Danger in Heera Mandi Its generally safe to look around from outside the brothels, but because prostitution in Heera Mandi is illegal, the police sometimes conduct raids and may arrest both dancers and clients.

Is Heera Mandi real?

Even though prostitution is supposed to be illegal in Pakistan, the Mandi still exists. It is also famous for some very good food shops nearby, where many people including foreign tourists come to just eat and watch the shows.

What is Heera Mandi known for?

During the day, Heera Mandi is much like any other Pakistani bazaars and is known for its good food, wide range of Khussa (traditional Mughal footwear) and shops for musical instruments. At night, the brothels above the shops open.

Is Heera Mandi in India?

About Heera Mandi Located within the walled city of Lahore, Heera Mandi was earlier known as Shahi Mohalla, for it housed several attendants and servants of the Mughal Empire as it spread across north India.

Where is red-light area in Lahore?

Heera Mandi Heera Mandi in Lahore, also called Shahi Mohalla (royal neighbourhood), is located at the Taxali Gate in the city. The place is the centre of prostitution today, which takes place under the veil of mujra, a form of dance that blends elements of classical Kathak with music (thumri) and ghazals (poems).

Where is Husnabad Pakistan?

An open-air arena that looked suspiciously Gladiator-esque was located on the outskirts of Lahore, which apparently is a stones throw from Kargil. Husnabad has lakes out of which Rama impersonators plunge during Dussehra and insane sound corridors that carry a hummed tune across a giant lake.

Why it is called red light area?

A red-light district or pleasure district is a part of an urban area where a concentration of prostitution and sex-oriented businesses, such as sex shops, strip clubs, and adult theaters, are found. The term red-light district originates from the red lights that were used as signs for brothels.