BEST PLACES

Allama Iqbal's Tomb 
Outside the Badshahi Mosque, near its steps, lies the tomb of Allama Iqbal, 
the poet-philosopher of the East.
The mausoleum is a mixture of Afghan and Moorish styles of architecture and is constructed entirely of 
red sandstone which was quarried and brought from Rajasthan. 

Anarkali Bazaar 
Anarkali bazaar is the most fascinating of the city's many bazaars. The alleys and lanes of this bazaar are 
full of exciting wears, especially traditional crafts like leather wear, embroidered garments glass bangles,
beaten gold and silver jewellery, creations in silk. Anything that you wish for a bargain, it is named after
the famous courtesan of Akbar's court called Anarkali (Pomegranate Blossom). 

Badshahi Mosque 
The Imperial or the Badshahi Mosque is across the courtyard from Alamgiri Gate of the Lahore Fort. 
The Mosque which is made up entirely of red sand-stone was built by Emperor Aurangzeb, 
the last of the great Mughals, in a record time of two and-a-half years. Its construction was completed 
by 1674 AD. 

Bhurban 
Bhurban is a minor resort eight kilometers (five miles) from Murree on the road leading north-east to
Kohala and the Jhelum Valley. The golf course here is open only to members. From near the 
Pearl Continental hotel you can take one of the many delightful paved walks through the woods. 

Mausoleum of Emperor Jehangir 
The tomb of the fourth great Mughal emperor, Jehangir, lies three miles north-west of Lahore across 
the River Ravi. It has a majestic structure made of red sand-stone and marble. the outer entrance to 
the tomb opens out into a court-yard which was used as a caravan Serai during Mughal times.

Minar-e-Pakistan 
Minar-e-Pakisan is a new landmark in Lahore and stands in the Iqbal Park to commemorae the date
when a resolution was passed there back in 1940 demanding the cretion olf separate homeland for 
the Muslims of this sub-continent. The Minar is a blend of Mughal and modern architecture and 
dhas been very boldly designed. The Minar is about 60 metres tall.

Nathiagali  
Perhaps the most sought out is the beautiful Nathiagali perched 2501 metres high about 32 km 
away from Murree. The bracing air of the surrounding mountains is as pure as fresh spring water. 
 
Noor Jehan's Tomb  
The Empress Nur Jehan, "Light of the World" was the only empress whose name appeared on the
 coins of the Mughal empire. She was buried in 1845 AD at Shahdara (Lahore) outside 
Jehangir's mausoleum across the railway line. Her tomb once had a marble cenotaph which she
 had built herself during her life time.
 
Rawal Lake 
This glistening man-made take covers an area of 8.8 sq. km. The terraced garden and the lake 
are ideal for picnic, fishing and boating. The highest point in the garden commands a panoramic
view of the lake, Margalla and Murree hills, Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The PTDC Jaltarang 
restaurant offers snack bar facilities for visitors. 

Rohtas Fort 
Rohtas Fort is 109 km from Rawalpindi. It is located about 6 km south-west of Dina Town.
Going from Rawalpindi/Islamabad, you have to turn right from G.T. Road to a narrow road just
before Dina Police Station and then go left until you find the city bed of Kahan River. 
The fort is visible from this point. However, you have to cross the river to reach it. 

Royal Fort Lahore 
Although most parts of the Royal fort were constructed around 1566 AD by the 
Mughal Emperor, Akbar the Great, there is a evidence that a mud fort was in existence here 
in 1021 AD as well, when mud fort and constructed most of the modern Fort, as we see it today,
 on the old foundations. Constructions of the fort dates back to the early Hindu period. 

Shah Faisal Mosque 
This beautiful mosque was designed by a renowned Turkish Architect, Vedat Dalokay and 
named after tate King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. It is spread over 1,89,705 sq, meters with
 88 meters high minarets and 40 meters high main prayer hall. the main prayer hall can 
accommodate 10,000 persons while the covered porticoes and verandahs can take over
 24,000 worshipers. The main courtyard has space for 40,000 people. 

Shakarparian Hills 
Shakarparian hills are situated near Zero Point, at a height of 609 meters. Its terraced 
garden offers pleasant and sweeping vistas of Margalla and Murree hills,Rawal Lake, 
Rawalpindi Islamabad. Snack Bar facilities are available.

Shalimar Gardens 
Three miles east of Lahore are the famous Shalimar Gardens laid out by the 
Mughal emperor Shah Jehan in 1642 AD. The Gardens are spread out in typical
Mughal style and are surrounded by high walls with watch-towers at the four corners.
Originally, the gardens were spread over seven ascending terraces, but only three 
remain now which cover an area of about 42 acres. 

Shrine of Data Sahib 
Close to the junction of the Lower Mall and the Circular Road in Lahore is the 
shrine of Data Sahib. Data Sahib was a great sufi saint whose well-known work, 
"Kashf-ul-Mahjub" has been translated from the original Persian into several
European languages and is considered a classic. Attached to the Shrine is a beautiful mosque.

Taxila Museum  
The archaeological museum at Taxila is a real treasure house. Its collection of coins, jewellery,
 relics, and gold and silver caskets alone are worth a King's ransom. But its real glory comes 
from stone and stucco that exquisite young. Its impressive collection will help you get to 
know gautama, the Lord Buddha, better. 
 
The Golden Mosque  
Golden Mosque is also situated in the Kashmiri Bazaar. It was built in 1753 AD by 
Nawab Syed Bhikari Khan, who was Deputy governor of Lahore, It is remarkably beautiful
with three golden domes.
 
Wah Gardens  
Once a major campsite of Mughal rulers, Wah Gardens are located 12 km west of Taxila
 on G.T. Road. The gardens were developed with magnificent trees and weather channels by
 successive Mughal emperors. Tapering cypress trees, loved by the Mughals, line the canals
 through which cool waters once, Flowed between elegant romantic and cascading into large
 reflecting basins. 
 
Wazir Khan's Mosque  
In the old part of the town and off the Kashmiri Bazaar, reputedly the most beautiful Mosque
in the sub-continent is situated. The Mosque was built in 1683 AD by Hakim Ilmuddin who was
 Minister to shah Jehan and was generally known as Wazir Khan. It is a marvelous specimen
 of the work and arabesque paintings.
 
CITIES OF PUNJAB
 * Gujrat    * Bahawalpur   * Faisalabad   
 * Harrapa  * Islamabad      * Lahore          * Mohenjodaro 
 * Multan   * Murree           * Rawalpindi   * Sialkot 
* Taxila