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Lahore is dusty, dirty and chaotic. Nevertheless, this huge city offers so many first-class attractions that it keeps you busy for at least a couple of days. Great architecture from the Moghul- and Raj-era (mosques, the Fort, the Mall) ; Shalimar Gardens; the huge tomb of Jehangir and, of course, Old Lahore with its maze of narrow alleys, bazaars, old buildings and open sewers. However, there's a different side to Lahore, just a couple of kilometers from the hustle and bustle of the Old City, there are tidy and green suburbs and chic cafes. Leave a Comment
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| | | | Lahore: Lahore...Pakistan | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Situated on the east bank of the River Ravi, the wonderful city of Lahore adds to the charisma of Pakistan. Legend traces its origin to Loh, the son of Rama Chandra, the hero of the Ramayana, but history records that it began as a dependency of the 8th century AD Hindu ruler, Lalitiditya. In the early 11th century it came under Muslim rule and evolved as a center of Islamic culture and learning as well as trade and commerce. In the 13th century it was depopulated and razed to the ground by the Tartar-Mongol hordes of Genghis Khan. Lahore was a cultural and intellectual center during the Moghul and British eras. Such atmosphere still pervades, but it is the diversity and contrast of the different sections of Lahore, which makes it the most eventfully interesting part of Pakistan. Lahore is the second largest city of Pakistan and the provincial capital of Punjab. Apart from being the cultural and academic centre of the country, Lahore is the Mughal "show-window" of Pakistan. In the Mughal days a 9-meter high brick wall surrounded the Old City. It had a rampart running around it which almost connected with the River Ravi to serve as protection for the city. A circular road around the rampart gave access to the city through thirteen gates. Some of the imposing structures of these gates are still preserved. In the bazaars of the Old City one can still find tiny shops where craftsmen can be seen busy turning out master-pieces in copper, brass, silver and textiles in traditional fashion. Lahore is a city full of life and color. It has something for everyone. Large number of beautiful gardens, historically exotic forts, mosques and shrines, mughal architectures and museums, shopping centres, fairs and festivals all add-up to make Lahore as Pakistan's most surprisingly colorful package! Leave a Comment
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| | | | Lahore: Shahi Qilla(Lahore Fort)...Lahore | Tip Rating: | | | | |
The massive walls of Lahore Fort, built by Akbar in the 1560s, tower over the old city of Lahore, and the huge rectangle they define, 380 by 330 meters, is filled with buildings from a variety of periods. There are different sections of the fort which could take several hours to visit... Hazuri Bagh (garden) lies in the square between Badshahi Mosque and Lahore Fort. Hazuri Bagh Baradari, the marble pavilion in the center of the garden, is one of the few surviving Sikh monuments. It was built by Rangit Singh in 1818. The Tomb of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, the great poet-philosopher, who lived from 1873 to 1938 and conceived the idea of Pakistan as a separate Muslim state, is on the left as you face the gate of Badshahi Mosque. Built in 1951, this small tomb is constructed of red sandstone. The window grills, doorframes and entire interior are of carved white marble. The translucent marble headstone, a gift from Afghanistan, is inscribed with two of poet's couplets condemning racial discrimination. Leave a Comment
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| | | | Lahore: If you visit no other city in... | Tip Rating: | | | | |
If you visit no other city in Pakistan, let it be Lahore. The Fort, the market, and the main mosque are all stunning. Karachi, though it is the commercial capital, is a major tourist bust. The Empress Bazaar named for Queen Victoria, Empress of India, is okay as is the beach at Clifton, but there's not much else. The BEST places in Pakistan are all off the beaten track, however, and require some effort to visit. Leave a Comment
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