11 Best Places to Visit in Lahore

Introduction: 

Lahore is the capital city of Pakistan Province of Punjab. It is one of the oldest cities in Pakistan. Lahore is one of the best places to visit as a tourist or traveler all around the world. It is the second-largest city of Pakistan after Karachi and the eighteenth most significant city in the world. The area of Lahore is 1772KM, with a total of 11,126,285 population according to the 2017 census.  

It is also one of the wealthiest cities in Pakistan, with an estimated $59 Billion GDP as of 2015. To experience one of the best heritage, culture, and lots of places to visit from all around the world, Lahore is the best place to stay.

If you are a lover of exploring ancient buildings, cultures, and new places, Lahore is the best place for you to visit and enjoy the history it holds behind its culture. There are many places to visit in Lahore; here, you can get all the information about the top 11 places to visit in Lahore.

 

List Of Top 11 places to visit in Lahore

Here is the List Of the 11 most beautiful places to visit in Lahore.

• The Lahore Fort
• The Badshahi Masjid
• Wazir Khan Masjid
• Minar-e-Pakistan
• Shalamar Gardens
• The Wagah-Attari Border
• The Iqbal’s Tomb
• Fortress Stadium
• Lahore Museum
• Jahangir’s Tomb
• The Anarkali Bazaar

 

1. The Lahore Fort:

The Lahore Fort is located at the northern end of the Walled City, Lahore. The Fort was built in 1566 with a very famous Indo-Islamic, Mughal architecture style under the Mughal Empire’s ownership till 1716. Later, it was acquired by Sikh, and from 1849 it was acquired by Britishians, and now The Central Government of Pakistan has acquired its ownership from 1947 till the present.

There are mainly two sections of The Lahore Fort – the first one is the administrative section. The official department is connected with the main entrances, gardens, and Diwan-e-Khas for royal audiences.

While the second part of the Fort is a private section, this section is divided into courts, and it was also used as gates for access to elephants. The Lahore Fort contains charming bedrooms, gardens, and Sheesh Mahal as well. The Fort, The Alamgiri Gate’s main entrance, was built in 1674 by Aurangzeb, which is well connected to Hazuri Bagh.

 

2. The Badshahi Masjid:

The Badshahi Masjid is located in Lahore, Pakistan. Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb built it in 1671-73. The red sandstone on the exterior part of The Badshahi Masjid is an excellent example of Mughal architectural style.

The Mosque has 8 Minarets; four minarets are 53.75 meters long in height and are known as The Badshahi Masjid’s significant minarets. In comparison, the remaining four minarets are known as minor minarets of The Badshahi Masjid.

The Badshahi Masjid is architectured with the trendy Indo-Islamic, Mughal architectural style. The Badshahi Masjid was built for the militaries for commemorating the Maratha King Chatrapati Shivaji.

The Mughal treasury’s exhaustion and weakened in the Mughal State was the leading cause of building The Badshahi Mosque. In this list of places to visit in Lahore, The Badshahi Majid deserves to be on the 2nd place you can take a visit on.

 

3. Wazir Khan Masjid:

The Wazir Khan Masjid was started to build in 1634 and completed by 1641. The Mosque is located in Lahore, Pakistan. The Wazir khan Masjid is the most preciously decorated Mughal era masjid in the world. The architectural style of the Wazir Khan Masjid is also the trendy Indo-Islamic architectural style.

There are five domes at The Wazir Khan Masjid. The two outer crowns have 6.4 meters and 5.8 meters in height, while the two inner domes are having 9.8 meters and 7.0 meters of extended height.

There are four minarets in The Wazir Khan Mosque, as well as having 33 meters tall height. The main gate of the Wazir Khan Mosque is facing Wazir Khan Chowk.

 

4. Minar-e-Pakistan:

Minar-e-Pakistan is located in Lahore City, Pakistan. Construction of The Minar-e-Pakistan was started in 1960, and it was completed in 1968. The Minar-e-Pakistan is 62 meters long in height. The worth visit tourist place The Minar-e-Pakistan is also famous for known as the National tower of Pakistan.

The Minar-e-Pakistan faces the very famous Badshahi Mosque as well. The four bases of The Minar-e-Pakistan symbolize the humble beginning of the freedom struggle. The first base of The Minar-e-Pakistan is built with stones from Taxila. Hammered dressed stones are used to make the second base of The very famous Minar-e-Pakistan.

The third base is made up of chiseled stones, while last but not least, the fourth platform is made up of polished white marbles. The final platform depicts the success of the Pakistan Movement.

 

5. Shalamar Gardens:

The Shalamar Gardens are located in Lahore, Pakistan. This is one of the most famous places to visit in Lahore as a traveler or Tourister. The construction of The Shalamar Gardens began in 1641. The structure was reign under the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The construction works were completed in 1642, after just one year of the beginning of the construction.

