LAHORE- The city Lahore is known as the ‘heart of Pakistan’. It is a city which has adapted culture, traditions, and lifestyle from many ruling dynasties over the years. Lahore’s ‘Walled City’ is famous for its 12 gates built during Mughal Era.
‘Lahori Gate’ is one of the 13 gates of the Walled City Lahore. The name ‘Lahori’ is being originated from the word Lohar which means Blacksmith in Urdu and this is the reason the gate is named Lohari because in the past it used to be the residential area for many blacksmiths.
‘Lahori Gate’ is a visual delight for all the gemstones lover. The gate is highly enriched of traditional and old bazaars. The gate leads to the narrow streets market where the vendors are selling precious and sparkling gemstones.
It is a major tourist attraction as many people visit this colourful market to purchase stones which include rubies, sapphires, moonstones, graphite, opal, garnet and all gems one can think of. Another wonder, the Papar (Paper) Mandi Bazaar, also exists between Shah Alami Gate and Lohari Gate.
Apart from gemstones, there is an imperial mosque known as the ‘Muslim Mosque’.
‘Lahori Gate’ is not only known for the markets, gemstones but it also contains many finest local cuisine food shops and stalls.
People in love with jewelry, gemstones and metal work should visit this area for shopping and it will surely be a memorable visit for them.
Like all the gates of the walled city, ‘Lahori Gate’ also have tales and stories associated with it from the past.
Anyone interested in exploring old Lahore must visit Lahore Gate with a camera to capture the glorious moments and surroundings.
