Overview
The currency used in Lahore is the Pakistani Rupee (PKR). Banknotes used are the 10, 20, 50,100, 500, 1000, and 5000 Rupee notes. Coins used are for 1, 2, and 5 Rupees.
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The currency used in Lahore is the Pakistani Rupee (PKR). Banknotes used are the 10, 20, 50,100, 500, 1000, and 5000 Rupee notes. Coins used are for 1, 2, and 5 Rupees.
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Visa Information
There are a number of different visas available for those wishing to travel to Pakistan. The tourist and business visas can both be applied for at the nearest Pakistan Embassy. The application form is available online. Those wishing to travel to Pakistan must have a passport valid for up to 6 months, must give details of the reason for their visit, the duration of their visit, the city of destination and the port of landing. They must give details about their profession and provide proof that they have enough funds to support their stay in the country. They must also provide the names/ contact details of friends or family in their country of residence and in Pakistan.
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When To Go
The best time to visit Lahore is in the winter from November to January and in the springtime from February to March. Temperatures during these months range from cool to cold and the climate is very pleasant indeed. The summer months are not a good time to visit Lahore as temperatures have known to soar to 45 degrees Celsius. In addition, the monsoon season is extremely wet.
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Fast Facts
Location: Lahore is located in the heart of the province of Punjab with the Wagah Border towards the East and India right next door. Sheikhupura lies on the West and the River Ravi towards the North. Dialing code +92; Emergency numbers: Police – 15 Fire- 16 Ambulance- 1122 Population 8.9 million Languages; Urdu, Punjabi, English: Time zone GMT/UTC + 5 Average January temperatures 13 Degrees Celsius
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