5 Days Lahore Itinerary: Best Places to Visit in Lahore

Day 1 | Morning

Shalimar Gardens

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 500 PKR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: AH1, G. T. Road, Shalamar Town, Lahore, Punjab 54000

The Shalimar Garden, built in the Mughal period in 1641, is a famous royal garden in Pakistan. There are exquisite buildings, fountains and steps in the garden, as well as dense woods. In 1981, the garden and Lahore Fort Together they are listed as cultural heritage of the century.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: This is fantastic tourist attraction for the history lovers and archaeologists. This monuments belongs to Mughal Era . Shahjahan built it for his own serene life . It has the architctural scheme as persian gardens in the Iran.

Ali raza: Every morning i was go to shalimar garden, one of the old heritage of mughal empire, if you wanna interested to see old heritage than see shalimar garden , it's one of the best place for see. It's about 500 years old-

Day 1 | Afternoon

Badshahi Mosque nearby is the top choice before you leave Shalimar Gardens and hit the road.

Badshahi Mosque

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-8:00pm

Ticket Price: 1 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Walled City of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

The Badshahi Mosque, located next to the Lahore Fort in Lahore, was once the largest mosque in Pakistan. The mosque was built during the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's time and completed in 1673. The square in front of the mosque can accommodate 100,000 people to pray at the same time. The architectural style of the mosque belongs to the Mughal architectural style. It consists of three parts: the arch, the square and the worship hall. The main building is the worship hall. There are three domes on the top and sides of the hall. At the four corners of the mosque wall, there are four 53.75 meters high. Minaret.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Badshahi mosque is located in the heart of lahore. it is just besides the Minar A Pakistan ( A symbol of National Unity). It is historical place to visit and learn about Muslim history and architectural style. If you are foreigner and wants to visit this historical place than don't go there on friday because there would be more chances of rush due to Friday prayer. Except than Friday all the days are best to visit this pleace. Visiting Badshahi mosque will also provide you chance to say Fatha at our national poet "Allama Iqbal.

Trip.com User: The place very awesome i would recommend to all visitors to stay here and enjoy your holidays while staying in this place downtown on walking distance and very easily accasible to all places and food very awesome

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Badshahi Mosque? Pearl Continental Lahore is one of your top choices.

Pearl Continental Lahore

Pearl Continental Lahore is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Lahore. The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, facilities for disabled guests, express check-in/check-out are there for guest's enjoyment. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. Friendly staff, great facilities and close proximity to all that Lahore has to offer are three great reasons you should stay at Pearl Continental Lahore.

Day 2 | Morning

Lahore Fort

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Location: H8Q7+56P, Fort Rd, Walled City of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

The Lahore Fort was built in 1021 during the Ghaznavid Dynasty. The fort was used to resist the invasion of foreign enemies. After that, the royal families of all dynasties added various garden pools here, and changed the red sandstone structure of the castle wall to white marble, and built watchtowers, bunkers and other facilities on the city wall. The castle is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ancient fort is also the only group of buildings in Pakistan that completely reflects the centuries-old architectural history from the Ghaznawi Dynasty to the Mughal Dynasty.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Ali raza: The Lahore Fort (Punjabi and Urdu: شاہی قلعہ‎: Shahi Qila, or "Royal Fort") is a citadel in the city of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.The fortress is located at the northern end of walled city Lahore, and spreads over an area greater than 20 hectares.It contains 21 notable monuments, some of which date to the era of Emperor Akbar. The Lahore Fort is notable for having been almost entirely rebuilt in the 17th century,when the Mughal Empire was at the height of its splendour and opulence.

boomboomafridi: Wonderful place with mughal era touch. Beautiful fort with class architecture and lush green lawn around in the middle of lahore city. Easy to access and surrounded by cool 3 star and 5 star hotels.. Lets explore lahore

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Lahore Fort, don’t forget pay a visit to Walled City of Lahore.

Walled City of Lahore

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Walled City， Lahore

Lahore consists of the old city built in the Akbar period and the new city in the south. The ancient city is surrounded by a 7-meter-high red brick and stone city wall, with 4 city gates and a moat outside the city wall. The city gate in the east of the ancient city in the direction of Delhi, India, is called Delhi Gate, while the main gate in the direction of Lahore in the Red Fort in Delhi, India, is named "Lahore Gate", which shows that the two cities have a deep relationship. There are various food stalls in the ancient city, as well as pure gold mosques and old mosques. You can climb the tower of the old mosque and overlook the whole city.

Reviews from Real Guests:

boomboomafridi: Some wonderful old styled and new styled resturents in lahore charms and satisfy taste of all types of food junkies and traditional food lovers

Trip.com User: its a great city and people around the lahore old city ! can find the thousends of year history .

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Walled City of Lahore, The Nishat Hotel Johar Town nearby is the best place to stay.

The Nishat Hotel Johar Town

Featuring free WiFi, The Nishat Hotel, Johar Town is city within a city which features Pakistan biggest "Emporium Mall" and the most spacious banquet halls, The Nishat Banquets. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and slippers. There is free shuttle service at the property. Wagah Border is 33 km from The Nishat Hotel Johar Town, while Walton Airport is 8 km from the property. Allama Iqbal Airport is 15 km away.

