Lahore,
pulsating with life and set like a verdant jewel in the heart of the
Punjab province, is a city rich with the imprints of time. It was
the Mughal dynasties that made Lahore the center of social, cultural,
and educational activities and who gave it its famous architecture,
forts, gardens, tombs, mosques and pavilions. Today, modern high-rise
buildings co-exist with these historical monuments, adding to the
charm and character of a city that one keeps wanting to come back
to.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Official language is urdu, but English is widely spoken & understood.
Lahore is 5 hours ahead of GMT.
No health certificates are required for entry to Lahore; but check
any health restrictions before departure.
All visitors require a visa.
Lahore has a more conservative dress code than does Karachi; care
must be taken not to give offence by wearing clothing considered revealing.
Women, in public places should wear long skirts or pants and fully
sleeved blouses or shirts.
Alcohol is available in hotel rooms to non-Muslims foreigners/expatriates
KEY ATTRACTIONS:
Cool, tree-lined avenues.
Lush green lawns.
Canals, parks, fountains, zoo.
Extensive range of restaurants featuring cuisine from world over.
Bazaars (markets), forts, mosques, gardens, historical monuments.
The OLD vs The NEW City.