One of the historic gates of the Walled City of Lahore, Pakistan
Roshnai Gate
Roshnai Gate is one of the thirteen gates within the Walled City of Lahore in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
It was the main entry into Lahore for emperors and nobles during the Mughal, and later Sikh period.
How locals move
Getting around Roshnai Gate the local way
- Get inMinibuses are the cheapest way to get between the larger cities, and the only way to get to some more remote destinations.
- Get aroundIn the old town, walking or a tuk-tuk are your only options.
- Get around}} Auto-rickshaws/Qingqis are open rickshaws with (narrow) rear-facing seats, or with two seats facing forward and two backward.
- Get aroundRickshaws are the cheapest and, for women, the safest individual forms of public transport.
- Get aroundTry to find a rickshaw with a well-padded seat, otherwise you will come out bruised and aching.
- Get aroundYou can also order a rickshaw by using Careem or InDrive app.
- Get aroundTaxis are a rarity on the streets of Lahore - with auto-rickshaws having cornered the market - for a taxi you need to book one by phone.
- Get aroundMost taxi drivers and, indeed, rickshaw drivers, carry mobile phones; it may be useful to take a number down if you find someone especially reliable.
From Wikivoyage: Lahore, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-08.
Text adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photograph: Tahir8088 (see Commons), Wikimedia Commons.