Picnic places in Lahore

Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and is largest city in Pakistan subsequent to Karachi. It is generally known as the Heart of Pakistan, because of its historical importance before and at the creation of Pakistan, and also being a cultural, political and educational centre of the country having maximum number of educational and cultural institutes. It is also often called the Garden of the Mughals or the City of Gardens for the reason that the heritage of the Mughal Empire formate in this city. It is situated near the Ravi River and Wagah, close to the Pakistan-India border.

Lahore is very famous for its great picnic places. People from Lahore and all over Pakistan in addition to abroad populace always take pleasure in the picnic places of Lahore with their families.

Following are the famous picnic places in Lahore.

1. Shahi Qila:

This is the most famous historical place in Lahore and was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. This was constructed on the bank or river Ravi. Afterwards river changed its direction. It is now the best picnic place in the Lahore.

2. Badshahi Mosque:

It is adjacent to Shahi Qila and was built by Mughal Emporer Aurangzeb Alamgir.

3. Shalamar Garden:

This Garden was built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan. This is situated at GT Road near UET Lahore.

4. Safari Zoo Park:
Safari Zoo and Lion Park is the best modern family picnic place in Lahore. It is situated at 11 KM from Thokar Chowk towards Raiwand. You can celebrate a full picnic day here. Dont forget to prepare biryani and qorma before leaving to Safari Zoo Park. Also you can have a Bar-B-Q Party in the beautiful Safari Park. So its a best place for picnic on Eid-Ul-Azha.
If you have a car, you can go inside Lions area on your car and enjoy Lions walking along with your car.
Caution: Never open the window of your vehicle while visiting area of Lions. Make movies and take pictures from inside of your car. Don't try to be a brave one rather you will be a foolish one.

5. Jehangir’s Tomb
Jehangir tomb is situated near north side of ravi river. You can turn from shahdra towards Jehangir tomb. This tomb was built by Noor Jehan in the memory of her beloved Husband Jehangir. A very good picnic spot for families.

6. Sozo Water Park

7. Jallo Park

8. Wagah Border

9. Lahore Museum

10. Science Museum

11. Lahore Zoo

12. Jinnah Garden

13. Changa Manga (83 KM from Lahore Towards Multan)

13. Joy land, Sind baad, Fortress Stadium (Best place for children below 10)

14. Noor Jehan Tomb (Adjacent to Jehangir's Tomb in Shahdra)

15. Meenar E Pakistan

16. Food Street Anarkali

17. Alhamra Theateres

18. Alhamra Art Complex (Qaddafi Stadium)


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