Half Day Cultural Tours
Lahore is Pakistan’s most interesting city the cultural and intellectual center of the nation. its faded elegance busy streets and bazaars and a wide variety of Islamic and British architecture make it is a city full of atmosphere, contrast, and surprise. Being the cultural, historical, and art center of Pakistan, this beautiful city features marvelous sights for visitors who love sightseeing. Take our Guided Tours and avail the opportunity to explore the city’s treasures.
Lahore Fort – Badshahi Mosque – Old City Tour
Passing by the legendary Kim’s Gun (Toup Bhangian) reach Badshahi (Royal) Mosque on the northwest corner of the walled city. The Badshahi Mosque built during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb in the early 1670s, is one of the largest mosques in the world. Its red sandstone and white marble present a delightful harmonious contrast. Just outside the Mosque, see the Mausoleum of the philosopher-poet of Pakistan Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, and the Bara Dari (the marble pavilion) built by the Sikh ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Opposite the Badshahi Mosque is the historic Lahore Fort with its massive walls, several towering gates, marble pavilions, and its hall of mirrors, dating to the time of Moghul Emperor Akbar. In the time of the great Mughals, the city was surrounded by a 9-meter-high brick wall and had a rampart running around it with a moat connected with the river Ravi which served as a protection for the city. There were thirteen massive gates, some of which are still in original from and shape. The narrow lanes, the hanging balconies, the tiny shops, the aroma of spices, and the fragrance of flower garlands lingers on in the city, retaining the mediaeval char. within the walled city, the Wazir Khan Mosque in the walled city. The colorful fresco and mosaic in the interior and the exterior of the Mosque is a superb example of Moghul period craftsmanship.
Shalimar Gardens – Wagha Border Tour
Explore the Shalamar Gardens laid out during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan, a tribute to the aesthetic and artistic sense of the Moghul period. The gardens cover an area of about 42 acres, comprising 3 beautiful terraces which reveal themselves as you stroll along the gardens. The ancient Festival of Lamps is held annually on the last Sunday of March just outside the garden walls. Drive to Wahga border which is 27 km from Lahore, for an impressive and exciting ceremony, the ceremony begins with the handshake of captains of the two countries followed by a martial and war like drill. Watch the unique ceremony which will thrill and excite you, you will never forget it.
Lahore Fort – Badhshahi Mosque – Jahangir’s Tomb Tour
Passing by the legendary Kim’s Gun (Toup Bhangian) reach Badshahi (Royal) Mosque on the north west corner of the walled city. The Badshahi Mosque built during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb in the early 1670’s, one of the largest mosques in the world. Its red sandstone and white marble present a delightful harmonious contrast. Just outside the Mosque, see the Mausoleum of the philosopher poet of Pakistan Dr. Muhammad Iqbal and the Bara Dari (the marble pavilion) built by the Sikh ruler Maharaja Ranjeet Singh. Opposite the Badshahi Mosque is the historic Lahore Fort with its massive walls, several towering gates, marble pavilions and its hall of mirrors, dating to the time of Moghul Emperor Akbar. Later, Drive across the ageless River Ravi and visit the Majestic Mausoleum of Emperor Jahangir, surrounded by Dilkush Gardens, which belonged to his wife Nur Jehan. Nearby is the small but impressive mausoleum of Nur Jahan (The Light of the world).
Lahore Fort – Bashahi Mosque – Lahore Museum
Passing by the legendary Kim’s Gun (Toup Bhangian) reach Badshahi (Royal) Mosque on the North West corner of the walled city. The Badshahi Mosque built during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb in the early 1670’s, one of the largest mosques in the world. Its red sandstone and white marble present a delightful harmonious contrast. Just outside the Mosque, see the Mausoleum of the philosopher poet of Pakistan Dr. Muhammad Iqbal and the Bara Dari (the marble pavilion) built by the Sikh ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Opposite the Badshahi Mosque is the historic Lahore Fort with its massive walls, several towering gates, marble pavilions and its hall of mirrors, dating to the time of Moghul Emperor Akbar. later Visit Lahore Museum which has a rich and varied collection of objects from the Indus civilization, the Ghandara, Hindu, and the Muslim period.
Lahore Walled City Tour
Morning Visit Lahore fort, which built in 16century, marvel of Mughal architecture with its fabulous Shish Mahal and superbly Preserved halls of special and common audience. Badshahi mosque, considered the world’s largest historical mosque from 17th century. Later on, explore the walled city of Lahore which is certainly the highlight of Lahore. This fascinating area is a maze of interconnecting alleys and multistory old houses. Wazir khan mosque, considered being the most ornately decorated Mughal-era Mosque, Wazir Khan Mosque is renowned for its intricate faience tile work known as kashi-kari, as well as its interior surfaces that are almost entirely embellished with elaborate Mughal-era frescoes. Shahi Hammam, The Royal Hammam, also known as the Wazir Khan Hammam, is a Persian-style bath which was built in Lahore, in 1635 C.E. during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan. It was built by chief physician to the Mughal Court, Ilam-ud-din Ansari, who was widely known as Wazir Khan. Dehli gate, one of the thirteenth gates of the walled city of Lahore. This Gate is called Delhi gate because of its opening on to the highway from Lahore to Delhi.
History by Night Tour
These unique tours will be held every Saturday as a regular feature of INDUS HOLIDAYS Tourism. The tourists will be taken to Tomb of Allama Iqbal, Badshahi Mosque, Hazoori Bagh, Baradari (Pavilion) Hazoori Bagh, Mughal era Roshnai Gate, Alamgiri Gate, Lahore Fort, Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Picture Wall Lahore Fort, Sheesh Mahal and Summer Palace. A trained tourist guide will lead each group of tourists. Costumed guards and Chobdars of Mughal, Sikh and British era will be placed at different locations for the tourists. Musical performances and refreshments will be arranged for tourists during this tour.
