GUIDED
TOUR OF LAHORE (EN FRANÇAIS)
Lahore
is the second largest city of Pakistan with a population of more
than 6 millions. Being the cultural, historical and art centre
of Pakistan, this beautiful city features marvelous sights for
the visitors who love sightseeing. Take our guided tours and avail
the opportunity to explore the city's treasures.
Half-day Tour
 Badshahi
Mosque (built in 1673)
Considered
the subcontinent's largest, living, and historical mosque, this
Islamic worship centre was constructed using an attractive blend
of white marble and red sand stone. The national poet and philosopher
Allama Iqbal is buried at its footsteps.
Lahore
Fort - Shahi Qila (built from 1566 to 1673)
Marvel of Mughal architecture with its fabulous Shish Mahal (Palace
of Mirrors) and superbly preserved Halls of Special Audience.
Also experience the pleasure of walking through Pakistani's only
surviving Elephant-steps.
Instrument
Bazar
Lahore has inherited the strong musical culture from the subcontinent.
Located in the heart of the Old City, you can find there a huge
display of traditional instruments like tabla, sitar, sarangi,
harmonium, flute and gungroo (feet percussion), dhol and many
others as well as modern ones like guitar, violin,...
Day Tour
1st
option
A day through the Old City - Half day visits + as following
Delhi Gate
One of the twelve gates of Lahore, built by the Great Akhbar in 1566.
Definitely, one of the most well-preserved and most lively one
with its markets all around the place - Pass under this gate from
the Moghol period and enter the magic and secret Old City.
Shahi
Hammam - Royal Bath
Built during the period of Emperor Shah Jahan, it was used as
a public bath containing cold and hot water and steam baths.
 Wazir
Khan's Mosque (built in 1634)
Hidden within the Old City, this beautiful mosque is called "The
Architectural Ornament of Lahore". It is decorated with mosaics
and frescoes of infinite variety and colors. With our guide, you
access the minaret for a sumptuous overview of the city.
Golden
Mosque
On your way to Kasmiri Bazar, you must see the Golden Mosque.
Its multicolor paintings and golden domes evoke the lost greatness
of the Moghol period.
Kashmiri
Bazar
A ladies' shopping bazar, particularly animated during the time of
Eid. All is provided for marriages, celebrations, gifts in a typical
bazar atmosphere along the tiny streets of the Old City.
2nd
option
Moghol Glory
Jehangir's
Tomb (built in 1637)
In the outskirts of Lahore, the tomb of the fourth Mughal Emperor
is set magnificently in the calm surroundings of symmetrical gardens.
Presenting a matchless display of mosaics and inlays, an old traveler's
motel leads to the stately entrance of the tomb.
Asif
Khan's Tomb
Brother of Noor Jehan, his tomb is located close to Jehangir's
Tomb. You can notice the once magnificent paintings and mosaics,
looted by the Sikh Emperor Ranjit Singh.
Noor
Jehan's Tomb
Buried in the basement of a traditional Moghol mausoleum, Emperor
Jehangir's sister does not lie in her tomb but is hung vertically
in a room.
 Shalimar
Gardens (created in 1641)
"Shalimar" means "the place of Love and Happiness".
With its triple-terraced gardens decorated with marble pavilions,
this is one of the world's finest Persian style gardens, laid
down by the Emperor Shah Jahan.
Wagha
Border - Flag Lowering Ceremony
An impressive and exciting ceremony takes place every day at the
Pakistan-Indian border at Wagha, 29 kms far from Lahore. The ceremony
begins with the handshake of the captains of the two countries,
followed by a fierce martial and war like drill. Watch this unique
ceremony which will thrill and excite you. You will never forget
it.
3rd
option
One-day trip out of Lahore
Sheikhupura
 Situated
35km to the west of Lahore, the city remains an important historical
centre in Punjab. During the reign of Emperor Jahangir (1605 to
1627), Sheikhupura had the status of royal hunting ground. You
can find there the Castle of Jehangir, decorated with paintings
and frescoes and the Sheikhupura For. At Hiran Minar, a colm lake
and a forest welcome you with the Deer tomb in the background. In
his diary, Jahangir wrote during the events in 1607: "On
the day of Tuesday, I reside in Jahangirpura, my hunting ground.
