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LAHORE - The Heart of Pakistan

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This is a city of bazaars, glorious fading elegance from British colonial architecture, palaces, tombs and mosques from past empires and of course the brilliant architecture from Mughal times. On the other hand, 5 star hotels, shopping malls and resorts abound in exclusive areas of the city. The suburbs of Gulberg and Defence feature beautiful mansions and trendy shopping areas. The heart of Lahore is the Walled City or Inner City, which was fortified during Mughal times. Many of the 13 gates were demolished during British rule but a few still remain. Lahore has been blessed with some of the greatest architectural achievements of the Mughal Empire. The Badshahi Mosque...built of marble and sandstone, Lahore Fort..with additions from all of the major Mughal Emperors, Wazir Khan Mosque..famous for its tile work, the Mausoleo of Emperor Jehangir and his Empress, Nur Jehan. Havelis (palaces) of the rich and powerful from Mughal and Sikh times dot the area and many are being...

Travel Options In Pakistan: A Guide To Getting Around The Country

Domestic and overseas tourism in Pakistan has recorded a sudden growth over the past few years. It is because of its breathtaking beauty, rich cultural heritage and hospitable people. A part of the credit also goes to its fast developing transport system. This includes internal and international transport. The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation organizers tours for travelers. They not only make travel arrangements but also arrange accommodation. This is one way to get around the country. However, if you're an avid traveler who loves to find his way on his own, you should be well versed with the available commute options. Here's a short Pakistan travel guide. By Plane:  The Asian country has an extensive international and domestic air network. It has a total of 134 airfields out of which 11 are international airports. Popular airlines such as Etihad, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Kuwait Airways and Saudi Arabian Airlines handle international tr...

How to Rent a Car in Pakistan

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More and more people travel to Pakistan and especially to the capital Islamabad on business. While the public transportation network is vast, you will be better off relying on your own transport to ensure that you will not be late for meetings and other important events. It's easy to rent a car in Pakistan to use during your stay in the country. Here are some essential tips to help you ensure that you will rent the right vehicle at an affordable price. General Requirements To rent a car in Pakistan, you will need an international driver's license, also known as international driving permit (IDP), if you are a foreigner. You can obtain this license via the licensing authorities in your country before departure. The minimum legal age for driving in Pakistan is 18 and this applies to foreign nationals who drive a rental car within the country. At the same time, many car rental companies in the country have a young driver requirement under which drivers who a...

Car Rental Tips for Your Holiday Car Hire

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When seeking for car rental a search engine can help you find the best car rental deal available in your area. Yes, you could look up the yellow pages and you could trawl through the classifies ads for car rental firms, but it is so much simpler just to go online and carry out a search for websites offering car hire in Pakistan or in any other country. There are many reasons for hiring a car on your holiday , among them: a) You have no car of your own: few families have no car these days, but many who don't travel a lot, particularly the unemployed or retirees, find it cheaper to hire a car when they need one than to purchase, insure, tax and maintain a vehicle that will be used only for the shopping at most. b) Your car is too small for a family vacation. Sure, you might be able to fit them in for a trip to the movies, but a vacation? By finding the best vacation Askari Cars rental Pakistan deal you can go on holiday with spanking new SUV or 4x4 that can...