Historical Structures and Buildings
Tilla Jogian (Hill of Jogies) :
The Tilla Jogian has immense scenic beauty is probably the birth place of one of the oldest religious institutions of Hinduism. The hill towers to a height of over 975 meters west of Jhelum. From a bridge on the river outside Thelum, the hill appears elongated perpetually swathed in purple skein. The magnificent view from Jhelum encompasses the complete hill valley as well as the river.
There is a more than palpable aura of mystery surrounding the place. Legend tells us that it was up in this hill King Raja Porus’s elephant ran calling out in a human voice warning the King of Alexander the Great’s presence in order to avoid a confrontation. The historical record of Sher Shah’s son gives the location of king’s fort as being in the vicinity of Ballnath in Jogis.
How to get there
Tilla Jogian is 24 KM from Rohtas Fort, 128 KM from Rawalpindi and 205 Km Lahore. It takes 01:15 hours from Rawalpindi to Rohtas Fort Road Condition from Rohtas Fort to Tilla Jogian can be difficult to travel at times. Approximately 10 KM is “Kacha” the road converts into mud after rain making traveling difficult to impossible. Parts of the road are made of stones which are quite un-even and jumpy.
There is a more than palpable aura of mystery surrounding the place. Legend tells us that it was up in this hill King Raja Porus’s elephant ran calling out in a human voice warning the King of Alexander the Great’s presence in order to avoid a confrontation. The historical record of Sher Shah’s son gives the location of king’s fort as being in the vicinity of Ballnath in Jogis.
How to get there
Tilla Jogian is 24 KM from Rohtas Fort, 128 KM from Rawalpindi and 205 Km Lahore. It takes 01:15 hours from Rawalpindi to Rohtas Fort Road Condition from Rohtas Fort to Tilla Jogian can be difficult to travel at times. Approximately 10 KM is “Kacha” the road converts into mud after rain making traveling difficult to impossible. Parts of the road are made of stones which are quite un-even and jumpy.
Old City Lahore :
A trip to lahore city is incomplete without seeing the old city comprising of famous gates. The Walled City of Lahore, also known as the "Old City", or "Anderoon Shehr (?????? ???)", is the section of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan that was fortified by a city wall during the Mughal era.
The city walls were destroyed shortly after the British annexed the Punjab in 1849 and were replaced with gardens, some of which exist today. The Circular Road links the old city to the urban network. