.
If you visit in the evening, you’ll most likely hear an evening prayer call. You won’t be allowed to stay in the mosque’s courtyard during the prayers and will have to wait in the designated prayer rooms (there are separate ones for men and women).
At the end of the prayers, the etiquette is to wait a couple of minutes before going back outside because it is believed that during sunset, spirits return home through the mosque’s courtyard.
🔥 Top Tip: You can pay 500 rupees to the men who collect shoes at the entrance of the mosque, and they can let you climb up one of the mosque’s minarets! The view from up there is quite fantastic as you not only get to see the entire mosque from a bird’s-eye perspective, but you can also spot the busy streets of Old Lahore!
⏰ Opening hours: 5 am - 5:30 pm daily 🧕 How to dress: Please wear clothes that fully cover your body from wrist to ankle; women should also wear a headscarf
8. Gurdwara Nankana Sahib
About 1.5 hours west of Lahore is Nankana Sahib, the most important religious site for Sikhs. This city was named after Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, and is home to 9 major Sikh gurdwaras. The main one — Gurdwara Nankana Sahib — is believed to be situated right at the birth site of Guru Nanak.
This sacred site is visited by millions of pilgrims every year, and is definitely worth seeing if you’re interested in wandering a bit outside of Lahore.
🧕 How to dress: Please wear clothes that cover your whole body, from ankle to wrist. Both men and women need to cover their heads as well.
9. Lahore Museum — One of the Top Lahore Famous Places
If you want to get the ultimate lesson on Pakistan history and culture, then visiting Lahore Museum is a must. Inside this museum, you’ll find Pakistan’s largest and oldest collection of historical and cultural artifacts, ranging from rare manuscripts, old coins and carved woodwork to ancient jewellery, musical instruments and Buddhist art.
The famous “Fasting Buddha” statue from the ancient Gandhara Kingdom can also be found here, as well as collections from the Sikh, Mughal, and British empires.
⏰ Opening hours: 9 am - 7 pm Saturdays to Thursdays | Closed on Fridays 🎫 Entrance fees: Foreigners: 1,000 PKR ($6 USD) | Pakistani adults: 50 PKR | Pakistani children & students: 20 PKR
10. Anarkali Bazaar
If you want to see more of Lahore’s local life, then head over to the Anarkali Bazaar. This bazaar has two sections: the ‘Old Anarkali Bazaar’ and the ‘New Anarkali Bazaar’.
In the Old section, you’ll find lots of traditional foods, while in the New section, there are tons of clothes, jewellery, embroidery and handicrafts. Even if you don’t plan on buying anything, simply observing the bustling activity of the markets makes for an interesting experience. With that said, it’s always good to support the local economy!
11. Grand Jamia Mosque
If you’re curious to see more mosques, then head over to Grand Jamia Mosque, the third-largest mosque in Pakistan and definitely one of the best places to visit in Lahore. The architecture of this mosque was largely influenced by that of Badshahi Mosque and Masjid Wazir Khan; you’ll see lots of ornate tilework, marble floors, and chandeliers.
This mosque can accommodate up to 70,000 worshippers and also houses an Islamic academy in its basement, as well as a museum that contains a rare collection of Qurans.
⏰ Opening hours: Tourists can visit at any time aside from prayer times 🧕 How to dress: Please cover your body fully from wrist to ankle; women must cover their head too
🏡 Where to Stay in Lahore
You can find a variety of accommodation options in Lahore, but keep in mind that because tourism isn’t very developed there, unless you stay at a somewhat luxury hotel, it’s hard to find accommodations with really good amenities.
TOP VALUE HOTEL: Luxus Grand Hotel (⭐ 9.3) This budget-friendly hotel offers a 5-star luxury experience. With a swimming pool, a gym, a restaurant, and free WiFi & AC in each room, you really can’t find better value for money in Lahore. It’s also only a 10-minute drive from the city’s main attractions.
TOP SPA HOTEL: Ramada by Wyndham (⭐ 8.9) This hotel in the modern neighborhood of Lahore offers spa treatments and free breakfasts. They also have a fitness center. The Walled City of Lahore is a 25-min drive away. All rooms are equipped with free WiFi, AC, a flat-screen TV, and a city view.
TOP APARTMENT HOTEL: Hayyat Luxury Hotel Apartments (⭐ 9.5) The apartments in this hotel are affordable and managed by very friendly staff. They also have a restaurant, a garden with comfy armchairs, and a playground. Each room is equipped with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, AC, and a balcony.
