7-Day Itinerary for Pakistan

  1. Day 1: Lahore Fort
    25 minutes (10.7 km) from Allama Iqbal International Airport

    Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site to see the stunning Mughal architecture of the Fort and its numerous historical structures.

  2. Day 2: Faisal Mosque
    20 minutes (12.7 km) from Lahore Fort

    Explore the minimalist architecture of Pakistan's largest mosque, and also visit the adjacent Faisal Park.

  3. Day 3: Taxila Museum
    25 minutes (14.2 km) from Faisal Mosque

    Discover the rich Gandhara art and culture from ancient Pakistan. Witness Buddhist sculptures, terracotta figurines and coins dated back to 500BC.

  4. Day 4: Margalla Hills National Park
    15 minutes (9.4 km) from Taxila Museum

    Hike, trek along the spectacular natural beauty of the park, enjoy picnics or have a cozy bonfire at night.

  5. Day 5: Badshahi Mosque
    10 minutes (2.1 km) from Lahore Fort

    Experience the beautiful Indo-Islamic architecture of the mosque, which was built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1673.

  6. Day 6: Wazir Khan Mosque
    10 minutes (2.2 km) from Badshahi Mosque

    Explore one of the most intricately decorated mosques in Pakistan, with colorful mosaics, frescos and tile work adorning its inner and outer walls.

  7. Day 7: Shalimar Gardens
    15 minutes (7.8 km) from Wazir Khan Mosque

    End your journey at the enchanting gardens, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1641. Enjoy the symmetrical architecture and well-manicured lawns and fountains.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Lahore Fort (2 hours, PKR 500)
  • Faisal Mosque (1 hour, Free)
  • Taxila Museum (2 hours, PKR 300)
  • Margalla Hills National Park (4 hours, PKR 500)
  • Badshahi Mosque (1 hour, Free)
  • Wazir Khan Mosque (1 hour, Free)
  • Shalimar Gardens (2 hours, PKR 200)
  • Total Estimated Costs: PKR 1500

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add a food tour to taste the local street food like the famous Lahori Channa Chaat or a visit to the Lahore museum. However, if you have less time, you can skip the Margalla Hills National Park or Shalimar Gardens and instead visit the famous Anarkali Bazaar to shop for traditional Pakistani crafts and clothes.

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