Gardens in Pakistan
Pakistan Has some of the most beautiful gardens built during the Moghul times, English
times and modern times. Following is short list of some of the Important Gardens.
Pakistan
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LAHORE
Built in 16th Century by Shahjehan the greatest patron of Architecture It was used as
the Royal pleasure Garden by the Moghuls during 16th to 19th century. In 1818 It saw its
worst days when it was destroyed by the Sikh ruler Ranjit sing and was used as stable.
During English times (1842- 1947) It regained its value as the Garden and was open to
Public. After English the Garden was restored by the Pakistan Government and it in use
today as popular hang out site.
The Garden had beautiful fountains run with the help of camels now runs
occasionally
withth electric motors. It has a huge fortification wall around it built during Moghul
times. Picture Of Shalimar Garden.
Shalimar gardens have the proud privilege of being the stage of all important state
receptions. Outside its walls the annual festival of Mela Chiraghan is held every year
during the year of March. Special lights on the first and second terraces of the Gardens
have been installed and the area is illuminated half-an-hour after sun-set.
Chhanga Manga is a man-made forest 68 kms from Lahore. It is a very
popular park among Pakistanis. There is a lake, and a miniature railway which winds its
way through its forest. Chhanga Manga has 12,510 acres of plantations. It is a popular
picnic spot spread over 50 acres with a lake and row boats, motor boats, children's park,
swimming pool, cafeteria, canteen and rest-houses.
The Park is 28 kms from Lahore. It can be visited by road and by rail.
A rail-car leaves for Jallo Railway Station every half hour. Spread over an area of 450
acres, It has expanses of lawns, a forest research centre, a children's park, zoo, a small
museum and a gift shop.
ISLAMABAD
Islamabad is a beautiful modern capital of Pakistan The city has many
well planed Gardens
Rose & Jasmine Garden Islamabad
This 20,360 sq. meters rose garden is famous for its roses. It has 250
different varieties of roses as well as a dozen types of Jasmines, Flower shows are
occasionally held here, particularly during spring. Nearby is the Tourist Camping Site.
Shakar Parian hills
Shakarparian hills are situated near Zero Point, at a height of 609
meters. Its terraced garden offers pleasant and sweeping vistas of Margalla and Murree
hills, Rawal Lake, Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Snack Bar facilities are available.
Daman-e-Koh
This low hill over looking Islamabad, known as Daman-e-Koh, offers
panoramic view of Islamabad. Snack bar facilities are available at PTD’s Daman-e-Koh
Restaurant. The place is ideal for afternoon and evening outing with family and friends.
Marghaza Mini Zoo & Park
Murghzar Mini Zoo is located at the foot of Daman-e-Koh viewpoint. A
display corner of Pakistan Museum of Natural History and a Japanese style children’s
park have also been established near the Zoo. The Park is a gift to Pakistani children
from the children of Japan.
RAWALPINDI
Liaquat Memorial Hall and Garden
This hall was built in memory of late Mr. Liaquat Ali Khan, the first
Prime Minister of Pakistan. It has a large auditorium and library. Art exhibitions,
cultural shows and stage plays are performed here frequently. A well-laid garden with
sports facilities and children’s park has been developed near the hall.
Ayub National Park
Ayub National Park is located beyond the old Presidency on Grand Trunk
(G.T.) Road. It covers an area of about 2,300 acres and has a play-land, lake with boating
facility, an aquarium, a garden-restaurant and an open air theater.
Rawalpindi Golf Course
Situated near Ayub National Park, Rawalpindi Golf Course was completed
in 1926 by Rawalpindi Golf Club, one of the oldest golf clubs of Pakistan, founded on 2nd
November 1885. The facility was initially developed as a nine-hole course. After several
phases of development, it is now converted into a 27-hole course. The successive
Presidents of Pakistan are patronizing the club. From the elegant clubhouse, one can have
a wonderful panorama of Faisal Mosque, the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi and the
Golf Course itself. Major national golf tournaments are held here regularly. For more
information, please contact the Assistant Secretary, Rawalpindi Golf Club, G.T. Road,
Rawalpindi (Tel: 56131346).
Rawalpindi Public Park and Cricket Stadium
Rawalpindi Public Park is located on Murree Road near Shamsabad. The
Park was opened for public in 1991. It has a playland for children, grassy lawns,
fountains and flower beds. A cricket stadium was built in 1992 just opposite the Public
Park. The 1992 World Cup cricket matches were held on this cricket ground. The stadium is
equipped with all modern facilities.
Lal Suhanra National Park: This park is ideal for recreation, education
or research but shooting is forbidden. This park, 36 Km to the east of Bahawalpur, is a
combination of a natural lake and forest on 77,480 acres of land and spread over on both
sides of the Bahawal canal. It has watchtowers, catching ground, tourist huts, rest
houses, camping grounds and treks for the visitors and lovers of nature. Tourism
Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) owns and operates a Motel with six double rooms
(A.C.) near the park (Ph. No. 0621-871144).
