Faisalabad
Faisalabad, formerly known as Lyallpur, is the second-largest city and primary industrial center of the Pakistani province of Punjab.
Located in the Rachna Doab of the central Punjab, it is the third-most populous city in Pakistan. Established in 1890s as a planned city, the population of the city increased six times in the decade following the partition of British India as hundreds of thousands of East Punjabi Muslim immigrants settled the city.
Getting to Faisalabad
There are international flights to Faisalabad from most major cities in Pakistan as well as regional hubs.
- 01Faisalabad International Airport
Faisalabad is connected with Islamabad (the national capital), Lahore (the provincial capital) and other big cities by motorway and National Highway.
- 02Faisalabad
Worth seeing
- 01Lyallpur Museum
This is the main market of Faisalabad, the oldest area of the city.
- 02Cathedral of Sts
Built in 1969, this cathedral has played a significant role in promoting harmony and understanding between the nation’s religious communities.
Where to eat
Samosa - the samosas of Faisalabad are the best in Pakistan. A chock is dedicated to them, named Samosa chock. These samosas are different from any others because here you can get the chatani variety. The famous name Chacha Samosay Wala is also in the D - Ground Market. The best samosas are found at the corner shop of bawanabazar-gol. Tea - One of the most famous tea spots in Faisalabad is located in Madan Pura.
Getting around Faisalabad the local way
- Get inWhile in the city, you can hire a local cab or an auto rickshaw.
- Get inHowever, auto rickshaws stay out to be the favorite means of travel.
- Get aroundRickshaws are the most widely used and economical means of quick travel around the city.
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