# Lahore Fort night tourism: open 7pm to 11pm, tickets Rs 1,000; Shalimar Gardens also opens at night

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Type: News article
Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 14 Oct 2026
Updated: 14 Oct 2026
Retrieved: 14 Oct 2026

> The Walled City of Lahore Authority has set the hours and prices. Sheesh Mahal, the Picture Wall and Diwan-e-Aam are among the spots open after dark.

**Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens are now open for night tourism from 7pm to 11pm, with Lahore Fort tickets at Rs 1,000 for adults**, after the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) set the timings and prices, [ProPakistani reported](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/14/lahore-fort-and-shalimar-gardens-to-open-for-night-tourism/) on Wednesday 14 October.

## Ticket prices (Lahore Fort, night)

| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Pakistani adult | Rs 1,000 |
| Child, 3 to 10 years | Rs 500 |
| Foreign tourist | Rs 2,000 |

The Rs 2,000 foreigners' ticket works out to about **$7.20** at today's interbank rate of Rs 277.05 to the dollar; check other currencies with our [currency converter](/tools/finance/currency-converter). The WCLA's night prices for **Shalimar Gardens** were not given in the report; we will add them once published.

## What you can see after dark

Inside Lahore Fort, the night route opens:

- **Sheesh Mahal**, the mirrored palace
- **The Picture Wall**, the tiled and painted outer wall
- **Diwan-e-Khas** and **Diwan-e-Aam**, the halls of private and public audience
- **Hazuri Bagh**, **Barood Khana** and the **Royal Kitchen**
- A **selfie point** set up for visitors

Both local and foreign visitors are welcome on the night tours.

## Planning a visit

- **Timing:** October and November evenings in Lahore are mild, which makes this the best season for a night visit before winter fog sets in.
- **Getting there:** Lahore Fort sits beside Badshahi Mosque at the edge of the Walled City; the Shalimar Gardens are on GT Road in the east of the city, so plan them as separate trips.
- **Families:** a family of two adults and two young children pays Rs 3,000 at the Fort.

The night opening is part of a wider push to keep visitors in the Walled City after sunset, when the Fort's lit facades are at their most striking. We will update this page with Shalimar Gardens prices and any change to days or hours.

## Frequently asked questions

**What are Lahore Fort night timings?**

7pm to 11pm, as set by the Walled City of Lahore Authority in October 2026.

**How much is the Lahore Fort night ticket?**

Rs 1,000 for Pakistani adults, Rs 500 for children aged 3 to 10 and Rs 2,000 for foreign tourists.

## Sources

- Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens to Open for Night Tourism (ProPakistani): https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/14/lahore-fort-and-shalimar-gardens-to-open-for-night-tourism/

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