Birmoglasht
Historically, Birmoglasht used to be the Summer Residence of the Mehtar
of Chitral. Situated at approximately 9000 feet above
the sea level, the area has been declared a National Park in which 4 acres of land was
acquired by PTDC in 1975.
The climate is very pleasant in the summer and many tourists visit the
area because of its scenic beauty. The forest around the area add to the charm of the
place.
Ayubia National Park
Murree and the Galiat Hill Tracts have long been Pakistan’s most
important domestic tourist destinations. Between the Hill stations of Murree and
Nathiagali lies Ayubia, 90 km from Islamabad and 26 km from Murree, situated at an
elevation of 8000 feet above sea level. Ayubia is an ideal place to have a quiet holiday
away from the sweltering heat of summer plains.
The PTDC Motel is located near the
famous Ayubia Chairlift. Surrounded by magnificent green hills, meadows and forests of
Pine, the Motel overlooks the picturesque Khanspur Valley.
Its comfortable rooms and fine restaurant make it an ideal resting
place. Satellite TV, Telephone, Rent-A-Car and Laundry facilities are also available here.
A variety of excursions are available for tourists in and around Ayubia.
Apart from the thrilling chairlift ride, one can visit Nathiagali and
climb either of the two peaks of Mushkpuri and Miranjani. Alternatively, one can visit
Murree and Bhurban or walk along the famous water supply pipeline, passing through Ayubia
National Park.
WILD FLOWERS AND BROWN BEARS OF DEOSAI
The Deosai Plains are 32 km south of Skardu. This plateau is the
habitat of the greatly threatened Himalayan Brown Bear and many other wild animals. At an
average elevation of 3500 metres, Deosai is now a National Park and protected area for
wildlife.
The rolling grassland here supports no trees or shrubs and the area is
snow covered for seven months of the year. Spring comes to Deosai in August when millions
of wild flowers begin to bloom all over the lush green grassland. This is a time when
Deosai looks like a paradise with a landscape full of wild flowers on green rolling hills
and crystal clear water streams with snow covered peaks in the background.
An adventure jeep safari will take you right across the beautiful
mountain ranges of the Himalayas and the Karakorams Travelling on KKH, you will enjoy the
most spectacular scenery on earth. Before reaching Deosai, you will also witness the
magical views of Nanaga Parbat (8126 m), the ninth highest peak of the world. At Deosai,
you first stop will be at Sheosar Lake. This place offers beautiful views of south fact of
Nanga Parbat and a panoramic view of Deosai Plains. At Bara Pani, you can spend one day
and visit the core of the National Park for Bear watching or you may enjoy fishing in the
cold waters or Barwai Stream. From Deosai, you can travel back via Skardu and Gilgit to
enjoy the most thrilling drive along the Indus River.
Hazarganji Chiltan National Park
20 km south-west of Quetta, rare
animals like' Markhors' have been declared a protected species. The park is spread over
38,429 acres
Shalimar gardens have the proud privilege of being the stage of all
important state receptions. Outside its walls the annual festival of Mela Chiraghan is
held every year during the year of March. Special lights on the first and second terraces
of the Gardens have been installed and the area is illuminated half-an-hour after sun-set.
Khunjerab National Park
It begins 30 kilometres (19 miles) from Sost. The hills move back from
the road, the valley opens out and the Khunjerab River dwindles to a tiny mountain stream.
Inhabited by some rare spacies of Birds raptiles and Mrcopolo Sheep, Ibex known as Mar
Khor.
Wah Gardens
Once a major campsite of Mughal rulers, Wah Gardens is located 12 km
west of Taxila on G.T. Road. The gardens were developed with magnificent trees and water
channels by successive Mughal emperors. Tapering cypress trees, loved by the Mughals, line
the canals through which cool waters once flowed between elegant Romanic pavilions and
cascading into large reflecting basins. The gardens are being restored to their original
beauty, by the Department of Archaeology, Govt. of Pakistan. Entry fee is Rs.4 per person.
Swat Vally Gardens The valley of
Greenary and Gardens.
The Lush-green valley of Swat, with its rushing torrents, icy-cold
lakes, fruit-laden orchards and flower-decked slopes is ideal for holiday-makers intent on
relaxation. It has a rich historical past, too.
This is "Udayana" (the "Garden") of the ancient
Hindu epics; "the land of enthralling beauty" where Alexander of Macedonia
fought and won some of his major battles before crossing over to the plains of Pakistan.
This is "the valley of the hanging chains" described by the famous Chinese
pilgrim-chroniclers, Huain Tsang and Fa-Hian in the fifth and sixth centuries.
BAGH-E-JINNAH Frare hall Karachi
Surrounded by the green Bah-e-Jinnah, Liaqat Hall, originally the frere
hall was once the Town Hall where inc colonial days, concerts and social events were held
reqularly. This two-storied Venetian Gothic building now houses the Liaqat Municipal
Library on the ground floor and an art gallery on the upper storey. Named after one of
Pakistan`s renowned artists, Sadequain the gallery displays a permanent collection of the
artists`s work, Sadequain spent the last years of his life painting a huge mural on the
ceiling of the gallery but, sadly, did not lived to complete it.
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