Lahore

Badshahi Mosque:

The Badshahi Mosque (Punjabi.Urdu: بادشاہی مسجد‎, Imperial Mosque) in Lahore was commissioned by the sixth Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Constructed between 1671 and 1673, it was the largest mosque in the world upon construction. It is the second largest mosque in Pakistan and the seventh largest mosque in the world. It is Lahore's most iconic and famous landmark and a major tourist attraction.Aurangzeb's mosque's architectural plan is similar to that of his father, Shah Jahan the Jama Masjid in Delhi; though it is much larger. it also functions as an idaah The courtyard which spreads over 276,000 square feet, can accommodate one hundred thousand worshippers; ten thousand can be accommodated inside the mosque. The minarets are 196 feet (60 m) tall. The Mosque is one of the most famous Mughal structures, but suffered greatly under the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. In 1993, the Government of Pakistan included the Badshahi Mosque in the tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Minar-e-Pakistan:

Minar-e-Pakistan (Urdu: مینارِ پاکستان‎ / Mīnār-i Pākistān, literally "Tower of Pakistan") is a public monument located in Iqbal park which is one of the largest urban parks in Lahore, Punjab Pakistan. The tower was constructed during the 1960s on the site where, on 23 March 1940, the All-India Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution, the first official call for a separate homeland for the Muslims living in South Asia, in accordance with the two nation theory.It was build between 1960 to 1968. Minar e Pakistan height is 203 feet. It was designed by Naseer ud din Murat Khan.You can climb the minar though elevator or stairs. Base is built like a flower shape. There is also a big park around the Minar. Kite flying is major event celebrated in this ground. Other main building near it are Badshahi Mosque, Shahi Qila and Allam Iqbal tomb.

Shalimar Garden:

The site of the Shalimar Gardens originally belonged to the Arain Mian Family. The family was also given the royal title of 'Mian' by the Mughal Emperor, for its services to the Empire. Mian Muhammad Yusuf, then the head of the Arain Mian family, gave the site of Ishaq Pura to the Emperor shah jahan, after pressure was placed on the family by the royal engineers who wished to build on the site due to its good position and soil. In return, Shah Jahan granted the Arain Mian family governance of the Shalimar Gardens. The Shalimar Gardens remained under the custodianship of this family for more than 350 years.

In 1962, the Shalimar Gardens were nationalised by General Ayub khan because leading Arain Mian family members had opposed his imposition of martial law in Pakistan.

The Mela Chiraghan festival used to take place in the Gardens, until General Ayub khan ordered against it in 1958.

Lahore Fort:

Lahore Fort is the star attraction of the Old City. Note that the museums here may close an hour or so before sunset.

The fort was modified by Jehangir in 1618 and later damaged by the Sikhs and the British, although it has now been partially restored. Within it is a succession of stately palaces, halls and gardens built by Mughal emperors Akbar, Jehangir, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb, comparable to and contemporary with the other great Mughal forts at Delhi and Agra in India. It's believed that the site conceals some of Lahore's most ancient remains.

The fort has an appealing 'abandoned' atmosphere (unless it's packed with visitors) and although it's not as elaborate as most of India's premier forts, it's still a fabulous place to simply wander around.

Anarkali Bazar:

Anarkali bazaar (Urdu: اناركلى بازار‎) is an important bazār (market) in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is one of the oldest surviving markets in South Asia, dating back at least 200 years. The market derives its name from a nearby mausoleum thought to be that of a slave girl named Anārkalī, buried alive by order of theMughal Emperor Akbar for having Love affair with the Emperor's son, Prince Salīm, later to become Emperor Jahāngīr.

Anarkali Bazar is the oldest bazaar of Lahore, Pakistan. It sells textiles, garments, jewellery, and many other items. Anarkali Bazar is divided into two portions, the Old Anarkali Bazar and the New Anarkali Bazar. The Old Anarkali Bazar is noted for traditional food items while the New Anarakli Bazar is noted for its traditional handicraft and embroidery cloths.

Lahore Museum:

The Lahore Museum (Punjabi: لاہور میوزیم, Urdu: لاہور عجائب گھر‎), was originally established in 1865-66 on the site of the hall or building of the 1864 Punjab Exhibition and later shifted to its present site located on The Mall, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan in 1894.Rudyard Kipling's father, John Lockwood Kipling, was one of the earliest and most famous curators of the museum. Over 250,000 visitors were registered in 2005.The current building of Lahore Museum was designed by the well-known architect Sir Ganga Ram. The Museum is the biggest museum of the country. A number of rooms have been under repair for a long time and others still show a rather old-fashioned and often rudimental display of objects, with Urdu captions only.The Museum contains some fine specimens of Mughal and Sikh door-ways and wood-work and has a large collection of paintings dating back to the Mughal, Sikh and British periods. It includes a collection of musical instruments, ancient jewellery, textiles, pottery, and armory. There are important relics from the Indus Valley civilisation, Gandhara and Graeco-Bactrian periods as well as someTibetan and Nepalese work on display. The museum has a number of Greco-Buddhist sculptures, Mughal and Pahari paintings on display.The Fasting Buddha from the Gandhara period is one of the most famous objects of the museum. The ceiling of the entrance hall features a large mural by renowned Pakistani artist Sadequain.

Lohari Gate:

The Lahori Gate is located within Walled City of Lahore in (Lahore, Punjab ) Pakistan. Lahori Gate is one of the 13 gates of theWalled City of Lahore. Being one of the oldest gates of the old city, Lahori Gate is also known as Lohari gate. According to some historians, the original (old) city of Lahore was originally located near Ichhra, and this gate opened towards that side. Hence the name, Lahori gate. The name also traces back its roots to the language of Urdu, in which, “Lohar” means Blacksmith. This could also be another reason behind naming it this way. However, there are no concrete evidences available that blacksmiths used to live or work here.
Dehli Gate:

Dehli Gate is so called because of its opening on to the highway from Lahore to Delhi. 

Liberty Market:

Liberty Market is one of the most popular markets in Lahore located on besides Main Boulevard Gulberg. The liberty market is an all time favorite place for shopping lovers. If you are going to Lahore you must visit this market. In Liberty Market you can buy everything for men, women and kid. Find expensive watches, toys, music, enjoy food and much more.

Data Darbar:

Data Darbar (or Durbar), located in the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. is one of the oldest Muslim shrines in South Asia. It houses the remains of a Sufi saint, Abul Hassan Ali Hajvery (more commonly known as Daata Ganj Baksh, or "the master (Daata) who bestows treasures gifted (Ganj Baksh) by Allah Almighty"). He is said to have lived on the site in the 11th century.