Holiday in Lahore What Clothes to Bring

Zeke Member

Member since 17 March 2013

ZekeMember13 January 2020 21:54:42

I was active on this platform when living in Saudi Arabia a few years ago, I am glad to see it is still alive and well I am an older American male.

I am visiting Lahore in a few weeks on holiday, will be staying with a friend. I want to be respectful of the dress code, most of my western clothes are bright color long and short sleeve shirts and jeans.

So I am wondering if I should get a shalwar Kameez to wear when getting off the plane at least. or ???

Thanks in advance for your advice

Jim

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ozzee11 New member

Member since 07 February 2011

ozzee11New member08 April 2020 07:22:02

Hi,
Hope you have a safe stay in Lahore. As for clothing, heck no need to get into the S & K! Jeans, T's & Shirts go very well during your sojourn in Lahore.👍

tansari VIP Member

Member since 04 July 2012

tansariVIP Member06 May 2020 09:30:28

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Hello Jim

I hope you enjoy the stay, wearing ethnic dresses in Pakistan will be a good idea, but not necessary, western dress go well in Pakistan. You can wear bright colored t-shirts and jeans.

Fred Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

A smile is the universal welcome.
Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert06 May 2020 09:37:49

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Foreign tourists in Lahore - Seems long trousers and a casual shirt works fine

Fred Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

A smile is the universal welcome.
Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert06 May 2020 09:38:12

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with a hat - Really handy in sun or rain

Fred Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

A smile is the universal welcome.
Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert06 May 2020 09:40:32

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I didn't read this link properly, but it looks like it offers a load of tourist advice - It does have pictures

http://www.pakistantoursguide.pk/foreig … -pakistan/

hhabib5111 Member

Member since 10 March 2013

hhabib5111Member25 May 2020 23:45:08

Hey Jim, that is very thoughtful of you.

I think your usual wardrobe you mentioned should be fine.

It becomes a sensitive in case of ladies wearing revealing clothes or short skirts.

if you are travelling upcountry into mountains or tribal areas, then I would recommend to consider the local dress code Shalward Kameez. Suburban towns and country side people appreciate the gesture and it also helps to avoid attracting unnecessary attention.

Bon voyage