Day trip · 4 hours· GT Road, Baghbanpura and Begumpura
Hidden Gems of GT Road
Shalimar and the tombs the city forgot
The Grand Trunk Road out of Lahore is lined with Mughal monuments nobody visits: a gateway to a lost garden, a wet nurse's tomb, a kiln older than the Fort. We drive, we stop, we walk in.
Everyone knows Shalimar Gardens. Almost nobody knows that the road to it passes a dozen other Mughal buildings, most of them hemmed in by workshops and housing, all of them extraordinary if you stop.
We start at Shalimar itself, then work back toward the city: the pink gateway of Gulabi Bagh, the tomb of Dai Anga who nursed Shah Jahan, the great brick kiln called Buddhu ka Awa, the cypress-tiled tomb of Sharf-un-Nisa, and Begumpura, a neighbourhood with more Mughal remains per lane than anywhere outside the Walled City.
Small group, one vehicle, lots of getting out. The GT Road is loud and the monuments are quiet. That contrast is the whole tour.
An exploration of
- Shalimar Gardens with the water running, when it runs
- Gulabi Bagh gateway and Dai Anga's tomb
- Buddhu ka Awa, the kiln that fired Mughal Lahore
- Begumpura's hidden lanes
The route
Stop by stop.
- 1
Pickup, Zouk Cafe Gulberg
- 2
Shalimar Gardens
Shah Jahan's terraced garden of 1641.
- 3
Gulabi Bagh Gateway
The pink gateway to a garden that no longer exists.
- 4
Tomb of Dai Anga
Shah Jahan's wet nurse.
- 5
Buddhu ka Awa
The brick kiln of Mughal Lahore.
- 6
Saroo Wala Maqbara
The cypress tomb of Sharf-un-Nisa Begum.
- 7
Begumpura
We end in the lanes.
On the walk
From previous editions.
Included
- ✓Air-conditioned transport and back
- ✓All entry tickets
- ✓A chai stop
- ✓Your storyteller for the day
- ✓Bottled water
Not included
- –Lunch
- –Personal shopping
Good to know
- Twelve seats.
- Some sites are inside busy compounds with uneven ground. Sensible shoes.
- Foreign passport holders pay higher tickets at Shalimar, covered by the International guest tier.
Dates
Choose your morning.
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November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
February 2027
Past editions
Previous runs of this walk.
Good to know
Questions before you book.
How do I book a tour?
Bookings are made through our website. Pick a date on the Upcoming walks page and tap Book. We recommend booking in advance, as spots on our walks are limited.
How do I pay?
Tickets are sold through High Tribe, our ticketing partner. Tap Book on any date and you will complete payment there. For private tours, schools and companies, we send payment details directly.
Where do the tours start?
Each route has its own meeting point, which we share with you once your booking is confirmed. Most walks begin in or around the Walled City.
What should I wear and bring?
Comfortable walking shoes are a must, as our routes cover narrow lanes and uneven ground. We also suggest modest clothing, as many sites are places of worship, plus water and a camera.