TOP BUDGET HOTEL: Lawrence View (⭐ 8.6)
I stayed at this budget hotel and honestly, you get what you pay for. It has good amenities such as AC, heating, and a flat-screen TV, but don’t expect everything in your room to work or top-notch service — if you want that, you’re better off with one of the hotels above.
☀️ Best Time to Visit Lahore
The best time to visit Lahore for warm and sunny weather is in March, October, and November. During that time, the temperature is around 16°-30° C (60°-86° F) on average and there are only 0 to 2 rainy days a month.
Alternatively, if you prefer a bit of a breeze, then I recommend visiting in December, January, or February when temperatures are cooler (9°-21° C / 48°-69° F on average) but still pleasant.
Note that it can get as hot as 37°-40° C (98°-104° F) between the months of April and September, so avoid that time if you don’t enjoy high heat.
🗓 How Many Days to Spend in Lahore
Recommended: 4 days
As you can see, Lahore has plenty of cultural attractions and leisure activities to offer. Some places to see can also easily take up half a day each, such as Lahore Fort and Badshahi Mosque, as both complexes are very huge.
Getting around the city can also take some time, and it’s likely that you’ll be stuck in traffic or experience some logistics mishap during your time here.
That’s why I suggest giving yourself 4 days for visiting places in Lahore so that you don’t have to stress or rush. I also highly recommend seeing Lahore as part of a larger Pakistan backpacking trip!
📝 How to Get the Pakistan Visa
The Pakistan visa application is quite simple: tourists from 175 countries (including the US, UK, Canada and most of the EU) can apply for an online visa. You must be residing in your country of citizenship to do this though because you might be called in for an interview.
Some countries are also eligible for a visa on arrival. The turnaround time for both types of visas is 48-72 hours.
👮🏻♀️ IMPORTANT: To get a visa on arrival, you still have to submit an online ‘intent to travel’ form 48-72 hours before your trip. Afterwards, you’ll receive an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) which you will need to print out and show the border officer when you enter Pakistan.
To apply for your Pakistan visa, visit https://visa.nadra.gov.pk/
To check Pakistan visa fees, click here
🔮 Pakistan Travel Insurance
Having travel insurance gives me peace of mind, and I highly recommend getting it because let’s be real — the last thing we want on any trip is for accidents and mishaps to get in the way. I use a service called World Nomads and can highly recommend them — they offer affordable prices, great coverage, and a reliable 24/7 on-call service.
🚌 How to Get to Lahore
✈️ Getting to Lahore By Plane
If you’re coming from abroad, you can find direct flights to the local airport Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) from Uzbekistan, Thailand, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Canada, and Malaysia. The airport is located 20-30 mins from Lahore’s city center.
🚌 Getting to Lahore By Bus
If you’re coming from within Pakistan, I recommend using a bus company called Faisal Movers. It connects Lahore to other main cities in Pakistan, such as Islamabad and Karachi. It’s also the most convenient and affordable way to get to Lahore from those places if you don’t have a car.
If you’re coming from Islamabad, you can take Faisal Movers from the nearby town of Rawalpindi (40 mins by car from there). The bus ride to Lahore takes around 4-5 hours and costs 1200 rupees ($7.5 USD) for a standard class ticket and 1650 rupees ($10 USD) for a business class ticket.
I recommend business class as the seats are a lot more comfortable and well worth the small price difference! In both classes, you get free food and water (but the food is better in business class).
🔥 Top Tip: There’s often debate about which bus company to use: Daewoo or Faisal Movers, as both of them connect the main cities of Pakistan at similar prices. While I personally had a great experience with Faisal Movers and didn’t use Daewoo, all the locals I’ve met have told me that Faisal Movers is better. Just something to keep in mind!
🚕 How to Get Around Lahore
I highly recommend hiring a local guide or a private driver to help you get around Lahore. It will save you a lot of time and hassle.
I’ll explain. Getting around Lahore on your own can be very mentally taxing. You can use Uber or Careem (the local equivalent of Uber), but from my experience, each time I booked a ride, around 4 to 5 drivers on average would cancel, oftentimes 20 mins after accepting the ride.
One time, I waited 45 minutes for a ride due to a string of cancellations because the drivers didn’t like my destination (it wasn’t even far). The logistics nightmares didn’t just stop there. Our hotel also sent us to the wrong bus terminal once. In short: getting around Lahore on your own can be very challenging.