Day 3 | Morning

Lahore Museum

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: H895+93H, Mall Rd, Anarkali Bazaar Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan

The Lahore National Museum opposite Lahore University is the largest museum in Pakistan with many collections. The collections in the museum are divided into 7 major series, namely: fine arts, paintings, Buddha statues, folk customs, creatures, coins, etc. The museum houses unearthed artifacts from the prehistoric Stone Age 500,000 years ago to the Moenjodaro and Gandhara periods. Here, visitors can watch coins from various historical periods, precious cultural relics of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism, including: pottery bullock carts 4,000 years ago, thousands of Buddha statues in Gandhara period, and stone carvings in the heyday of Buddhism. Portraits, architectural decorations in the Islamic period; there are also the world's earliest "Koran", carpets used by Mughal emperors, and thousands of Buddhas carved from whole ivory and porcelain vases with Chinese characters, which symbolize ancient Pakistani exchanges. In the "Fight for Freedom" exhibition room of the museum, the deeds of Pakistan's founding are displayed, and tourists can feel the difficult process of Pakistan's founding.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: its serene and calm place ...good for families too. its has been divided into different depending on separate historical era and different civilization. really informative. also have one whole section of Pakistani currency and other aspects since its independence in 1947.

Trip.com User: i like Baadshahi mosque in Lahore at my latest visit from Shenzhen to Lahore at 21st September 2019. i recommend to other visitor should must visit at this historical place

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: SOZO Water Park.

SOZO Water Park

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Jallo Morr, Jallo, Lahore, Pakistan

Reviews from Real Guests:

Ali raza: The park is the ideal venue for a group outing. It does not matter if you are fifty people or five thousand, we can cater to any need you might have. Luxus Grand Hotel which is a sister concern and is our food and beverage partner for larger bookings. For Lunch boxes we have Sozo Grill which is an in house restaurant at Sozo Water Park. Our event Lawn has the capacity of 10,000 people and we have a parking of 1000 + cars. Groups are given a discount on the running ticket.

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Avari Lahore Hotel is the best places.

Avari Lahore Hotel

Offering the facilities and benefits of an outdoor swimming pool and spa and wellness centre, Avari Lahore Hotel is located just 8 km from the Allama Iqbal Airport. Free WiFi access is available.Each room here will provide you with a flat-screen cable TV, minibar and tea/coffee maker.At Avari Lahore Hotel you will find a fitness centre. Other facilities offered at the property include grocery deliveries, meeting facilities and a ticket service. The property offers free parking.The hotel is 23.6 km from the historic Wagah Border.The guests can enjoy their meals at the in-house restaurant and refreshing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages at the bar. Packed lunches can be requested. Room service is available.

Day 4 | Morning

Minar-e-Pakistan

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-2.0 Hours

Location: Circular Rd, Walled City of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan

A symbol of importance for every Pakistinian, Minar e Pakistan is a momument signifying the movement for Pakistinian independence and freedom.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Khurram Tahir: Minar E Pakistan (Urdu: مینارِ پاکستان, literally "Tower of Pakistan") is a tower located in Lahore, Pakistan.The tower was built between 1960 and 1968 on the site where the All-India Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution (which was later called the Pakistan Resolution) on 23 March 1940 - the first official call for a separate and independent homeland for the Muslims of British India, as espoused by the two-nation theory. The resolution eventually helped lead to the emergence of an independent Pakistani state in 1947.

boomboomafridi: The minerate is marvel of modern architecture and is emblem of a freedom struggle, set with the events of 1940, though at present the minerate has been closed due to covid 19 restrictions, it has an elevator from which views of adjacent badshahi Masjid and Fort can be seen

Day 4 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Joyland.

Joyland

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,8:30am-12:00am

Location: Fortress Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan

Reviews from Real Guests:

boomboomafridi: The food options at Lahore Fortress Stadium are numerous ranging from Continental, Chinese and Desi. Among all the tradition butter Handi with Naan is yummy and tasty.

boomboomafridi: Fortress stadium lahore has a number of food and shopping options. A well lit and electrifying atmosphere, which gives a positive vibe.

Day 4 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Joyland, Royal Swiss Lahore Airport nearby is the best place to stay.

Royal Swiss Lahore Airport

Connected to the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore Pakistan the guests of the Royal Swiss Lahore can enjoy easy access to this bustling airport ensuring a seamless arrival and departure and easy access to public transport facilities to Lahore and its surrounding attractions-The hotels 310 soundproof guest rooms including its 120 spacious suites allows panoramic views of the Lahore International Airport and its surrounding areas-Guests can start their day with a meeting or catching up with work at the Swiss Cafe Leafs and Beans along with a morning coffee and pastries-Or refuel at the TedandCo Bar and Lounge the signature bar lounge or unwind with world reknown cigars at the Moods Lounge-The perfect balance can be met at the state of the art Inspirations Gym or at the Inspirations Swimming Pool-For business travelers the worldclass meetings and events facilities and venues are available along with luxury private car transfers

Day 5 | Morning

Alamgiri Gate

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-5:00pm

Location: Alamgiri Gate Lahore Fort near Hazuri Garden, Lahore 54000, Pakistan

Reviews from Real Guests:

boomboomafridi: Wow, the old mughal era architecture is at bloom on the onset of spring. The lush green gardens, flower beds and centuries old architecture is a treat to watch..must watch for tourists.

Day 5 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Alamgiri Gate, don’t forget pay a visit to Lahore Zoo.

Lahore Zoo

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 92 Shahrah-E-Quaid-E-Azam the Mall Road | Near Baug-E-Jinnah, Lawrence Road, Lahore 54000, Pakistan

A zoo with plenty of facilities and attractions for kids.There's a large collection of local and non local birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Ali raza: established in 1872, one of the largest zoos in Pakistan. It is currently managed by the Forest, Wildlife and Fisheries department of the GOVT OF PAKISTAN. Today the zoo houses a collection of about 1378 animals of 135 species. Lahore Zoo was the host of the fifth annual conference of SAZARC in 2004.The stated mission of the zoo is:

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