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Lahore , the cultural capital of Pakistan , was once the capital of the Moghul Empire .Here, the beautiful palace of Mirrors, built for Shah Jahan s favourite wife , lies adjacent to the Badshahi Mosque, one of the largest in the world .Nearby , you can visit the famous Persian-style Shalimar Gardens . also known as the "Garden of Heaven" set amongst marble pavilions, waterfalls and and over400 fountains. The National Museum has superb collection of Buddhist art and for those irrestible bargains , the Anarkali Bazaar is recommended .
Peshwar , the North West frontier town of Pakistan lies on the eattern border and is the gateway to the infamous Khyber pass, through which the Afghan influence has made and left its mark .An excursion along the Khyber Pass , a58- kilometre journey that stretches between pakistan and Afghanistan , is an intriging journey . The city s museum house tressures from the Gandhara period and the innumerable bazaar like the Khawani Bazaar ( bazaar of the story -tellers ) and the coppersmith s bazaar are well worth a visit .
Islamabad , pakistan s modern purpose- built capital city has carefully laid out streets, lined with opulent government building , residence and one of the largest mosque in the world , the Shah Faisal Mosque . One of the striking features of the city is that it is pollution - free and set amidst numerous park at the base of the Shakar Parian or "Sweet Hills" .
Subdued and suburban, it could not be less like its twin city-Rawalpindi . Located just 15 kilometre away , Rawalpindi is one big bazaar and the gold and silver laden shops at the Rajar Bazaar should be included in a visit .
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