This is normal in Lahore though, because the city isn’t really used to tourists so its tourism sector isn’t very developed. Having your own guide or driver can therefore make things go a lot smoother.
One simple way to get a private driver is to ask a taxi driver if he/she would like to drive you around for a whole day or two. Some drivers would even offer you that service themselves. A whole day around the city with a private driver should cost you roughly 1000 PKR ($6 USD).
If you prefer to get around entirely on your own, definitely download both Uber and Careem. Both options are cheaper than taxis (which may also be hard to find depending on the area you’re in), and you’ll find that sometimes you have to use them both simultaneously in order to successfully secure a ride. You can also flag down any rickshaw passing by!
💛 Is Lahore Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
Short answer: Yes! When you first get into Lahore, you may feel overwhelmed by the very congested roads and how close motorcycles and rickshaws get to you as they fly by. You will also get stared at a lot if you look different from the locals. All of this may give you a false sense of insecurity.
But don’t worry. In a small matter of time, you’ll realize that the locals are incredibly friendly, and that if they stare at you, it’s just because they’re not used to seeing foreigners around. You’ll also get used to the ‘crazy’ traffic pretty fast.
I never felt unsafe in Lahore. I did on many occasions feel intimidated or uncomfortable because we were in an unfamiliar place and often had trouble getting from A to B. But as I mentioned before, that can easily be resolved by hiring a private driver or local guide.
Lahore is safe for travelers of all genders. If you’re a solo female traveler, simply take general precautions and be prepared to be bombarded with lots of Pakistani warmth and hospitality! 🙂 Which leads me to…
🧕 The People in Lahore, Pakistan
Pakistanis are some of the friendliest and most welcoming people I’ve ever met. To name a few heartwarming encounters — we met taxi and rickshaw drivers who wouldn’t let us pay them because “we’re guests of their country”. We met kind strangers who happily let us use their hotspots to book Ubers when our data wasn’t working.
We met a ticket officer who bought us two bottles of Coke as a simple welcoming gesture. We met amazing strangers at a shopping mall who helped us shop for a whole hour. I could go on and on, but you get the point. The locals here showed us genuine warmth and hospitality, and I was beyond touched by it.
🤳🏼 Insider’s Tip: You will get asked for a lot of selfies during your trip. In many cases, it’s a great chance to make new friends. However, if you feel uncomfortable for any reason, know that it wouldn’t be considered socially acceptable for a local Pakistani man to ask a local woman for a selfie if they were just strangers. So, don’t be afraid to say no!
👮🏻 The Security Situation in Lahore
If you read western governments’ travel advisories, you’ll likely come across paragraphs warning you of recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan, and that such situations are still very likely to happen even in big cities like Lahore.
To be honest, these attacks usually only target specific places or groups of people, and you’re just as likely to encounter them when traveling in Europe (such as in the UK, France, and Germany, which have all seen frequent terrorist attacks).
So while you should take government advisories seriously, I wouldn’t get discouraged by them. What I recommend is to always research the present political situation in the city before you go — particularly, look out for protests, demonstrations, or any large public or religious gatherings that might be coming up.
Attacks in the past usually target public places and government forces, so if you’re worried, try to avoid big events in Lahore where there are large crowds of people.
🥘 Food in Lahore – What to Eat
Lahore is the food capital of Pakistan, so get ready to eat your heart out. Pakistani cuisine is extremely delicious and flavorful, and some of the must-try dishes are nihari (a breakfast meal made of stewed beef in ghee & masala), karahi (a spicy meat curry), and tikka (tasty meat cutlets).
Additionally, don’t miss kunafa (a cheese pastry soaked in rose water and topped with pistachios), tawa chicken (spicy marinated chicken), gol gappay (a typical Lahori starter made of tamarind syrup), or besan + fried rahu (a local fish dish).
Dessert lovers would love pan (a dessert made of edible silver) and khatai (a sweet & nutty Lahori biscuit).
🥘 Where to Eat – The Best Restaurants in Lahore
- Cooco’s Den – This restaurant offers an incredible view of Badshahi Mosque. Their food is delicious too. I recommend coming here during sunset to have the most surreal scenic dinner!
- Butt Karahi (in Lakshmi Chowk) – This is the best place in town to have karahi; famous amongst locals and the experience is very authentic!
- Barańh – This restaurant has an amazing atmosphere and fantastic, high-quality local specialties such as gol gappay, tawa chicken and pan. The owner is very nice too!
