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Pakistan · 7 days

Mon 5 Apr – Sun 11 Apr 2027 · Lahore → Islamabad → Murree · 6 nights

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1 adultBalanced paceMid-range
Total
£1,469
Flights included · approximate
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The trip total includes flights. Daily costs below don't: flights are counted once, in Where the money goes.

A culture-heavy loop through Lahore, Islamabad and Murree with mosques, forts, bazaars and hill country scenery. The plan keeps transfers light, with fuller sightseeing only on the two full city days.

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  1. Flight · time not provided
    London → Lahore
    Approximate duration: ~9 h 30 min
  2. Lunch
    Airport or hotel lunch in Lahore
    £3
  3. Afternoon · ~2 h
    Free time
    Time to rest or explore around your hotel at your own pace.
    Free
  4. ~50 min from Hotel in Gulberg
  5. Evening · ~2 h
    Food Street, GawalmandiView on Maps

    A classic evening food street for Lahori snacks and a relaxed first dinner. Start early and pick a table where you can watch the street come alive.

    ~£4PKR 1,476
Getting around: Metrobus ≈ £2 · Careem / inDrive instead ≈ £5–£7Route on Google Maps ↗

Tonight: Gulberg (Lahore) · 4★ hotel ~£53–£98/nightView on MapsCheck hotels · 3 nights on Agoda

Stay
£71
Food
£7
Local transport (bus/metro)
£19
Activities
Free

The flight is counted once, in Where the money goes.

Journeys today: Flight Heathrow Airport (London) → Allama Iqbal International Airport (Lahore) usually ~9 h 30 min in the air (departure time not known) · Home (London) → Heathrow Airport (London) (time depends on where you start) · Allama Iqbal International Airport (Lahore) → Gulberg (Lahore) ~20 min (distance-based estimate; route not verified)
Local travel (estimate): ~1 h 40 min between today's stops: Hotel in Gulberg → Food Street, Gawalmandi ~50 min · Food Street, Gawalmandi → Hotel in Gulberg ~50 min; distance-based estimate, routes and connections not verified
Check actual departure, connections and last service:
  • Hotel in Gulberg (Lahore) → Food Street, Gawalmandi (Lahore): check transit ↗
  • Food Street, Gawalmandi (Lahore) → Hotel in Gulberg (Lahore): check transit ↗
External results may differ; TripRai estimates are unchanged. Choose your travel date and time there.
  • London to Lahore · price in Flights above
  • Home → Heathrow Airport · Heathrow Express + London Underground: £15 · or Uber / Bolt £38–£52
  • Allama Iqbal International Airport → Gulberg · Careem / inDrive: ≈ £2
  • Taxi and ride-app fares are shown as a range: they change with traffic and time of day.

Try a mixed Lahori spread with grilled meat, naan and chaat in Gawalmandi (Lahore).

No checked restaurants here yet: these meals are suggestions.

Find restaurants near Gawalmandi (Lahore) →
  • Carry cash for bazaar snacks and small purchases, though cards work well in larger hotels and restaurants.
  • The metrobus and Orange Line are useful for simple cross-city hops, but old-city lanes are best on foot.
  • Dress modestly for mosque visits and avoid walking directly into prayer space during worship.
  • Popular food is often spicy and rich, so start with smaller portions if you want to keep the pace comfortable.

  1. Breakfast
    Breakfast at a casual hotel café in Gulberg (Lahore)
    £1
  2. ~55 min from Hotel in Gulberg
  3. Morning · ~1 h 30 min
    Badshahi MosqueView on Maps
    Opening hours are unverified. Check official information for your date before visiting.

    The great Mughal mosque and one of Lahore’s signature sights. Admire the courtyard, marble detail and red sandstone; dress modestly and keep your visit around prayer times in mind.

    Hours: Opening hours are unverified. Check official information for your date before visiting.

    Getting there: Wazir Khan Chowk stop area, then a short walk through the old city streets.

