Lahore is an ancient city, full of historic buildings and Mughal artefacts. It is the second largest city in Pakistan with a population of 8.5 million and is regarded as a city of open hearted people with a great sense of humour. It is a well known shopping paradise in Pakistan and has many colourful and interesting bazaars. Of the most well known, Anarkali stands out as a bazaar to visit. Lahore is renowned for the beautiful Shalimar Gardens, a tranquil paradise to walk in and to escape the heat of the city. This masterpiece was commissioned by Shah Jehan and has a series of pools and canals throughout the complex. Adjacent to Lahore Fort is the Badshahi Mosque and is one of the largest on the Indian Subcontinent. Minar-e-Pakistan is a tall minaret in Iqbal Gardens, built as a tribute to the creation of Pakistan.
Hotels can be booked through EasyToBook.com, whether you are after discount hotels or luxury. Pakistani people love cricket and the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore hosts many international matches. Polo is also very popular and matches can be seen at the Lahore Polo Club. Lahore is the centre of education in Pakistan and the University of the Punjab is the oldest such institution off the Indian subcontinent. Both the Mughal Museum and the Lahore Museum are a testament to the days of the Raj and old Pakistan. Getting around is easy with a rickshaw or taxi.