- The Monal Lahore – A fancy all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant in Gulberg, a modern part of town. Their tikka is absolutely exquisite, you have to have it here!
💸 Currency & ATMs in Lahore
The currency in Pakistan is the Pakistani rupee (PKR), and as of December 2022, $1 USD is roughly 225 PKR. ATMs are easy to find in Lahore — you’ll see them outside a lot of banks, and they accept both Visa & Mastercard. Many banks also accept UnionPay.
Therefore, there’s no need to walk around with large amounts of cash on you, although it’s always a good idea to have a bit more than you need, just in case.
💰 Lahore Travel Budget
🏨 Accommodations (per night): ~$10 USD budget / $20 – $50 USD comfort / $50+ USD luxury
🥘 Food: ~$7 USD per day
🚕 Ubers/Careems: ~$6 USD per day if you go everywhere by car
🏍 Rickshaws: ~$0.15 USD per kilometer
🚌 One-way bus to/from Islamabad: $7.5 USD standard class / $10 USD business class
🎫 Entrance tickets to attractions: ~$3 USD per attraction (but many are free)
📱 SIM card: $9.5 USD for 12 GB with Zong
🧕🏻 How to Dress – Are Headscarves Required?
👚 Clothing: The locals in Pakistan dress very modestly, so loose clothes that cover your whole body is a good idea. This is also mandatory for entering mosques and other sacred places; it’s disrespectful to show even your ankles and wrists in these sites, so be sure your garments cover them completely. I wore long sleeves and trousers underneath my dresses.
🧕🏻 Headscarves: Women must cover their hair before entering mosques. Outside of sacred places, though, foreigners are not required to wear headscarves. With that said, almost all the local women wear headscarves. If you’re a foreigner, you will likely stand out from the crowd and get stared at a lot, so wearing a headscarf is a great way to blend in with the locals and not draw too much attention to yourself.
🌐 Internet & SIM Cards in Lahore
If you stay in a mid-range priced hotel ($20 USD/night) in Lahore, the WiFi there is usually quite stable. However, I still recommend getting a SIM card with data so that you’ll have an easier time navigating the city. But one thing to remember:
Do NOT get your SIM card at the airport! It’s a scam and the card won’t work.
Foreigners are only allowed to purchase SIM cards at the main carrier franchise store in the city, where they have to register with their passports and visa documents first. I recommend using Zong as it has the best coverage.
The location of Zong’s main franchise store is here. Please keep in mind that it may take 1 or 2 whole days for your SIM card to get activated, as it did in my case!
🌍 Is English Spoken in Lahore?
If you’re worried about language barriers in Pakistan, then don’t stress because English is a co-official language of Pakistan. Along with Urdu, English is widely used in schools and universities, and it’s even the language in which Pakistan’s Constitution was written.
So don’t worry, many people in Lahore speak English (especially the younger generation) and you won’t be facing many language-related obstacles.
🕌 Final Thoughts on These Famous Places in Lahore
Traveling in Lahore (and Pakistan) might not be easy, but despite the hurdles you may face, this city will astound you — it’s truly one of the most captivating places on earth.
I hope this guide on Lahore’s best places has given you some inspiration for your trip to this city. I highly recommend Lahore to anyone who enjoys history, architecture, and a rewarding adventure. I hope this article not only helped you find the best places to visit in Lahore but also provided you with some helpful insights into traveling in Pakistan!
📸 My Lahore Photography Gear
This is the photography gear I used to capture Lahore’s beautiful places and the photos throughout this guide. You can also see my article on the best cameras for bloggers for more options other than the ones listed below.
- Cameras: Nikon D610 + Sony A6400 (check out the best Sony lenses)
- Main lens: Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8
- Wide-angle lens: Tokina AF 16-28mm f/2.8
- Prime lens: Nikon 50mm f/1.4 G
- Tripod: Manfrotto Element Traveller Tripod (Ball Head)
I hope this guide on beautiful places in Lahore to visit have inspired you!
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Your photos seriously carry me away each time. They are so vibrant I feel like I’m right there! Love your post and I’m adding Lahore to my bucket list now!
Thank you so much Bettina <3 I'm really glad you enjoyed this post! 🙂
Beautiful pictures.. you have captured the spirit of the city so well!
Thank you Lekha!
I absolutely love Lahore. I was there last winter but with my boyfriend but didn’t get to see any tourist places unfortunately, so I really hope to return soon and make up for this!
