7-Day Pakistan Itinerary: Lahore, Islamabad & Murree

A first week in Pakistan pairs Lahore's Mughal monuments and food streets with green Islamabad and a cool day in the hills.

Day by day

1. Day 1 · Lahore

   Arrive, evening at the Food Street near Badshahi Mosque.

2. Day 2 · Lahore

   Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque and Wazir Khan Mosque in the Walled City.

3. Day 3 · Lahore

   Shalimar Gardens, then the Wagah border ceremony in the evening.

4. Day 4 · Islamabad

   Motorway or train to Islamabad; Faisal Mosque at sunset.

5. Day 5 · Islamabad

   Pakistan Monument, Lok Virsa museum and Daman-e-Koh viewpoint.

6. Day 6 · Murree

   Day trip to the Murree hills and Patriata chairlift.

7. Day 7 · Lahore

   Back to Lahore and fly home.

Vegetarian, Jain & halal food

Food is halal throughout. Vegetarians can ask for daal, chana, sabzi and paratha; Lahore's food streets also have plenty of meat-free snacks.

Travelling with kids or parents

Lahore's old city is crowded: use a car between sights with children or parents. With ten or more days, add Hunza in the north (flights to Gilgit depend on the weather).

Good to know

• Check your government's travel advice and the visa rules for your passport.
• Dress modestly, especially at mosques.
• Carry cash (rupees) outside big cities.

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