Lahore is the second largest city of Pakistan and its cultural heart. Lahore is one of the most popular tourist destinations with a great concentration of architectural sites. It is the political, economic and educational center of Pakistan. Lahore is one of the historical cities and the nerve center of all political activities for centuries. Present day Lahore offer tourist with a fine mix of rich ancient and medieval architectural contribution of the Mughals and modern developments.
History of Lahore:
Lahore is one of the oldest cities of the world dating back to ages of the two epics – the Mahabharata and the Ramayana. Lahore has played a significant role in the development of the region. Even before the time of the Ghaznavids, Lahore had been the capital of Punjab. Lahore had been the gateway for many invading tribes that made it the center point of attention for all dominating dynasties that ruled over India. The modern Lahore established since the partition has been divided into four major parts, the old city and the fort.
Lahore experience extreme weather conditions during May, June and July. The temperature remains above 40 degree during the period. Monsoon sets in the month of August and the entire province experiences heavy rainfall. The temperature remains pleasant during the winter season and at times it drops below the freezing point.
Lahore is a potentially rich holiday destination in Pakistan. It is often referred to as the ‘City of Gardens’ or the ‘Gardens of the Mughals’. Situated on the banks of the river Ravi it has some rich architectural treasures that include the Lahore Museum, Minar-e-Pakistan, Shalimar Gardens and Badshahi Mosque. Other sightseeing attractions in Lahore include the Tomb of Jahangir, Nur Jahan and The Badshahi Mosque which are some finest specimens of Mughal architecture. There are also some fine buildings where one can see a blend of Gothic and Mughal style.
Food is one important aspect of Lahore Tour. Lahori food is renowned universally for its spicy flavor. Apart from serving tasty and delicious traditional food, Lahore has plenty of restaurants serving local as well cuisines from different corners of the world. There are number of Chinese Restaurants that are highly popular among locals and domestic tourists. There are several international chains having their outlets in Lahore. Popular names include Nando, McDonald, Dunky Donuts, Subway, Kentucky Fried Chicken to serve tourists who prefer to stick to their eating preferences.
If shopping is an obsession for you Lahore will satisfy with various types of markets and traditional bazaars. A wide range of merchandise is put up for sale. Articles ranging from high quality luxury items to produce of local art and crafts are displayed at the innumerous shops. You cannot miss out visiting the Anarkali Bazaar which is Lahore’s one of the most popular traditional bazaars.
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