adventure travel & photography
Destinations/Places: Pakistan ◦◦Turkey ◦◦ Egypt ◦◦ Bulgaria ◦◦ Mongolia ◦◦ Bangladesh ◦◦ Jordan ◦◦ Russia ◦◦ Turkmenistan ◦◦ Iran ◦◦ Kazakhstan
Type: Photo stories (text and photos) ◦◦ Documentary ◦◦ Black and White ◦◦ Fine Art Prints ◦◦ Seascapes ◦◦ Urban
The story
If you want to enjoy the Lahore Fortress in Pakistan undisturbed, you should visit it early in the morning. Badshahi Mosque is a part of the fort. We were almost alone in the courtyard of the mosque. A man was sweeping the floor with a big broom. Quiet, sunny, fresh cool air ... just perfect! Inside, the mosque is just beautiful. I could linger there for hours.
I was very impressed by the huge space and the unique atmosphere. After a few shots, I sat down in the corner and enjoyed the silence, the light and the emptiness of the space around me.
The Badshahi Masjid is from the Mughal period, a significant example of Mughal architecture. Its exterior is decorated with carved red sandstone and marble inlays. It is the largest masjid from the Mughal period and the second largest in Pakistan.
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More about Pakistan
Travel to Pakistan
I organise and lead small groups to Pakistan through my licensed travel agency "Thousand Voyages" Ltd If you are interested in joining a group or travel independently, please drop me a line.
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Visa requirements
Most probably you would need a visa for Pakistan. Pakistan's Ministry of Interior introduced the Single-entry Tourist eVisa for citizens of 175 countries. This eVisa has a validity of 3 months and allows travellers to enter the country for tourist purposes and it enables them to stay in Pakistan for up to 30 days. You can check out the procedure here.
Insurance
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