Although most parts of the Royal Fort were constructed around 1566 A.D. by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar the Great, there is evidence that a mud fort was in existence here in 1021 A.D. as well, when Mahmood of Ghazna invaded this area. Akbar demolished the old mud fort and constructed most of the modern Fort, as we see it today, on the old foundations. The Royal Fort is rectangular. The main gates are located alongside the centre of the western and eastern walls. Every succeeding Mughal Emperor as well as the Sikhs, and the British in their turn, added a pavilion, palace or wall to the Fort. Emperor Jehangir extended the gardens and constructed the palaces that we see today in the Jehangir?s Quadrangle, while Shah-Jehan added Diwan-e-Khas, Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) and his own Sleeping Chambers. Aurangzeb built the impressive main gate which faces the Hazoori Bagh lying in between the Badshahi Mosque and the Fort. The Famous Sheesh Mahal or Palace of Mirrors is in the north-east corner of the Fort. This is the most beautiful palace in the Fort and is decorated with small mirrors of different colours set. The part of the wall of the Elephant Steps towards the Fort?s inner gate are scarred by bullet marks, bearing testimony to the Sikh Civil War of 1847 A.D. The Sleeping Chamber of Mai Jindan houses a very interesting museum with relics from Mughal and the Sikh periods.

Lahore's only good thing is the bus to Amritsar.

The Internet Inn is not a good idea, at all.

Interacting with Locals, Never ask them to guide you toward your direction, because upto 90 % they lead you the wrong way... Visit to the city is a must,,,, You'll find lots of historic places there,,, some include the famous Badshahi Mosque,, Pakistan Monument,,, Sheesh Mehal,, Shahi Bagh,,, Jhangir's Tomb,,, and the list goes on...

Drink a drink called 'kaneri ka kuna' its fab you'll want more....3

should go to The Village restuarant

Food Court is a must: a whole street dedicated to food!!! Shows how the Lahoris take their stomach seriously. All kinds of foods there: meat, fish, vegetables, ... even pan fried mutton testicles! And after the meal, why not give a try to chewing some betel nuts. A complete and enchanting experience.

don't you ever sleep on the railway station in lahore!!! ;)

Great eating places in Defence Housing Authority and a cool cinema.

Take a trip to Food Street! The best view is from Cuckoo's (view of Badshai Masjid).