 In 1981 the Shalamar Gardens were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as they embody Mughal garden design at the apogee of its development.[1]

 The garden includes various building and monuments in it –

• Sawan Bhadun Pavillions
• Hammam
• The Aiwan or Grand Hall
• Aramgrah or Resting place
• Two gateways and minarets in the edges of the Gardens
• Diwan-e-Khas-o-Aam or Hall of the unique and ordinary audience with the emperor

 

The Shalamar Gardens contains several varieties of trees as well –

• Almond
• Apple
• Apricot
• Cherry
• Mango
• Mulberry

The Shalamar Gardens are one of the best places to visit in Lahore. Lots of travelers came across the world to see the most famous Shalamar Gardens in Lahore.

 

6. The Wagah-Attari Border:

The Wagah Border is located at the Wahgah Zone of Lahore, Pakistan. The Wagah Border is very famous all around the world for its Wagah-Attari Border Ceremony.

Two hours before the sunset, the ceremony happens each day. This ceremony is also known as the Flag ceremony. The Indian BSF (Border Security Force) and The Pakistani Rangers participated in the Wagah-Attari Border ceremony. In 1986, this Flag Ceremony started as the agreement of peace between India and Pakistan.

 

7. The Iqbal’s Tomb:

The Iqbal’s Tomb is located within the Hazuri Bagh, in the city of Lahore, Pakistan. The Iqbal’s tomb, also known as The Tomb of Allama Iqbal. The main reason for the Pakistani Movement and the primary inspiration behind it was Allama Iqbal. On April 21, 1938, at the age of 60, Allama Iqbal took his last breathings.

The Mughal architecture style was the one that is used to design the architecture of the Iqbal’s Tomb. The red sandstone brought from Jaipur of British India, The Iqbal’s Tomb’s structure, has been constructed.

The Iqbal’s Tomb contains lots of small gardens that are divided into some small plots. The mausoleum has two gates at the southern and eastern sides. The Iqbal’s Tomb is deserved to be on the list of worthy places to visit in Lahore.

 

8. Fortress Stadium:

The Fortress Stadium is located in the Lahore Cantt Area, Lahore, Pakistan. It is simply known as Fortress. The Fortress Stadium or Fortress is a massive open space area where you can find lots of cafes, restaurants, sports stadiums, shopping centers, etc. The Fortress is very popular with the youth of Pakistan. The area is popular due to its entertaining life. Mostly, youngsters enjoy this place a lot.

There are lots of places to visit in Lahore like Joyland (An amusement park), Sindbad (A children’s play area), Fortress Square (shopping center), etc. In Lahore, there is a very famous festival called National Horse and Cattle Show happening in the Fortress. A must-visit place, the Fortress is open 365 days a year.

 

9. Lahore Museum:

The Lahore Museum is located at The Mall Road, Lahore, Pakistan. The Lahore Museum was established in 1865. The Lahore Museum is one of the most places to visit in Lahore. According to a survey, at least 2,50,000 visitors visited the Lahore Museum in 2005. The Museum was founded at a smaller home in 1865; later, in 1894, it was shifted to its current location, The Mall Road.

The Lahore Museum has the most extensive collection of the archaeological, artistic, heritage, and modern history of the Hindu Shahi Period, Mohenjo-Daro, and Harappan Civilisations in the Lahore Museum.

You can find one of the most comprehensive collections of Hellenistic and Mughal coins in the Lahore Museum. The Zamzama Gun is located directly in front of the Museum.

 

10. Jahangir’s Tomb:

The Jahangir’s Tomb is located at the Shahdara Bagh in Lahore, Pakistan. It is also known as The Tomb Of Jahangir. It was built as a mausoleum of Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1637.

One of the most visited tourist places in Lahore, The Tomb of Jahangir, is extensively famous for its interiors embellished with Frescoes and marble. Simultaneously, the Pietra Dura stones are widely used to decorate the exterior of The Jhangir’s tomb.

River Ravi is the nearest river from The Jahangir’s Tomb. Asif Khan and Akbari Sarai’s tomb, built-in 1645 and 1637, are located west of the Jahangir’s Tomb.

 

11. The Anarkali Bazaar:

The Anarkali bazaar is one of the most famous markets of Lahore, located in Lahore, Pakistan. One of the oldest markets in South Asia was named Anarkali Market after a girl chased on The Mughal Emperor Akbar’s order back at least 200 years ago.

She had a love affair with Prince Salim, who was the son of The Mughal Emperor Akbar. Prince Salim later became one of the most powerful emperors, Emperor Jahangir. The Anarkali Bazaar has now been divided into two parts.

The first one is the “Old Anarkali Market,” which is famous for its traditional food items. In contrast, the second part is known as the “New Anarkali Bazaar,” which is very popular and famous for its handicrafts and embroidery.

 

Conclusion:-

So, you now have the information about the best 11 places to visit in Lahore. Lahore is a city of historical sites and a must-visit place for you to enjoy the history behind its culture and environment.

Millions of people visit Lahore as a tourist or traveler every year. If you have ever been to Lahore, share your stories with us in the comments. If not, you should plan your trip now (you’ll love it)