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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
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Lahore
Punjab, Pakistan · Asia
About Lahore
Lahore sits on the route: 15 minutes from Model Town, 50km from Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple).
Lahore is in Punjab, Pakistan, with about 13 million people. The nearest town is Model Town, about 9 km away.
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 andRead 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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Within an hour or so of Lahore: Hiran Minar (43 km), Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) (50 km), Kesar Da Dhaba (50 km).
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Lahore is in Punjab, Pakistan, about 9 km from Model Town.
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- 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.
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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
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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
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