Lahore (City Reporter): PWCA launches 2026's first "Moonlit Nights Tour" at Shalimar Gardens

The Punjab Walled Cities and Heritage Areas Authority (PWCA) has launched the first "Chandni Raatein" (Moonlit Nights) Tour of 2026 at the historic Shalimar Gardens. The tour gives visitors a chance to see this Mughal-era heritage site at night and enjoy its beauty after dark. The season's first tour took place on October 31, 2026, with new activities and performances added to the visitor experience.

The tour has been redesigned in a modern format. It includes a guided heritage walk, dramatic scenes, storytelling about historical events, dance performances and live music.

More than 500 people attended the first tour of the season, a sign of the public's growing interest in heritage tourism and cultural activities.

PWCA will keep working to promote tourism and recreation. It will continue to introduce new initiatives that let visitors see, understand and enjoy Punjab's rich historical and cultural heritage up close.

The tour will be held every Saturday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Tickets cost Rs. 2,500 per person.

The initiative aims to promote cultural and heritage tourism, give visitors a distinctive cultural experience, and showcase the historical significance and Mughal architecture of Shalimar Gardens at night.

Speaking on the occasion, PWCA Director General Najam-us-Saqib said the "Chandni Raatein" Tour reflects the Authority's commitment to presenting Punjab's cultural heritage to the public through modern tourism initiatives. He said the new activities and performances would make the tour more engaging and memorable for visitors, and would also highlight the historical, architectural and cultural importance of Shalimar Gardens.

The Director General added that PWCA is committed to promoting sustainable heritage tourism. The goal is to connect people with the region's history and traditions, and to develop historic sites into active cultural centers that draw visitors.