According to my order, a Minar and a grave for my deer, Mansraj,
were constructed here."
More Lahore!
Sufi
Spirit
Ali
Hajveri - Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh - Data Darbar
Close to Bathi Gate, this shrine shelters the tomb of Data Ganj
Baksh, respected and admired Sufi scholar of the 11th century.
On Thursdays afternoon, from 2 to 5 pm, traditional qawwali concerts
take place where some of the best musicians of Pakistan perform.
Hazrat
Baba Shah Jamal Shrine
Live performances happen here every Thursday night from 9pm to
3am. The internationally renowned dhol player Pappoo Saeen is
acclaimed here every week, in a tradition that has been going
for hundreds of years now.
British
Architecture
Mall
Road
The main avenue of Lahore features some great buildings from the
British colonial style. The General Post Office, the High Court
and Lawrence Gardens are typical memories of the British rule.
You will see also along the luxurious hotels of Lahore, some prestigious
universities and the main cultural happening place.
Lahore
Museum (established in 1864)
 Displaying
a complete cross-section of the culture and history of the region
with rare manuscripts, miniatures, Islamic calligraphy, contemporary
arts and crafts, Pakistan's finest museum also contains one of
the best collection of Buddhist art from the Gandhara period.
Food
Corner
M.M. Alam Road
Restaurants in Lahore are mainly concentrated at the M.M. Alam
Road located near Gulberg. Here more than two dozen world class
restaurants are located ranging from western franchises to the
very traditional Village restaurant. Whatever your taste, food
from all over the world is offered.
Food
Streets (Gawalmandi and Old Anarkali)
Lahorites are great "food-lovers", famous for their
appetite. Presently, a new trend is given to cater to their taste
by introducing the idea of a Food Street. Here, you can enjoy a
wide selection of delicious Lahori food served in a traditional
way. Environment of illuminated buildings, depicting an old architecture,
makes the dining experience memorable.
Cooco's
Den
One of Lahore's most famous restaurants is "Cooco's Den",
located in the old city just behind the Badshahi Mosque and Lahore
Fort. The restaurant is housed in a 300-year old "Kothi"
style house. At different points in the life of this property,
Hindu, Buddhist, Christian and Muslim families have owned it.
The view over the Mosque illuminated is splendid.
Attraction for the shopping fans!
Anarkali
Bazar
 Anarkali
bazaar is the most fascinating of the city’s many bazaars. The
alleys and lanes of this bazaar are full of exciting wares, especially
traditional crafts like leather ware, embroidered garments, glass
bangles, beaten gold and silver jewellery, creations in silk.
Fortress
Stadium
Situated in Cantonment, this high street is bordered by shops,
resaurants, music and garments stores.
Liberty
Market
The shopping and commercial heart of Gulberg, this famous market
features some of the best garment retailers (but also some of
the most expensive). Everything can be found in these endless
displays of shawls, shoes, jewels, shalwar kamiz and clothes.
More Pakistan?
Travels
South
Punjab
 In
Multan - the city of saints - enjoy some of the most beautiful
shrines of Pakistan as well as a living and entertaining city.
Take the road to Bahawalpur, threshold of the Cholistan desert.
Discover the gigantic Derawar Fort, lost in the desert and surrounded
by an amazing tomb and mosque complex. Uch Sharif features an
ensemble of shrines visited by hundreds of pilgrims each year.
If time is not a problem, the shrine of Sehwan Sharif (Sind) deserves
a glance.
NWFP
 Peshawar,
in the heart of the Pathan lands, a trip there is definitely a must in Pakistan.
Its gold, jewels and carpets bazaars are the most famous and renowned.
From there, take a daytrip to the Afghan border through the Khyber
tribal area and follow the legendary invasions of the subcontinent.
Up north, Chitral and the Kalasha Valleys are some of the most
fascinating places in Pakistan, with the huge Himalaya chain as a
background.
Tour
Guides
Michael
Kashif
(Guide)
Asif Samuel
(Assistant Guide)
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