Gujranwala
Gujranwala is the fourth-largest city in the province of Punjab, serving as the headquarters of its eponymous district and division.
It is nicknamed the "City of Wrestlers" and is famous for its cuisine and historical significance. Located in the Rachna Doab, it is a major metropolitan hub of northeastern Punjab, and is the fifth-most populous city in Pakistan.
Getting to Gujranwala
Gujranwala is a major centre of rail, highway and river transportation. Tourists can find old steam engines frequently, and enjoy rickshaws and chingchis to reach narrow street of clothing market/Bazar. Beautiful painted buses run on the road and painting on trucks and buses, is another indigenous form of art performed in Pakistan.
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Worth seeing
The core of Gujrunwala has some relics from its Sikh and British Raj times. Prior to all this, the Mughals and Sikhs had used a defensive wall around the city, but this has largely been demolished.
- 01Estcourt Clock Tower
- 02Sialkoti Gate
Part of a bazar in Old Town that was established in 1869 during British/Sikh rule.
Things to do
Gujranwala Business Center Boat Point, Peoples Colony, a good place for a riverside picnic. Locals bring chilled mangoes and watermelons to cool off in the summertime. Cinema The city has several cinema halls like Zinco Multiplex. Catch a movie at any one of the halls all of which are air conditioned and well maintained. The best cinema halls are located in Zimco and Kasmir Mehal. best hall is and second is Roxy.
Where to eat
No trip to Gujranwala can be complete without visiting at least one of its many enticing restaurants. Gujranwala is the foremost name in kabab & barbecue, the latter being one of the most unique aspect of this city. Food Street A small food street with name of Liberty Market is also establish in Gujranwala. Renowned restaurant like Hot Grill restaurant, Quick Pizza Hut and Fry Master are providing high services.
Getting around Gujranwala the local way
- Get inTourists can find old steam engines frequently, and enjoy rickshaws and chingchis to reach narrow street of clothing market/Bazar.
- Get aroundThe crackling of a rickshaw often breaks the silence of the night.
- Get aroundThere are some rickshaws whose engine sound resembles the burst of a Kalashnikov.
- Get aroundConversations with rickshaw drivers can be revealing as it gives one an insight into their lives — their hardships, meagre earnings, problems with police and passengers, hopes, patriotism and views on politics.Most rickshaw drivers appear rude.
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