    Nearby: Lahore Fort, Minar-e-Pakistan

    Free
  4. Lunch
    Simple lunch near the old city in Lahore
    £3
  5. Afternoon · ~2 h 30 min
    Free time
    Time to rest or explore around your hotel at your own pace.
    Free
  6. Evening · ~1 h 30 min
    Free time
    Time to rest or explore around your hotel at your own pace.
    Free
  7. Dinner
    Snacks and dinner near your hotel in Gulberg (Lahore)
    £4
Getting around: Metrobus ≈ £2 · Careem / inDrive instead ≈ £5–£7Route on Google Maps ↗

Tonight: Gulberg (Lahore) · 4★ hotel ~£53–£98/nightView on Maps

Stay
£71
Food
£8
Local transport (bus/metro)
£2
Activities
Free
Local travel (estimate): ~1 h 50 min between today's stops: Hotel in Gulberg → Badshahi Mosque ~55 min · Badshahi Mosque → Hotel in Gulberg ~55 min; distance-based estimate, routes and connections not verified
Check actual departure, connections and last service:
  • Hotel in Gulberg (Lahore) → Badshahi Mosque (Lahore): check transit ↗
  • Badshahi Mosque (Lahore) → Hotel in Gulberg (Lahore): check transit ↗
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Tip: Carry cash for small stalls and keep a light shawl for mosque entry.

Go for nihari, charsi-style karahi or a kabab plate in the old city area (Lahore).

No checked restaurants here yet: these meals are suggestions.

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  1. Breakfast
    Breakfast in Gulberg before heading out
    £1
  2. ~45 min from Hotel in Gulberg
  3. Morning · ~2 h
    Lahore MuseumView on Maps
    Opening hours are unverified. Check official information for your date before visiting.
    Tickets on GetYourGuide

    A major museum with rich collections covering Gandhara art, Mughal history, and Pakistan’s cultural heritage. Browse the galleries to get context before exploring the old city, and look out for the famous gallery displays and artefacts. Mornings are best for a quieter, slower visit before the day gets busy.

    Hours: Opening hours are unverified. Check official information for your date before visiting.

    Nearby: Anarkali Bazaar, Wazir Khan Mosque

    ~£1PKR 502
  4. Lunch
    Lunch near Lahore Museum in Anarkali (Lahore)
    £3
  5. ~15 min from Lahore Museum
  6. Afternoon · ~1 h 30 min
    Wazir Khan MosqueView on Maps
    Opening hours are unverified. Check official information for your date before visiting.

    A richly decorated Mughal mosque famed for its tilework, frescoes, and elegant courtyard. Spend time admiring the detail up close and photographing the colorful facade in the afternoon light. Dress respectfully and be ready for uneven lanes around the old city approach.

    Hours: Opening hours are unverified. Check official information for your date before visiting.

    Nearby: Lahore Museum

    Free
  7. ~15 min from Wazir Khan Mosque
  8. Evening · ~2 h
    Anarkali BazaarView on Maps
    Anarkali Station (Orange Line), 10 min walk.

    A historic bazaar that stays lively into the evening for shopping and wandering. Keep your focus on the main lanes and the older food areas nearby.

    Getting there: Anarkali Station (Orange Line), 10 min walk.

    Nearby: Lahore Museum

    Free
  9. Dinner
    Bazaar dinner in Anarkali (Lahore)
    £4
Getting around: Metrobus ≈ £4 · Careem / inDrive instead ≈ £7–£9Route on Google Maps ↗

Tonight: Gulberg (Lahore) · 4★ hotel ~£53–£98/nightView on Maps

Stay
£71
Food
£8
Local transport (bus/metro)
£4
Activities
£1
Local travel (estimate): ~2 h between today's stops: Hotel in Gulberg → Lahore Museum ~45 min · Lahore Museum → Wazir Khan Mosque ~15 min · Wazir Khan Mosque → Anarkali Bazaar ~15 min · Anarkali Bazaar → Hotel in Gulberg ~45 min; distance-based estimate, routes and connections not verified
Check actual departure, connections and last service:
  • Hotel in Gulberg (Lahore) → Lahore Museum (Lahore): check transit ↗
  • Lahore Museum (Lahore) → Wazir Khan Mosque (Lahore): check transit ↗
  • Wazir Khan Mosque (Lahore) → Anarkali Bazaar (Lahore): check transit ↗
  • Anarkali Bazaar (Lahore) → Hotel in Gulberg (Lahore): check transit ↗
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Try paya, kebabs or a Lahore-style thali around Anarkali (Lahore).

No checked restaurants here yet: these meals are suggestions.

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1 thing to look at on this day

  • dinner: "casual dinner near your hotel in F-7 (Islamabad)" is off the day's way

A travel day, so only light stops near your hotel.

  1. Breakfast
    Early breakfast in Lahore before departure
    £1
  2. Morning · ~4 h 30 min
    Lahore to Islamabad by train

    Train from Lahore to Islamabad, about 4.5 hours. Book seats early.