But I did get to eat at Butt Karahi and it was one of the best meals I’ve ever had!!!
Yess Butt Karahi (and all the food in Pakistan) was so delicious! 🙂 I hope you’ll get to visit it soon again! x
I love the Mughal architecture and the mosaic decorations. Stunning photos of Lahore. Reminds me of when I was in India last year. Having a private driver to take me around would be my preference too.
Thanks Tania! And yes, I hear it looks very similar to India and it makes sense! 🙂
OMG. What a great post! I have learned so many things about Pakistan here and your photos are just lovely.
Aw thank you Arra! 🙂
Lahore looks really cool, I would love to go to Pakistan once we are able to travel again so I will bookmark this post
Glad to hear that Katie! 🙂
Wow Jiayi your photos are breathtaking (as always!)! Pakistan hasn’t really been high on my list but now I am adding it to the top of it! Lahore really looks incredible, and you just get me so hungry with all those delicious food! Thank you for making us discovering less popular destinations <3
Aw thanks so much for the kind words my dear! <3 I'm really glad it's high on your list now and yes, Pakistani food is mind-blowingly good! 😀
I’ve never been to Pakistan, but it’d be so cool to visit someday–I’d love to go to all the gardens (+ eat everything)!! The architecture is so pretty (+ your photos are gorgeous!)!
Thank you Farrah! Yes, I’m sure you’d love the architecture, and the food is absolutely incredible there 🙂
Hi Jiayi, you really sold Lahore! I so hope to go one day. The architecture is just stunning, and the food sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing the SIM card scam! We often get a SIM card at the airport when we travel, so it’s good to know not to do that.
Thanks for the kind words Cecilie! 🙂 I usually just get my SIM cards at the airport too! I’m glad it was helpful and yes, the food is just amazing 🙂
Your pictures are stunning! I would love to visit Pakistan someday. I especially love your section on the tomb of Jahangir.
Thank you Jennifer! 🙂
I’m always in awe of your photography, it’s beautiful! Pakistan has got some seriously beautiful architecture!
Thank you Francesca! The architecture there is totally stunning indeed 🙂
I can relate so many things to India regards to architecture.The city has rustic charm and looks oldest one like Amritsar in India.Your photos are absolutely gorgeous. But sadly we can’t visit Pakistan, not Lahor but Gilgitstan is in my list!
I’d love to go to Gilgitstan too! And yes, I’m sure many parts of the two countries look similar 🙂 Thanks for your kind words!
Visuals of Lahore are stunning and send me goosebumps literally that it is so similar to India .. you know I can never visit that country but definitely your post gives me a lot to know aboout it ..I loved going through it
Aw I’m happy to hear you enjoyed it! 🙂 Thank you!
Wow! Your photos are simply stunning. I’m hoping to visit Pakistan next year. It looks truly beautiful. I can’t wait to indulge in all the food.
Thank you Disha! Yes, the food there is just fantastic 🙂
Oh wow, your pictures completely captured the places so gorgeous. I felt like I was there for a moment! Pakistan and Lahore both seem like an incredible destination to visit. I love the vibe of your blog too, the colors are so pretty!
Thank you so much Melissa! 🙂
I have to say I learned so much from this post!! I didn’t know anything about Lahore before reading but I’m so intrigued by all your amazing photos and great tips!!
Aw thank you Julie, I’m really happy to hear that 🙂
Lahore looks absolutely beautiful with all the colors and architecture! I would never have thought this was Pakistan. The mosque reminds me of one I saw in New Delhi. Saving this for when I get the chance to visit and glad to hear it’s safe for women traveling solo!
Yes Lahore is really underrated! 🙂 Thanks for reading Vanessa!
I really don’t have to say anything about your photography and edits Jiayi, I love them so much. This is a very informative post. I would love to see Pakistan someday.
Thank you so much dear! 🙂
This is a beautiful post! I love all the details… It really has me thinking I need to put Pakistan at the top of my bucket list!
Thanks Melissa! I’m glad you want to visit Pakistan! 🙂
These pictures are amazing! I have never considered travelling to Pakistan, but it seems to be a charming place. I am adding this destination to my list and saving your guide for the future. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Thank you Cristina! I’m glad Pakistan is on your list 🙂
Oh my gosh Jiayi your photos are seriously breathtaking! 😍😍😍
Thank you Shafinah! <3
I have been hearing a lot of good things about Pakistan lately and it looks like such a gorgeous country to visit. The markets look gorgeous!
