Murree Mall Road
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ExploreAnarkali Bazaar and Food Street Lahore
Lahore, Punjab
Overview
Dating back over 200 years to the Mughal era and named after the legendary courtesan Anarkali Anarkali Bazaar is one of the oldest surviving market centers in South Asia located along The Mall Road in Lahore Punjab. Divided into two main sections Old Anarkali famous for its historic food street serving mouthwatering traditional delicacies and New Anarkali celebrated for traditional garments embroidered fabrics silk textiles jewelry leather goods and handicrafts the bazaar offers an authentic vibrant cultural shopping experience. Home to historic monuments including the Tomb of Anarkali and Tomb of Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak Anarkali Bazaar is a bustling pulse of commercial heritage culinary tradition and daily Lahori life.
Highlights
- Historic 200-year-old market dating back to the Mughal era and named after legendary courtesan Anarkali
- Divided into Old Anarkali famous for traditional street food street and New Anarkali for shopping
- Premier destination for traditional Pakistani clothing bridal wear embroidered fabrics and khussa footwear
- Old Anarkali Food Street famous for authentic Lahori Dahi Bhalle Chaat Samose Karahi and Falooda
- Contains key historic landmarks including the Tomb of Anarkali and Tomb of Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak
- Vibrant bustling street atmosphere located right off Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam The Mall Road
Things To Do
- Shop for traditional embroidered fabrics khussa footwear jewelry and handicrafts in New Anarkali
- Sample authentic Lahori street food including Dahi Bhalle Samosa Chaat Karahi and Bano Bazaar Ice Cream
- Visit the historic Tomb of Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak founder of the Slave Dynasty in Old Anarkali
- Experience the evening food street vibe in Old Anarkali under colorful market lights
- Combine your shopping excursion with nearby Mall Road heritage sites like Lahore Museum and GPO
Local Transportation
Situated along The Mall Road near Punjab University Old Campus and Lahore Museum. Easily accessible via taxi, auto-rickshaw, ride-hailing services, or the Lahore Orange Line Metro Train stopping directly at Anarkali Station.
Accommodation
Major urban destination. Luxury hotels, boutique heritage stays, and budget guest houses are widely available across Mall Road, Gulberg, and Lahore city center.
Food & Cuisine
Famous for authentic street delicacies. Enjoy Bano Bazaar Dahi Bhalle, Samosa Chaat, Fruit Chaat, Lahori Paye, Mutton Karahi, Rabri Falooda, and fresh sugarcane juice in Old Anarkali Food Street.
Safety Information
Highly energetic, dense commercial market. Take care of personal belongings, watch out for narrow motorbike traffic in inner alleys, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bargain politely.
Travel Tips
Take the Orange Line Metro directly to Anarkali Station to bypass traffic, carry cash for street shopping and food stalls, visit in late afternoon to combine shopping in New Anarkali with dinner in Old Anarkali, and wear comfortable footwear.