  3. Lunch
    Arrival lunch in Islamabad near Blue Area
    £3
  4. ~25 min from Hotel in F-7
  5. Afternoon · ~1 h 30 min
    Faisal MosqueView on Maps
    Opening hours are unverified. Check official information for your date before visiting.

    Pakistan’s most famous mosque, set against the Margalla Hills. Walk the forecourt slowly and dress modestly; it is the clear must-see for a first afternoon in the capital.

    Hours: Opening hours are unverified. Check official information for your date before visiting.

    Free
  6. ~15 min from Faisal Mosque
  7. Evening · ~1 h 30 min
    Daman-e-KohView on Maps

    A hilltop viewpoint for sunset and city lights over Islamabad. Arrive with time for the main terrace and a short stroll, then leave before it gets too late.

    Free
  8. Dinner
    Casual dinner near your hotel in F-7 (Islamabad)
    £4
Getting around: Metrobus ≈ £3 · Careem / inDrive instead ≈ ≈ £3Route on Google Maps ↗

Tonight: F-7 (Islamabad) · 4★ hotel ~£68–£120/nightView on MapsCheck hotels · 2 nights on Agoda

Stay
£89
Food
£8
Trains
£12
Local transport (bus/metro)
£5
Activities
Free
Journeys today: Train Lahore Junction (Lahore) → Margalla Station (Islamabad) ~4 h 30 min · Gulberg (Lahore) → Lahore Junction (Lahore) ~35 min (distance-based estimate; route not verified) · Margalla Station (Islamabad) → F-7 (Islamabad) ~20 min (distance-based estimate; route not verified)
Local travel (estimate): ~1 h 5 min between today's stops: Hotel in F-7 → Faisal Mosque ~25 min · Faisal Mosque → Daman-e-Koh ~15 min · Daman-e-Koh → Hotel in F-7 ~25 min; distance-based estimate, routes and connections not verified
Check actual departure, connections and last service:
  • Lahore Junction (Lahore) → Margalla Station (Islamabad): check transit ↗
  • Gulberg (Lahore) → Lahore Junction (Lahore): check transit ↗
  • Margalla Station (Islamabad) → F-7 (Islamabad): check transit ↗
  • Hotel in F-7 (Islamabad) → Faisal Mosque (Islamabad): check transit ↗
  • Faisal Mosque (Islamabad) → Daman-e-Koh (Islamabad): check transit ↗
  • Daman-e-Koh (Islamabad) → Hotel in F-7 (Islamabad): check transit ↗
External results may differ; TripRai estimates are unchanged. Choose your travel date and time there.
Tip: Carry a light layer for the hills after sunset.
  • Lahore to Islamabad train: £12 (estimate)
  • Gulberg → Lahore Junction · Metrobus: £1 · or Careem / inDrive ≈ £3
  • Margalla Station → F-7 · Metrobus: £1 · or Careem / inDrive ≈ £1
  • Taxi and ride-app fares are shown as a range: they change with traffic and time of day.

Choose a popular Pakistani grill house or cafe in F-7 (Islamabad) for kebabs, pulao and karahi.

No checked restaurants here yet: these meals are suggestions.

Find restaurants near F-7 (Islamabad) →
  • Most visitors find ride-hailing the easiest way to move between sights and restaurant districts.
  • The city is spread out, so grouping sights by sector saves time and energy.
  • Respect mosque etiquette and keep shoulders and knees covered for religious sites.
  • Evenings can feel breezy near the hills, so carrying a light layer is useful.

2 things to look at on this day

  • breakfast: "hotel breakfast in F-7 (Islamabad)" is off the day's way
  • dinner: "village dinner near your hotel in F-7 (Islamabad)" is off the day's way
  1. Breakfast
    Hotel breakfast in F-7 (Islamabad)
    £1
  2. ~25 min from Hotel in F-7
  3. Morning · ~2 h
    Lok Virsa MuseumView on Maps
    Opening hours are unverified. Check official information for your date before visiting.
    Tickets on GetYourGuide

    A museum devoted to Pakistan’s folk traditions, crafts, music, and regional heritage. Move through the exhibits to see handmade textiles, instruments, and village-style displays that give a broad cultural overview. A morning visit is ideal for a calm pace and easier browsing.

    Hours: Opening hours are unverified. Check official information for your date before visiting.

