The Journey Begins

When thinking of your next travel destination what comes in mind? How about Pakistan? If not, then I’d like to welcome you to my country.

When you visit, you will discover a country full of remarkable hospitality especially in the Punjab city of Lahore. Lahore is a modern city that is progressing with the times but at its heart, hides a historical gem: The walled city. This city within a city cradles the Mughal heritage, the rise and fall of the Sikh and British empire.

The one place you can see all these influences celebrated together is the Lahore Fort. A mud fort in 1021, Lahore Fort has been through many transformations, being given its current form in 1566 by Mughal Emperor Akbar. Every Mughal emperor, the Sikhs and the British, have added a pavilion, palace, or wall to the Lahore Fort, making it the only monument in Pakistan which represents a complete history of Mughal architecture.

Lahore Fort is also home to The Picture Wall, 17 meters in height and 450 meters in width, it is the biggest mural in the world. It was ordered by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1624 and constructed using a Persian art technique called Kashi Kari which is a decorative art form involving ceramic tiles, faience and fabric. This picture walls houses a hybrid of art:  angels form Europe, Chinese dragons, royal hunts, battles, birds, beasts and history all make an appearance on this glorious wall.

Within the Fort is the Sheesh Mahal a chamber fully encrusted with mirrors which shine like a million stars in the night sky when light catches them.So, welcome to the romance of the Mughals, the fragrant spices of the subcontinent, and the architectural colors of Pakistan, it will be an unforgettable trip filled with history, and magic.