 | Lahore Today Lahore today is an ever expanding metropolis and still retains the reputation of being the cultural capital of Pakistan. The old definitely meets the new in Lahore. Whilst work is being done to restore the major historical sites dating back to the Mughal era to their former glory, Lahore is also becoming more contemporary with the emergence of new shopping complexes, cinemas and eateries. Lahore is truly a city on the move and whilst the old areas of Lahore such as the Inner City and Mall Road retain their charm and continue to capture the imagination of locals and tourists alike, it is at the |
 | Lahore Back Then Lahore is an old city and one which has endured a very colorful history. It has been home to many conquerors who all eventually became captive to its spirit. It served as the Capital of the Ghaznavid Empire, conquered by Mahmud of Ghaznavi in the 11th Century, who incidentally became the first Muslim ruler of this region. It was subsequently ruled by many Muslim dynasties for a long time, the most famous of which |
 | Pearl Continental Hotel This is one of Lahore’s finest and most well known luxury hotels. It is located in a very busy nei |  | Avari Hotel This is arguably one of the most lavish hotels in the city. Located on the famous Mall Road, the hot |
 | Holiday Inn This hotel is small and intimate and is an excellent place to stay. They have a total of 120 delux |  | Leaders Inn Hotel This hotel is located close to many of Lahore’s main attractions. There are a total of 43 guest ro |
 | Hotel Crown Plaza This hotel is in a fantastic location close to major business, shopping and historical districts of |  | Lahore Country Club This club has a less than ideal location on the outskirts of the city of Lahore and it is therefore, |
 | Mall of Lahore This up and coming mall is fast becoming popular amongst Lahore’s elite. Housed within it are inte |  | Pakistan Fashion Design Council- 10 Q This is a famous and luxurious shopping mall in Lahore. It sells a diverse range of products. Local |
 | City Towers This is another of the many malls that have come up in Lahore that caters to the luxury lifestyles o |  | Siddiq Trade Center A few local fashion labels are housed here including Amir Adnan. Mothercare and Early Learni |
 | Z Block This is another of the many famous shopping districts of Lahore. Located at some distance from one a |  | Round Plaza Y Block This plaza houses a number of shops. Some sell textiles such as Textilion and others such as Crossro |
 | The Shrine of Data Ganj Bakhsh This event takes place every Thursday. The venue is the shrine of a great and arguably the most cele |  | National Polo Championship There is a long standing tradition of polo matches in Lahore. The venue is always the Lahore Polo Cl |
 | DAWN Education Expo This event, launched by the DAWN group of newspapers, the widely read English daily in Pakistan, is |  | World Performing Arts Festival This event is held annually at the Alhamra Arts Council and lasts ten days. It is one of the m |
 | Horse and Cattle Show Held annually in the Fortress Stadium, this event sees a diverse range of livestock converging in th |  | Kara Film Festival This event is held annually. It started in 2001 and actually takes place in Karachi where this initi |
 | Dynasty Although pricey, the food served here is exceptionally good. Chinese cuisine is extremely popular i |  | Pancake Lounge For those on a budget this is an excellent place to dine at. The pancakes served here are delightfu |
 | Mirchi This is a well known restaurant in Lahore serving traditional dishes. Both meat and sea food lovers |  | Aylanto This lovely restaurant serves delicious Italian cuisine. The food is pricey but worth it. The déco |
 | Café Zouk This is one of Lahore’s better known restaurants and is never empty. But that comes as no surpris |  | Gunsmoke Vivacious and down-to-earth best describes the ambience of this restaurant. The crowd usually consi |
 | Fast Facts Location Lahore is located in the heart of the province of Punjab with the Wagah Border towards the East and India right next door. Sheikhupura lies on the West and the River Ravi towards the North. Dialing code +92 Emergency numbers Police – 15 Fire- 16 Ambulance- 1122 Population 8.9 million Languages Urdu, Punjabi, English Time zone GMT/UTC + 5 Average January temperatures 13 Degrees Celsius Average July temperatures 31.5 Degrees Celsius Annual rainfall 120 cm |