    ~£1PKR 299
  4. Lunch
    Casual lunch near Shakarparian (Islamabad)
    £3
  5. ~20 min from Lok Virsa Museum
  6. Afternoon · ~1 h 30 min
    Pakistan MonumentView on Maps
    Opening hours are unverified. Check official information for your date before visiting.
    Tickets on GetYourGuide

    A national landmark shaped like a blooming flower, representing the country’s provinces and unity. Walk around the platform for wide views and spend time in the surrounding park and museum area. Afternoon light works well for photos, so bring sun protection if you plan to linger outside.

    Hours: Opening hours are unverified. Check official information for your date before visiting.

    Nearby: Rose and Jasmine Garden

    ~£1PKR 299
  7. Evening · ~2 h
    Free time
    Time to rest or explore around your hotel at your own pace.
    Free
  8. Dinner
    Village dinner near your hotel in F-7 (Islamabad)
    £4
Getting around: Metrobus ≈ £3 · Careem / inDrive instead ≈ £3–£5Route on Google Maps ↗

Tonight: F-7 (Islamabad) · 4★ hotel ~£68–£120/nightView on Maps

Stay
£89
Food
£8
Local transport (bus/metro)
£3
Activities
£2
Local travel (estimate): ~1 h 10 min between today's stops: Hotel in F-7 → Lok Virsa Museum ~25 min · Lok Virsa Museum → Pakistan Monument ~20 min · Pakistan Monument → Hotel in F-7 ~25 min; distance-based estimate, routes and connections not verified
Check actual departure, connections and last service:
  • Hotel in F-7 (Islamabad) → Lok Virsa Museum (Islamabad): check transit ↗
  • Lok Virsa Museum (Islamabad) → Pakistan Monument (Islamabad): check transit ↗
  • Pakistan Monument (Islamabad) → Hotel in F-7 (Islamabad): check transit ↗
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Tip: Keep your camera and small cash handy for viewpoints and village cafés.

Try kebab platters and chapli kebab at a well-known casual spot in Islamabad’s restaurant districts.

No checked restaurants here yet: these meals are suggestions.

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A travel day, so only light stops near your hotel.

  1. Breakfast
    Early breakfast in Islamabad before departure
    £1
  2. Morning · ~2 h 30 min
    Islamabad to Murree by bus

    Bus from Islamabad to Murree, about 2.5 hours. Book seats early.

  3. Lunch
    Simple lunch after arrival in Murree
    £3
  4. ~5 min walk from Hotel in Murree Hills
  5. Afternoon · ~1 h 30 min
    Kashmir PointView on Maps

    A classic Murree viewpoint with broad hill and valley views. It is the best low-effort first stop after arrival, so keep the visit short and easy.

    Nearby: Mall Road, Punjab House Grounds View

    Free
  6. ~7 min walk from Kashmir Point
  7. Evening · ~2 h
    Mall RoadView on Maps

    Murree’s main evening promenade with shops, snacks and hill-town bustle. Start near the main pedestrian stretch and keep the walk easy in the cooler air.

    Nearby: Kashmir Point, Pindi Point

    Free
  8. Dinner
    Hill-town dinner on Mall Road (Murree)
    £4
Getting around: Walk for short hops, or Careem / inDrive when you're short on time.

Tonight: Murree Hills (Murree) · 4★ hotel ~£75–£120/nightView on MapsCheck hotels · 1 night on Agoda

Stay
£93
Food
£8
Buses
£2
Local transport
£1
Activities
Free
Journeys today: Bus Pirwadhai Bus Terminal (Islamabad) → Murree Bus Stand (Murree) ~2 h 30 min · F-7 (Islamabad) → Pirwadhai Bus Terminal (Islamabad) ~15 min (distance-based estimate; route not verified)
  • Islamabad to Murree bus: £2 (estimate)
  • F-7 → Pirwadhai Bus Terminal · Metrobus: £1 · or Careem / inDrive ≈ £1
  • Around town: Hotel in Murree Hills → Kashmir Point → Mall Road → Hotel in Murree Hills · Walk: £0 for the day · Route on Google Maps ↗
  • Taxi and ride-app fares are shown as a range: they change with traffic and time of day.

Have chai, pakoras and a simple karahi meal along Mall Road (Murree).

No checked restaurants here yet: these meals are suggestions.

Find restaurants near Murree Hills (Murree) →
  • The hill weather changes quickly, so keep a warm layer and comfortable shoes with you.
  • Cash is useful for small shops, snacks and viewpoint stops along the main roads.
  • Keep the sightseeing simple and close to the ridge road to avoid unnecessary backtracking.
  • Tea stalls and snack counters are a good way to sample local hill-town food between stops.

