Lahore Shopping

  1. Almadina Perfume Center

    Almadina Perfume Center has a gleaming display of gorgeous locally made perfumes. Whoever coined the fragrance names was certainly thinking outside the square - among the dreamy sounding titles like 'Secret Intention' and 'Hypnotic Poison' are the whacky 'Cigar', 'Madness' and 'Scarf' labels ... go figure.

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  2. Camera Street

    The best place in Lahore - indeed, one of the best in Pakistan - to repair, sell or buy a camera (new or secondhand) is along Camera Street, about 1km north of The Mall and dubbed 'Camera Street' by locals. You'll find a plethora of outlets, but be prepared to shop around and haggle hard to nail a winning deal. It helps not to appear too eager.

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  3. Classic

    A good collection, especially of magazines. International newspapers and magazines ordered on request; these take up to 10 days to arrive.

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  4. Ferozson's

    One of the biggest bookshops in Pakistan; an excellent range including novels, glossy coffee-table books and a brilliant selection of maps and magazines. Highly recommended.

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  5. Fortress Stadium

    Has some excellent music shops selling cheap (by Western standards) CDs and DVDs. Here you'll find Lahore's widest range of English-language music and movies, as well as a healthy collection of Pakistani and Indian titles. CDs/DVDs cost about Rs100 / Rs120 each (no bargaining here).

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  6. H Karim Buksh & Sons

    For self-catering, try H Karim Buksh & Sons. The supermarket (lower level) of this modern shopping complex has a tremendous range of local and imported groceries. Soup mixes, spaghetti, cream biscuits, cheese, fruit yogurt, cereal - you name it, they've probably got it. Prices are a bit higher than at 'regular' general stores, but the variety (and often quality) is superior. Very handy if you are staying at Regale Internet Inn.

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  7. Hall Rd Electical Goods Shops

    If you need to repair or sell your laptop or personal stereo, there are a number of reputable places on Hall Rd Electical Goods Shops. Shop around and bargain hard to bag the best deal. Hall Rd is worth visiting if you're in the market for any other electronic equipment - or even if you just want to see how many TVs, hi-fi systems, satellite dishes, mobile and iPods can be crammed into one street.

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  8. Hall Rd Music Shops

    Another top spot to find CDs and DVDs (although with fewer English-language choices than Fortress Stadium) is on Hall Rd, off The Mall, which has scores of music outlets. Rafi Plaza is a good place to start. CDs and DVDs are at least Rs10 to Rs20 cheaper than those at Fortress Stadium, but only if you bargain hard, as foreigners are invariably quoted higher prices.

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  9. Kim's Bookshop

    Specifically caters to tourists, which accounts for its commendable selection of novels and general-interest books about Pakistan. It also sells good postcards ( Rs10 to Rs20 ).

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  10. Landa Bazaar

    Opposite Delhi Gate, this bazaar sells decent secondhand clothing and shoes. Haggle hard.

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  12. Langay Bazaar

    Close to the Lahore Fort, Langay Bazaar is the area to find musical instruments. Competition between shops is high, so it's worth looking around and bargaining hard to bag the best deal.

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  13. Mavra

    Stocks the usual selection of books and magazines.

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  14. Millat Music Palace

    One well-stocked music shop is Millat Music Palace, which sells dhols (traditional large Punjabi drums) and dholkis (smaller drums crafted from wood and goatskins), tablas (twin drums), harmoniums (the most expensive are made in Germany), sitars (the more-expensive ones have fine bone inlay work).

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  15. Moti Bazaar

    Inside Taksali Gate is Moti Bazaar that's the best place to buy cheap, good quality chappals (sandals). Expect to pay upwards of Rs400 a pair.

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  16. Pace Supermarket

    If you're self-catering, try the well-stocked and modern Pace Supermarket.

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  17. Panorama

    Worth visiting if you're in the market for a leather jacket. This arcade also has lots of men's clothing shops.

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  18. Vanguard Books

    You can get maps and magazines here but the books are mainly of the educational genre.

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