How to spend a solo weekend in lahore with friends
If you’re looking for ideas on how to spend a solo weekend in Lahore with friends, only boys, or only girls, you’re in the right place! This guide covers all the best spots to visit and shares a real traveler’s experience exploring the city. Stick around till the end—there are some fun surprises!
This is the story of Mantra, a traveler from India who stayed at the Indigo Heights hotel during her weekend trip to Lahore. We helped her discover the city, and her adventure was so interesting we wanted to share it with you.
A Quick Trip Across the Border
On a whim, I decided to visit Lahore for a weekend from India—just crossing the Wagah border near Amritsar. As soon as I entered this huge city of 12 million people, I realized how exciting (and a little overwhelming) it could be! My first area had just some tea stalls and a KFC with a security guard, so I took a rickshaw to a nicer part of town with fancy shops and restaurants.
At first, I was nervous about exploring alone, but then I thought, “It’s just another city!” And so my adventure began.
Where I Stayed
I booked a room at the Palace Hotel. It wasn’t as fancy as it sounded! The street noise (horns, shouts, and all sorts of sounds) kept me awake at first. I knew Lahore had safety concerns, but remembering how huge the city was helped me relax. Eventually, I fell asleep.
Exploring Lahore’s Treasures
Lahore is Pakistan’s cultural capital, full of history but not overrun by tourists. I found a local tour company and hired a guide named Hasham. We zoomed around on his motorcycle—through tunnels, traffic jams, and busy streets—heading to the famous Old Walled City.
The Old City is like a living museum! Every corner tells stories from the 1600s, when Mughal emperors built beautiful mosques, bathhouses, and gardens. Some mosques are small and hidden, while others are massive—like the colorful Wazir Khan Mosque (built by the same guy who made the Taj Mahal!) and the huge Badshahi Mosque, one of Pakistan’s largest.
Just outside the old walls are more wonders: the grand Lahore Fort and peaceful Shalimar Gardens—perfect for escaping the city noise.
Funny Moments & Local Help
At a local school, I saw a sign that made me laugh:
“Do not beat the students.”
I wondered if this was normal or special advice!
Later, I tried to find “Food Street” (a famous lane full of restaurants in old colonial buildings). My attempt to hire a rickshaw turned into a public event—crowds gathered as I tried to negotiate! Then two friendly locals, Osama and Khalid, stepped in to help.
The next day, I tried again with a driver named Mohammed Hussein, who spoke little English. Our trip was full of wrong turns, potholes, and funny sign language! When we finally found Food Street, it was closed—but some kind strangers convinced the guard to let me in.
On our way back, Mohammed Hussein gave me a bonus tour of the university and fort. We even took selfies together—he insisted on two!
Leaving Lahore
As my trip ended, crossing back to India felt bittersweet. My taxi driver, Aas Mohammed, welcomed me like family at the border. With my passport stamped, I walked back to India, carrying amazing memories of Lahore—a city full of surprises, warmth, and adventure.
Lahore picnic points list
- Jallo Park
- Jilani Park (Racecourse Park)
- Jinnah Garden (Bagh-e-Jinnah)
- Jazzmin Park (DHA)
- Jheel Park
- Model Town Park
- Jail Road Family Park
- Sukh Chayn Gardens
- Lahore Fort & Shalimar Gardens
- Ravi Riverfront Parks
Peaceful place in Lahore
- Basant Monument (Gulberg)
- Chauburji Park
- Lahore Canal (Between Mall Road & Thokar)
- Sufi Barkat Ali Library Garden
- Lawrence Gardens (Now Bagh-e-Jinnah Library)
Unique places to visit in Lahore
- Republic of the Eiffel Tower
- Tomb of Anarkali
- Changa Manga Forest
- Faiz Ghar Museum
- Taxali Gate Lost Heritage
- Lahore Museum’s Lockwood Kipling Gallery
- Cuckoo’s Den Restaurant
- PIA Planetarium