A travel day, so only light stops near your hotel.

Leaving today: TripRai does not know your flight time, so this day is tentative: the places and lunch before the airport are optional, so skip them if the ride and check-in would be tight. Check out by about 11:00; confirm your hotel's actual check-out time and luggage storage availability. Allow time to collect bags before the airport transfer. Be at the airport 3 hours before an international flight; eat there only if there is time.

  1. Breakfast
    Breakfast in Murree before the hill outing
    £1
  2. ~20 min from Hotel in Murree Hills
  3. Morning · ~3 h
    Pindi PointView on Maps

    A popular viewpoint in Murree overlooking the hills and forested slopes. Take in the scenery, enjoy a gentle stroll, and use the open viewpoints for photos while the air is still cool. Go in the morning for clearer views before cloud and haze can build later in the day.

    Nearby: Murree Wildlife Park, New Murree Chairlift area

    Free
  4. Lunch
    Late lunch in Murree on the way back
    £3
  5. Afternoon · ~1 h 30 min
    Head to the airport
    Check-out is usually by 11:00: collect your bags and travel to the airport, to be there 3 hours before an international flight (2 hours before a domestic one).
    Free
  6. Flight · time not provided
    Murree → London
    Approximate duration: ~9 h 30 min
Getting around: Bus ≈ £2 · Careem / inDrive instead ≈ ≈ £2Route on Google Maps ↗
Stay
Free
Food
£4
Local transport (bus/metro)
£30
Activities
Free

The flight is counted once, in Where the money goes.

Journeys today: Flight Islamabad International Airport (Murree) → Heathrow Airport (London) usually ~9 h 30 min in the air (departure time not known) · Murree Hills (Murree) → Islamabad International Airport (Murree) ~1 h 35 min (distance-based estimate; route not verified) · Heathrow Airport (London) → Home (London) (time depends on where you start)
Local travel (estimate): ~40 min between today's stops: Hotel in Murree Hills → Pindi Point ~20 min · Pindi Point → Hotel in Murree Hills ~20 min; distance-based estimate, routes and connections not verified
Check actual departure, connections and last service:
  • Hotel in Murree Hills (Murree) → Pindi Point (Murree): check transit ↗
  • Pindi Point (Murree) → Hotel in Murree Hills (Murree): check transit ↗
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  • Murree to London · price in Flights above
  • Murree Hills → Islamabad International Airport · Careem / inDrive: £11–£15
  • Heathrow Airport → Home · Heathrow Express + London Underground: £15 · or Uber / Bolt £38–£52
  • Taxi and ride-app fares are shown as a range: they change with traffic and time of day.

Keep it simple with tea, paratha and a hill-side chicken or veg plate in Murree Bazaar.

No checked restaurants here yet: these meals are suggestions.

Find restaurants near Murree Hills (Murree) →

Where the money goes

Flights (estimate)
£853
Stay (6 nights)
£484
Food
£51
Trains & buses
£14
Local transport
£64
Activities
£3
Total
£1,469
Share of the listed estimate
  • Flights (estimate)58%
  • Stay (6 nights)33%
  • Food3%
  • Trains & buses<1%
  • Local transport4%
  • Activities<1%

Percentages are rounded. Prices are estimates.

Flying between cities instead?

Lahore → Islamabad: by train in this plan, trip total £1,469 · flying instead, changing fares only: about £1,506

This comparison changes only the fare between cities. Airport/station transfers, hotel nights and availability must be recalculated before booking. Flight comparisons include check-in, arrival and airport-access estimates (at least 4.5h for domestic travel); confirm the actual route and flights.

All figures are estimates. Hotels and meals are typical prices for the area, not live quotes. Local prices converted at £1 = PKR 369 (rate of 28 Oct 2026).

Before you go

To do

  1. Add your flight times so your arrival and departure days fit around them. Until then, the places on those days are tentative.
  2. Visa: check the current visa or e-visa rules for Pakistan, which differ by nationality (United Kingdom), and confirm your passport validity on official government sources. These rules change often, so we don't state them here.

Good to know

  • Flights: Includes flights London → Lahore via Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) and Murree via Islamabad International Airport (ISB) → London, estimated (£853).
  • Hours, prices and travel times are typical estimates, not live. Taxi fares are shown as a range. Check them before you go.

Map records: 10 of 11 places · Named restaurants: 0 of 18 meals. Map identity does not confirm current hours, prices or dietary suitability.

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