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The Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, seen through a sandstone arch

Punjab

Pakistan's most populous province — Mughal Lahore, five rivers, and the plains that feed the country.

About this region

Punjab holds the country's densest concentration of Mughal architecture, Sufi shrines and colonial-era cities, spread across the alluvial plains of the five rivers the province is named for.

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Featured destinations

The tiled courtyard facade of the Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore's Walled City
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Lahore Walled City

The old city inside Lahore's gates — Wazir Khan Mosque, the Delhi Gate bazaars and the havelis behind them.

Best season
Autumn · Winter · Spring
Suggested duration
1 day
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The mirrored interior of the Sheesh Mahal at Lahore Fort
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Lahore Fort

The Mughal citadel of Lahore, inscribed with the Shalimar Gardens as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.

Best season
Autumn · Winter · Spring
Suggested duration
1 day
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The curtain walls and bastions of Rohtas Fort following the ridge above the valley
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Rohtas Fort

A sixteenth-century garrison fort above the Kahan river near Jhelum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.

Best season
Autumn · Winter · Spring
Suggested duration
1 day
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The temple buildings of Katas Raj stepped above the sacred pool
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Katas Raj Temples

A Hindu temple complex around a sacred pool in the Salt Range, and an active pilgrimage site.

Best season
Autumn · Winter · Spring
Suggested duration
1 day
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The tiled octagonal tomb of Shah Rukn-e-Alam in Multan
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Multan

One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the region, known for its Sufi shrines and blue-tiled tombs.

Best season
Autumn · Winter
Suggested duration
2 days
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The bastioned brick walls of Derawar Fort rising from the Cholistan sand
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Derawar Fort

A square mud-brick fortress of forty bastions standing alone in the Cholistan Desert south of Bahawalpur.

Best season
Autumn · Winter
Suggested duration
1 day
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Featured treks

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More trekking routes for this region are being added in a future phase.

Journey routes

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Multi-stop journey routes are being mapped for this region.

Culture & heritage

A detailed cultural and historical guide to Punjab — local traditions, language, festivals and etiquette — is planned for a future phase.

Safety & local knowledge

Region-specific safety advisories, permit requirements and road status aren't published yet. Always verify current conditions with local authorities and a licensed guide before travelling in Punjab.