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Saturday, February 04, 2012
Shalimar garden
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City of Gardens and Historical Monuments

Lahore is the second largest city of Pakistan with a population of more than 7 millions. Being the cultural, historical and art center of Pakistan, this beautiful city of features marvellous sights for the visitors who love sightseeing. Take our guided tours and avail the opportunity to explore the city's treasures.

Morning Tours

 
 

Badshahi Mosque (Built in 1673)

Considered the world's largest living, historical mosque. This Islamic Worship centre was constructed using an attractive blend of white marble and red sand stone. The poet-phillospher "Iqbal" is buried at its footsteps.
 
 Lahore Fort (Built in 1566 to 1673)
Marvel of Mughal architecture with its fabulous Shish Mahal (Hall of Mirrors) and superbly preserved Hall of Special and Common audience. Also experience the pleasure of walking through pakistan’s only surviving Elephant-steps.
 
 Jehangir's Tomb (Built in 1673)
Presenting a matchless display of mosaics and inlays, the tomb of the fourth Mughal Emperor is set magnificently in the clam surroundings of symmetrical gardens. An old travelers's motel leads to the stately entrance of the tomb.
 
 Lahore Museum (Establish in 1864)
Displaying a complete cross-section of the culture and history of the region with rare manuscripts miniatures, Islamic calligraphy, contemporary arts and crafts. Pakistan's finest museum also contains one of the best collections of Bhuddhist art from the Gandhara period.
 

 Afternoon Tours

 
 Shalimar Gardens (Created in 1641)
"Shalimar" means "the place of Love and Happiness". with its triple-terraced gardens decorated with marble of pavilions, this is one of the world's finest Persian style gardens, laiddown by Emprorer Shah Jahan
 
 

 

 OLD CITY   (Built during 16th Century A.D)
Walled area, accessible through 12 gates, is certainly the highlights of Lahore. This fascinating area is a maze of interconnecting alleys and multistoried houses. Let us walk through its picturesque and crowded bazaars. 
 
 

 Shahi Hammam (Royal Bath)

Built during the period of Emperor Shah Jahan, it was used as a public bath containing cold and hot water and steam baths.  The bath also contains TDCP's Tourist Information Centre.

 
 

 Wazir Khan's Mosque (Built in 1634 A.D)

Hidden within the old city, this beautiful mosque is called "the Architectural Ornament of Lahore". It is decorated with mosaics and fresoes of infinite variety and colour.

  
 
 Pakistan Handicrafts Shop
This well-stocked shop contains the largest variety of handicrafts in Pakistan, including carpets, embroidery, jewellery, ceramics, onyx, novelties in brass, wood, bone and ivory ets.

The shop remains closed on sunday.

 

 
  
PICK-UP SCHEDULE
 Pick-up Points                                Morning                             Afternoon
TDCP 4-A Lawrence Road            08:30 a.m                          02:30 p.m
Holiday Inn Hotel                             08:40 a.m                          02:40 p.m
Ambassador Hotel                          08:45 a.m                          02:45 p.m
Pearl Continental Hotel                  08:50 a.m                          02:50 p.m
Avari Hotel                                         09:00 a.m                          03:00 p.m

 

Note: Afternoon Tour starts one hour later in summer (1st April to 30th September)

Tour Price:
For Single Person :         Rs. 750/-
For two and above:         Rs. 600/-
Children   (5-10)     :         Rs. 350/-

 The above rates include: Transport (AC, Non AC, Guide Facility, Parking, Toll Taxes and Soft Drinks.Entry Tickets are not included.


WE ALSO ARRANGE THE FOLLOWING TOURS ON ADVANCE RESERVATION

Flag - Lowering Ceremony At Wagha Border

An impressive and exciting ceremony takes place every day at Pak-India border Wahga - 29 kms from Lahore. The cermony begins with the handshake of captions of the two countries, followed by a martial and war like drill. Watch the unique cermony which will thrill and exicte you. You will never forget it.

 

 Tour Price:

For Single Person  :       Rs. 1200/-
For two and above :       Rs. 700/-
Children   (5-10)      :       Rs. 450/
 

MODE OF PAYMENT:
Full payment in advance preferably in cash or pay order will be accepted in favour of THE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF PUNJAB LTD at least 07-days prior to departure.

ITEMS INCLUDED:
Transport AC non AC. Hotel accommodation on sharing room basis with continental breakfast. Road taxes, Entry fee at places of interest and Guide services. All other expenses have to be born by Tourists. Rates are subject to change without notice.

ITEMS RECOMMENDED TO BE TAKEN DURING THE JOURNEY:
Joggers, Rain Jackets/Woollies, Medicines, Hat/Pcap, and sunglasses.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

 

T . D. C. P
Sales & Tourism Promotion
Head Office Lahore
140-Shadman II, Lahore
Ph: (92-42) 9968048-9, 99263285

 

(Regional Office Rawalpindi)
44-The Mall Plaza, Mall Road
Ph: 92-51-9272128
Fax: 92-51-9273216
Email: tdcprwp44@hotmail.com
 
Branch Office Multan
152-Shamsabad near Eidgah, Multan
Ph:061-4510004-5
 
 
web: http://www.tdcp.gop.pk
 

 

 

 

  
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