Best Places to Visit in Lahore, Destinations and Tourism

Pakistan, by nature is the country that is attractive for the tourists from all over the world. In Lahore, you will find some of the best and historic places to visit. It holds the most of the historic places in Pakistan just like Multan in Sindh, Pakistan.

Best Places to Visit in Lahore, Destinations and Tourism

Not only limited to this, but there are also a plant of mosques, gardens and other places representing the Muslim culture? Without any limitation to season, people from all over the world do visit Lahore all over the year. Here you will find out the golden days and era of the Mughal empires.

Both in the Sikh and Muslim times, the city that is kept un-intact is “Lahore”. Not only Mughals care about this city, but in the time of Sikhs and English era, this city kept its different condition for the world. Most importantly, you will find that it is a cultural site for the Sikh community along with Muslims. To see the history of their ancestors, a large number of sings, visit this city on each year. As this whole community was moved to Amritsar India during the separation of India and Pakistan.

Along with the natural and historical parks, you will find the modern malls, solo water park, zoo, museum and food streets of Antalkali and much more.

No matter, how you are thinking to visit here, with your family or someone else, this will suit you the best in term of travelling and founding the old civilization and culture.

Best Places to Visit in Lahore:

Below we are going to discuss some of the best places to visit in Lahore. These destinations are really worth, as they are full of Punjabi culture and traditional food.

Badshahi Mosque:

Badshahi masjid is the common thing, that you must heared once in your life. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Pakistan. You will not like to miss visiting Badshahi mosque, when you are in Lahore, Pakistan.

Badshahi Mosque - Places to Visit Lahore

This mosque was completed by the Aurangzeb Alamger Era in 1674. Being giant in area and building, this is considered as the one of the largest mosques in the world. By now, it has got a lot of attention for the tourists and locals.

The complete construction of the mosque was done in almost two years. During the era of Mughals, it was considered as the marvelous piece of architecture and art.

Data Ganj bakhsh Hajveri Shrine:

In the city of Ghazni Afghanistan Abdul Hasan Ali born in 1009 comma who later became a famous Sufi saint known as data Ganj bakhsh.

He is considered as one of the most successful and famous preacher of Islam in subcontinent. If you are thinking to visit Lahore you should  never miss this awesome Shrine.  He spent his early life in Ghazni Afghanistan. However later on he moved to Lahore and died here.  The shrine of data Ganj bakhsh hajveri is located in the west of Bhatti Gate near the old city of Lahore.

Not only for the Pakistanis, but the one who is thinking of visiting Pakistan should visit this Shrine.

Lawrence Garden - Also Known as Bagh-e-Jinnah:

For the book lovers this is one of the best places. Bagh-e-Jinnah is also known as the law of Garden.  Its building looks like a beautiful white Palace. A very awesome collection of books is collected here in this Jinnah library.

If you want to enjoy a daylight picnic and to enjoy reading books this is a good place for you. There are some other things like Gymkhana cricket ground for cricket lovers, an open air theatre, a restaurant and a Tennis Court. Especially at the time of sunrise and sunset, one can spend his time with peace and comfort.

So if you are thinking of visiting Lahore you should visit this beautiful place.

Chughtai Museum:

In 1975, when Mohammed Abdul Rahman passed away, the foundation of this historical Museum was laid.

The Museum is situated in the Northwest of Ferozepur road and gullberg main road.If you say that mister Chaghtai was among the one of the greatest and talented painters of Pakistan you would not be wrong.

Heated some of the great work, especially in Islamic art and created thousands of pencil sketches, watercolors, and touchings.He is also the founder of many coins and stamps for the country. If you are an art lover you must visit this place once in your life if you are visiting Lahore.

Shalimar Garden:

The son of famous Mughal ruler Jahangir was the founder of this great Shalimar Bagh building. The construction of Shalimar Bagh was started in the 17th century. This beautiful lush green garden was designed for their guests. The construction of the entire Garden was completed in 18 months in 1642. It was built on the design of the famous Persian Garden also known as the Paradise Garden. This Mughal Garden is the life example of entertainment and to show the reputation of the Mughal Empire. In the year 1981, Shalimar Garden received a UNESCO World Heritage site award.

Lahore Fort:

In the year 1566, it was established by Akbar, one of the most famous emperors of the Mughal Empire. Without any doubt, you can say that Lahore Fort is the main attraction of the whole city. The fort was rebuilt by Jahangir in 1618, as one of the historical places. Later on it was damaged by the British and Sikhs in the same year.

Firstly it was built by the Akbar, however many changes were made to it during the Mughal’s period. After the destruction of the Fort by six British, it was again restored and re-established.

This contains many of the greatest things like paintings, calligraphy work, manuscripts, coins, mirrors and much more. In this food there is a place known as Sheesh Mahal. This Mahal was gifted to a Queen by the king. If you are interested in the history of the subcontinent, you should visit Lahore once in your life and visit this forth special.