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Lahore

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About Lahore

Lahore sits on the route: 15 minutes from Model Town, 50km from Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple).

Lahore is a major city located in Punjab, Pakistan. With a population of 13,004,135, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.

On a road trip, Lahore sits in Pakistan. It's in the Asia/Karachi time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lahore to your route.

About Lahore

Lahore is the capital and largest city of the Pakistani province of Punjab. It is the second-largest city in Pakistan, after Karachi, and 27th largest in the world, with a population of over 14 million. Lahore is one of Pakistan's major industrial, educational and economic hubs. It has been the historic capital and

Read more cultural centre of the wider Punjab region, and is a major socially liberal, progressive, and cosmopolitan city in the country. The site of the city has been inhabited for around two millennia, although Lahore itself rose to prominence in the late 10th century. At times Lahore has served as the capital of several empires, including the Odi Shahis, Ghaznavid Empire and Delhi Sultanate. It was one of the principal cities in the Mughal Empire, being its capital city during the reign of Akbar. During this period, it was one of the largest cities in the world. In the 18th century Lahore fell into a period of decay while being contested among the Durranis and the Sikhs; it regained some of its former grandeur when it became capital of the Kingdom of Lahore in the early 19th century. It was annexed to the British Raj in 1849 and became the capital of Punjab Province. Lahore was central to the independence movements of British India, with the city being the site of both the Declaration of Indian Independence and the resolution for the establishment of Pakistan. It suffered rioting during the partition of British India in 1947. Following the independence of Pakistan, Lahore remained the capital of Punjab province. Lahore is located in central-eastern Punjab, along the Ravi River, and has a strong cultural and political influence over the country being capital of its most populated province. It is a UNESCO City of Literature and major centre for Pakistan's publishing industry, and is as such a foremost centre of Pakistan's literary scene. The city is also a major centre of education, with some of the country's leading universities based there. Lahore is home to Pakistan's Punjabi film industry, and is a major centre of Qawwali music. The city hosts a significant portion of Pakistan's tourism industry, with major attractions including the Walled City, the Badshahi and Wazir Khan mosques, as well as several Sikh and Sufi shrines. Lahore is also home to the Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Where is Lahore located?

Lahore is located in Punjab, Pakistan, Asia. The coordinates are 31.5580 latitude, 74.3507 longitude.

What is the population of Lahore?

Lahore has a population of approximately 13,004,135 people, making it a major city in Pakistan.

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Quick Information

Population
13,004,135
Continent
Asia
Country
Pakistan
Region
Punjab
Timezone
Asia/Karachi
Coordinates
31.5580, 74.3507

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Worth the detour from Lahore

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Hiran Minar

A Mughal tower and octagonal pavilion set in a huge water tank near Sheikhupura, built by Jahangir between 1607 and 1620 as a monument to his pet antelope Mansraj.

43 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple)

The holiest gurdwara of Sikhism, a stunning gold-and-marble temple surrounded by a sacred pool.

50 km · about 60 min drive

restaurant

Kesar Da Dhaba

A cramped dhaba down a Chowk Passian lane in old Amritsar, cooking in desi ghee over wood fires since 1916. Known for its dal and thick parathas served with a lump of white butter.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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Model Town

🇵🇰 Pakistan

9 km awayPop. 100,000

Muridke

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Shekhupura

🇵🇰 Pakistan

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Kamoke

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Chak Five Hundred Seventy-five

🇵🇰 Pakistan

49 km awayPop. 24,295

Kasur

🇵🇰 Pakistan

50 km awayPop. 510,875

Amritsar

🇮🇳 India

50 km awayPop. 1,159,227

Jandiala Sher Khan

🇵🇰 Pakistan

50 km awayPop. 10,985

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