Lahore is a spiritual melting pot in Pakistan. Here we explore the city’s must-see mosques, shrines and temples. Brightsun Travel runs regular Lahore flights offers so you can experience Pakistan’s spiritual epicentre for yourself.
Badshahi Mosque
Lahore is home to one of the world’s largest mosques, the Badshahi Mosque. The mosque is a fine example of Mughal architecture from the 1600s, with an open courtyard that can hold up to 100,000 people. Go at night and watch the mosque light up.
Sunehri Masjid Mosque
In Lahore’s Old City you will pass a range of historical buildings. One of the highlights is Sunehri Masjid Mosque, located in the heart of the Old City. The mosque dates back to the 1700s and is famous for its large golden domes and minarets.
Shrine of Data Ganj Bakhsh Hajveri
The Shrine of Data Ganj Bakhsh Hajveri is an Islamic site in Lahore devoted to the 11th century author Data Ganj Bakhsh, a local Sufi preacher. The shrine attracts devotees every Thursday, when you can listen to ‘qawwali’ devotional music.
Mosque of Wazir Khan
East of Lahore’s Old City is the beautiful Mughal-era Mosque of Wazir Khan, known for its delicate tile work. The mosque, which dates back to the 17th century, is said to be one of the most ornately decorated Mughal-era mosques in the world.
Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
The Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh is a famous Sikh site in Lahore, located near the Lahore Fort, and one of the city’s star attractions. The site houses the ashes of the founder of the Sikh empire, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and is a sacred site in the city.
Gurdwara of Arjan Dev
Located in the same compound as the Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Gurdwara of Arjan Dev is a Sikh temple is the largest of its kind in Lahore. The temple is an important pilgrimage site in Lahore, attracting visitors from across the region.
Moti Mosque at the Lahore Fort Complex
The Old City is home to Lahore’s biggest attractions, including the Lahore Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with Moit Mosque or ‘Pearl Mosque’ located within its grounds. The mosque is a white marble structure dating back to the Mughal era.
Grand Jamia Mosque
The Grand Jamia Mosque is the third largest mosque in Pakistan and the seventh largest mosque in the world, located in the heart of Lahore. Opened in 2014, the mosque is a prominent religious building in the city, capable of hosting 70,000 worshippers.
Getting there
Brightsun Travel has year round Lahore flights from UK - contact us for details.
Badshahi Mosque
Lahore is home to one of the world’s largest mosques, the Badshahi Mosque. The mosque is a fine example of Mughal architecture from the 1600s, with an open courtyard that can hold up to 100,000 people. Go at night and watch the mosque light up.
Sunehri Masjid Mosque
In Lahore’s Old City you will pass a range of historical buildings. One of the highlights is Sunehri Masjid Mosque, located in the heart of the Old City. The mosque dates back to the 1700s and is famous for its large golden domes and minarets.
Shrine of Data Ganj Bakhsh Hajveri
The Shrine of Data Ganj Bakhsh Hajveri is an Islamic site in Lahore devoted to the 11th century author Data Ganj Bakhsh, a local Sufi preacher. The shrine attracts devotees every Thursday, when you can listen to ‘qawwali’ devotional music.
Mosque of Wazir Khan
East of Lahore’s Old City is the beautiful Mughal-era Mosque of Wazir Khan, known for its delicate tile work. The mosque, which dates back to the 17th century, is said to be one of the most ornately decorated Mughal-era mosques in the world.
Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
The Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh is a famous Sikh site in Lahore, located near the Lahore Fort, and one of the city’s star attractions. The site houses the ashes of the founder of the Sikh empire, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and is a sacred site in the city.
Gurdwara of Arjan Dev
Located in the same compound as the Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Gurdwara of Arjan Dev is a Sikh temple is the largest of its kind in Lahore. The temple is an important pilgrimage site in Lahore, attracting visitors from across the region.
Moti Mosque at the Lahore Fort Complex
The Old City is home to Lahore’s biggest attractions, including the Lahore Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with Moit Mosque or ‘Pearl Mosque’ located within its grounds. The mosque is a white marble structure dating back to the Mughal era.
Grand Jamia Mosque
The Grand Jamia Mosque is the third largest mosque in Pakistan and the seventh largest mosque in the world, located in the heart of Lahore. Opened in 2014, the mosque is a prominent religious building in the city, capable of hosting 70,000 worshippers.
Getting there
Brightsun Travel has year round Lahore flights from UK - contact us for details.