- About the Royal Trail (Shahi Guzargah)
- The Delhi Gate
- The street from Delhi Gate to Wazir Khan Mosque
- Wazir Khan Mosque
- The Shahi Hamam, also known as Wazir Khan Hamam
About the Royal Trail (Shahi Guzargah)
I have visited Lahore three times, and each visit has been an incredible experience filled with new discoveries. One highlight I highly recommend is the Royal Trail (Shahi Guzargah), a historic pathway stretching from Delhi Gate to Lahore Fort. Mughal emperors once followed this route on their journeys from Delhi to Lahore. Along the way, you will encounter architectural wonders such as the Shahi Hamam Turkish Bath, the magnificent Wazir Khan Mosque, the Sonehri (Golden) Mosque, and the tomb of Malik Ayaz, a prominent Mughal governor of Lahore.
The Delhi Gate
Delhi Gate was an important entrance on the road connecting Lahore and Delhi during the Mughal era. The original gate dates to that period, while the present-day Chitta Gate was built by the British in the 19th century, slightly east of the old Delhi Gate.
The street from Delhi Gate to Wazir Khan Mosque
One of the most fascinating sections of the Royal Trail (Shahi Guzargah) runs from Delhi Gate to Wazir Khan Mosque and continues to Shah Alam Market and Suha Bazaar. Shah Alam Market is home to more than 25 bustling bazaars, including the famous Pappar Mandi, Rang Mahal, Bottle Bazaar, and Sarafa Bazaar.
Wazir Khan Mosque
Whenever I visit Wazir Khan Mosque, it is under construction, making it difficult to take good photos. It is unquestionably the most stunning mosque of the Mughal era, renowned for its beautiful, intricate tilework and fresco paintings. Built in the typical Mughal style, it has a relatively small prayer hall and a large courtyard.
The Shahi Hamam, also known as Wazir Khan Hamam
The Shahi Hamam, also known as Wazir Khan Hamam, is one of the best-preserved Turkish baths I have seen. Part of the Lahore Royal Trail (Shahi Guzargah), it consists of 21 rooms: eight with marble pools for fresh-water baths, eight for hot-water baths, and five for Turkish-style steam baths. Wazir Khan built the Hamam in 1633 A.D., during the reign of Shah Jahan.
Water in the Hamam is heated by a log fire through a series of revolving brass pipes. A separate set of brass pipes carries water to generate steam.
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