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Transportation In Lahore

Transportation in Lahore is very efficient, making Lahore one of the most easilyaccessible cities in Pakistan. Apart from the Grand Trunk road that connects Lahore toIslamabad, the Pakistan government has introduced a number of other under passes andlinking roads to avoid the usual traffic congestion. This can be evidently proven from therecent records that show Lahore as having the highest number of underway passages.The very reliable transportation in Lahore connects the city to other parts of the country by means of railway, air and bus. Besides, Rickshaws and taxis have proved to be themost widely accessed means of transportation in Lahore. The railway headquarters of Pakistan is seated in Lahore and there's no doubt to the fact that railways serve as themost vital means of connecting different cities of Pakistan and bringing a large number of tourists from all corners of the country. People in Pakistan generally make use of theLahore central railway station to carry out their business, education, and sight seeing programs.Air travel in Lahore has also gained substantial significance and the government of Pakistan has recently constructed an entirely new airport in Lahore named as the AllamIqbal International Airport. This new airport is served by a number of airlines includingthe national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines. This extended airport facility hasfacilitated the influx of a large crowd of Pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia for performing the auspicious Hajj.However, the road transportation in Lahore is known to be the most treacherous in thecountry after Karachi. This is essentially because the number of vehicles in Lahore thatsurpasses the capacity of the roads to withhold them. Moreover, the road pathways areextremely unorganized making it difficult for people to access the tourist destinations or even their work shops on time. Although, government has been making earnest efforts toimprove the road transportation in Lahore, there is an urgent need to take copiousmeasures for reconstructing and improving the infrastructure in Pakistan. This and thisalone can help lessen the frequent accidental instances of transportation in Lahore.Of late, the ministry of transportation has taken steps to a mass transit system within thecity and also to increase the frequency and speed of railway trains running betweenLahore and Rawalpindi. Lahore's transportation, though on a point of development, hasincessantly proved its objectives of providing the passengers with a comfortable and safe journey and it is essentially for this reason that the economy of Pakistan depends to aconsiderable extent, on the transportation of Lahore.

Road Transportation Services in Lahore

Lahore in particular, is reputed for having the highest number of underpasses in Pakistan.Despite such massive improvement in the road transport services in Lahore, thegovernment has virtually done nothing to prevent the inevitable and perpetual trafficcongestion that has massacred hundreds of people in accidental deaths.

Nonetheless, road transportation services are made smoother in areas like the Mall, JailRoad, M M Alam Road, Main Boulevard Road, Firozpur Road, Multan Road, etc.The Daewoo Bus Service is one of the better bus service connecting cities such asIslamabad Lahore also features several decorated buses. These are crowded, and men andwomen have to sit separately.

Taxi and Rental Car

Taxis and rental cars are the other modes of Lahore transportation. These are morecomfortable but also expensive. It is best to hire a taxi or a car if you are traveling with agroup of people.

Lahore Restaurants

Lahore dining will be a pleasant experience for the young, old, locals and visitors alike.The full range of traditional and contemporary restaurants scattered throughout the cityserve a variety of cuisine, guaranteed to satisfy even the most seasoned gourmet.One of Lahore 's much-loved dining areas and a famous tourist attraction, the Food Streetin Gawal Mandi serves the best in authentic Lahori food. Coocoo's Den, another famousdiner in Lahore , is housed in a 300 year old 'kothi' style, 5-storey house. Here, visitorscan enjoy a delicious meal, home-cooked according to traditional recipes. An assortmentof spices, mainly from the South Asian region, gives an irresistible flavour to the foodserved at these Lahore restaurants.Apart from the traditional restaurants that dot the city, several western fast food chains,including five KFC outlets, have opened outlets in the new Lahore shopping malls.

Ali Continental

1-Mozang Road, Behind Lahore High Court, Lahore, PakistanPhone: +92 42 735 1422 / 735 1421 / 712 5097 | Fax: +92 42 712 5097

Bakhtawar

11 Abbot Road, Lahore, PakistanPhone: +92 42 631 6763 / 631 6761 / 631 6762 | Fax: +92 42 631 6762

Bundu Khan

Liberty Market Fortress Stadium, The Mall, Allama Iqbal, Lahore, PakistanPhone: +92 42 575 6108 / 87 6263 / 723 1994 / 541 5606 | Fax: +92 42 575 1302

Hotel Liberty

44-Commercial Zone, Liberty Market, Lahore, Pakistan