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Asia Pakistan Lahore Tourist Information Telephone

Overview

Telephone

The guide was updated: 2022-12-05

+92 Pakistan country code 42 Lahore city code

Useful Information

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Passport / Visa

Passport / Visa

Most travellers will need to apply for an entry visa via one of Pakistan's diplomatic missions. Visa on arrival may be issued in certain cases, but only applies to a selected number of nationalities, and only for visitors travelling as part of an organised tour group or on business. Visa-free entry is granted to nationals of the Maldives, Nepal, Samoa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago. Indian residents are subject to extra regulations and are not issued tourist visas, but may enter the country on a different type of visa. Citizens of India, along with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Israel, Nigeria, Palestine, Somalia and Uganda are required to register with the police upon arrival.

Airport

Airport

The city of Lahore is served by Allama Iqbal International Airport. Getting to and from here is possible by public transport (there are two bus routes that run through the city and have stops at the airport; check the website for detailed schedules). Another convenient option, aside from official taxi, are the auto-hiring apps Uber and Careem, its Asian equivalent. The official following taxi companies service the airport: Metro Radio Cab Concourse Hall, Lahore Airport +92 42 111 222 787 www.metrocab.com.pk City Radio Cab Concourse Hall, Lahore Airport +92 21 111 111 129 cityradiocab@hotmail.com

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

As a general rule, the summer months of May through August are bets avoided, for this period is both the hottest (often uncomfortably so) and most humid (especially in August and September). Most religious celebrations take place between November and January, so plan accordingly depending on whether or not you would like to coincide with those. Winter and early spring are best in terms of temperatures, with degrees rarely going into the negatives.

Public Transport

Public Transport

Although the walled city is entirely walkable, getting to locations across town might require using public transport. The Lahore Metrobus line connects the city's north to south, from Shahdara Terminal to Gajjumata Terminal (tickets may be purchased at vednding machines at bus stops). If speed is of priority, taking an official taxi or qingqi (small auto rickshaw) may be your best bet. There is also a red double-decker sightseeing bus whose route includes stops at most of Lahore's attractions. The entire loop takes approximately 2 hours to complete.

Taxi

Taxi

Taxis may be pre-ordered over the phone, and there are multiple carries. Ride hiring apps like Uber and Careem are also used widely. ataxi Park +92 42 111 961 961 www.ataxi.com.pk Euro Taxi +92 42 35972017

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

Pharmacies are scattered in abundance throughout the city. Servaid Pharmacy 24/7 Model Town Circular Road, Lahore +92 42 111 626 364 www.servaid.com.pk

Post

Post

General Post Office:

Telephone

Telephone

+92 Pakistan country code 42 Lahore city code

Electricity

Electricity

230 V, 50Hz "Euro" plugs type C and three round pin type D plugs used

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