Gardens
The Shalamar Garden:
Built by Emperor Shah Jehan in 1641 AD. This garden is one of the most
beautiful examples of Mughal landscape architecture. A peripheral wall
conceals from the passerby the most beautiful 40 acres of Lahore. The garden
is arranged in three terraces. The decreasing elevation facilitates the
flow of water to all parts of the garden from a central waterway. The garden
which was the venue of many Meena Bazaars (Women s market-picnics where
only the Mughal King and princes could enter) now provides a charming site
for such occasions for the common man.
Jinnah Garden:
Formerly known as the Lawrence Garden from the British days is situated
next door to the Lawrence and Montgomery Halls. It is a vast garden, which
also houses a zoo and is worth a visit with the children they are getting
bored.
Jallo Adventure Park:
A themetic adventure funland is now under construction close to Lahore
at the Jallo Park.
The park includes Ancient Land which will trace the early beginnings
of man from pre-historic hunter/farmer through the rise of Islam including
the beginnings of civilization in the Sumatra Valley' Ancient Egypt, Ancient
Rome, Byzantium and Ancient China. One of the sections of the park is Islamic
Land. The exhibits will include the history of Arabs, the advent of Islam,
the Islamic code and information about the Holy Wars. The Highlights of
the park is Pakistan Land. This section will include three components The
Cultural Land (beautiful folk arts, music and other cultural influences)
Historic Land (constitutional history, information about this country's
historic leaders and milestones in the development of this independent
nation) and modern Pakistan. This will contain exhibits illustrating how
Pakistan is poised to take its position as one of the economic leaders
in South Asia.
One section will be Scientific Land featuring the latest scientific
developments of the modern world. This hands-on exhibit will serve the
dual purpose of entertainment and education.
A big part of the funds in every amusement park are the outdoor rides.
The plants for the Jallo Park Adventure Land include over 20 rides, such
as a world class roller coaster, galaxy wheel, water log ride, balloon
ride, jumper boats, twin dragon ships and kiddie rides like merry go rounds
and mono rails in other words, fun for the whole family
In addition the Adventure World will have several restaurants and picnic
areas. Sea World Aquarium, arcade games, videos, mirror house magic palace,
circus world, horror house, and an open air theatre. Enough entertainment
and educational exhibits to keep a whole family busy for several days.
Gulshan-e-lqLal:
Situated in Iqbal Town it was inaugurated in 1982, spread over an area
of 62 acres, comprising 22 lush green terraced lawns, intertwined in an
intricate network of footpaths paved with concrete slabs. A water fall,
a miniature model of the Walled City and 2 lakes (one for boating and one
for fishing) this park features a variety of play and recreational equipment
including an astrojet, electric dodging cars a "tea cups" roundabout, a
diesel train and a number of slides and swings.
Changa Manga:
Changa Manga, the biggest man made forest spread over an area of 12.510
acres of land and situated at a distance of 68 kms (42 miles) from Lahore.
is another beautiful holiday resort in Punjab. The forest has been provided
with an artificial lake, miniature train and other facilities like boating
and rest houses, Cottages are maintained by the Forest Department.
Hiran Minar:
Jehangir's deer tower and hunting pavilion was built in 1616.The Hiran
Minar, about 34 kms from Lahore. is yet another proof of Mughal genius
for construction, set in a charming peaceful environ. the Hiran Minar,
meaning 'deer tower' was constructed by Emperor Jehangir as a monument
to the memory of his pet antelope. Facilities for boating have recently
been provided by the Tourism Development Corporation of the Punjab at this
spot. The Rest House, facilities are being, looked after by the Department
of Archaeology, Government of Pakistan. Set in the middle of an artificial
lake, the tank is well stocked with fish.
On the way from Lahore to Shaikhupura is a massive square red brick
fort built by Jehangir in 1619 which was used by Rani Nakaryan, one of
Ranjit Singh's wives in the 19th century. The tomb of Rani Nakaryan is
also in Sheikhupura
Gulabi Bagh:
About 2 km to the west along the GT Road is the Gulabi Bagh, the rose garden
of which only the gateway remains besides the road. Covered with vivid
glazed tile mosaic and calligraphy, it was built in mid, 17th
century by Shah Jehan's admiral of the fleet Mirza Sultan Beg, as a pleasure
garden.
Hazuri Bagh:
Between the Badshahi Mosque and the Lahore Fort is the Hazuri Bagh (Garden).
This is a square garden originally built by Aurangzeb as a Serai or a Mughal
hotel. The two storey, building by the Southern gate was a boarding house
for Scholars who studied in the mosque. The north gate of the Hazuri garden
is the Roshani Darwaza' the gate of light, so called because it used to
be brightly lit at night.
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