Lahore, Pakistan
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Military district with high security, orderly infrastructure, and reliable services. Not trendy like Gulberg but safe and well-located for reaching the Old City and other areas. Good if security is a priority.
The military district with wide boulevards, colonial buildings, and constant military presence. Houses military families, government officials, and several embassies. Military checkpoints, well-maintained roads, organized green spaces. Crime is rare and police response is fast because of the military. Restaurants serve Pakistani and international food. Staff speak functional English since they serve military personnel and expats. No trendy cafe culture like Gulberg, but solid reliable dining that stays open into the evening. Seeing women eat alone is normal - military wives meet friends at restaurants. The atmosphere is formal and structured, not vibrant. Think government district. Streets are safe for walking during day and evening, though taking Uber or Careem after 9-10pm makes sense like everywhere else. Mall Road runs through here with shopping and dining. Location is convenient - between the Old City and newer areas like Gulberg.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
GoodPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
ExcellentEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
GoodDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
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"Military everywhere made it feel very safe"
"More formal than other areas but reliable"
"Good compromise between safety and location"
"English is better here than most of Lahore"
"Boring but secure - decent base for seeing the city"
Areas with comparable safety profiles for solo female travelers
Safe and peaceful residential area with budget accommodation. You'll experience everyday Pakistani family life. Quiet with no tourist amenities, so expect to spend on taxis to reach restaurants and sights.
The safest area in Lahore with military-style security, upscale dining, and a residential feel. Expensive and culturally sterile, but if safety is your priority, this is it.
The main upscale area with the best restaurants and cafes that have wifi. Feels safer than most of Lahore, especially around MM Alam Road. You'll pay more for everything and it's less authentically Pakistani.
Help other women stay safe in Cantt (Cantonment)
Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.