Yes it’s totally an amazing country! Loved the markets 🙂
You have taken wonderful photos of all monuments. This guide is very detailed and helpful to those who travel to Lahore.
Thank you Yukti! 🙂
Gorgeous photos! You always go to the most intriguing places. I think Pakistan is unfortunately lower on my list. But maybe one day….. hehe
Thanks Patti! Curious why it’s low on your list! 🙂
My beautiful homeland ♥️ I can’t wait until the day I see Pakistan, thank you for these beautiful photos! 🙂
My pleasure Nafeesa! 🙂 I love your homeland!
Lahore looks like such a dreamy place! I actually have a friend getting married in Pakistan end of next year so maybe I’ll have the chance to see it for myself 😍 Bookmarking this guide for then!
That sounds wonderful, I hope you’ll get to go! 🙂
Oh my god so many beautiful places to visit! I can’t wait to be able to travel again soon and visit new places. Bet the food was amazing too.
Oh yes I miss the food so much! 😀
Your pictures are nothing but breathtaking! I love your edit and the color scheme! Added Lahore to my bucket list now, really inspiring!
Thank you so much Paula, means a lot! <3
Your photos of Lahore are stunning! The Mughal architecture, the bustling bazaars, the delicious food…we long to explore the streets of this great city but unfortunately, we cannot score a visitor visa on an Indian passport.
Sorry to hear that! I bet India is just as beautiful and can’t wait to go there too 🙂
I am so amazed with the photos you took here! I have never heard about Lahore before and I love all the colors! Seems like a great city to visit! Thanks for all the info!
Thank you Ophelie! 🙂
This looks stunning! Pinned a photo that was beautiful with the arches and all the different colors for each building.
Thank you Rebecca, glad you liked it! 🙂
AMAZING! Your pictures are amazing. I remembered following your Insta stories when you were there. 🙂
Thanks so much Emma! 🙂
First of all: I am absolutely obsessed with your pictures!!!
I’m going next year on a longer trip to Pakistan, and I really loved reading through your guide to Lahore, as I was a bit anxious about visiting. Well, not anymore! 🙂
Aw thank you Helga! I’m so happy this guide was helpful to you! If you have any questions before you go there just lemme know 🙂 x
this is such a great post! and amazing photos!!
Thanks Tyra!
Wow Lahore looks so breathtaking! What an amazing cultural experience. I would love to go to Pakistan one day. I’m definitely keeping this post handy. 🙂 Also, your photos are always so beautiful.
Thank you so much Taylor! I’m happy you want to visit someday 🙂
I just absolutely LOVE how you’ve captured Lahore. It was so stunning and magical!!
Thank you! 🙂
This is a very good blog about Lahore. I am a Lahori living in Europe. You have missed a lot of places in Lahore especially from historical perspective, like fakeer khana mueseum, haveli barood khana, kamran ki bara dari, Qutubu din aibak mazar, sunehri masjid, hiran minar which is outside of Lahore but considered in Lahore, sufi shrines and for cultural experience some festivals. Also for future reference go to historical places in weekdays and in the early morning and then after visiting historical places in the early morning you can go to shopping malls, resturants, parks and art galleries, so in this way you will be avoiding crowds. Also next time try to go south and north of the country. I have created a huge list of beautiful places to visit in the north and the south, which I would love to share it with you, if you want. Thanks
You have captured very nice photos of Lahore. Thanks
Thank you!
Your posts are always such an inspiration for me! My Opa loved travelling around through the silk road countries and surrounding areas so it is my dream to do the same one day 🙂 Your photos just bring everything to life!
Fantastic info and details. Great for my upcoming visit!
Side note—the ads populating photos, then hanging around on mobile are ridiculous. I probably won’t click beyond this article—which I found via Google search—because of it. Just some feedback…
Thanks so much for the feedback, Chris! I really appreciate it and have just taken down those image ads 🙂
Being a Pakistani, I really appreciate your work. No doubt Pakistan is a great underrated country. It has everything four a tourist.
As a Sri Lankan, I am inclined to agree with you that Lahore a great tourist destination. But, I recommend to every visitor that they spend no more than 3 to 4 days in Lahore and explore other parts of the country while they’re there.
yes, you are right. There are the so many other places in Pakistan to visit other than Lahore. Also, check the 8171 Ehsaas Program which shows you how much Paki government is trying to remove poverty.
This is so much informative for us. my next destination is lahore.
I am suprise how to describe our Lahore. I really like it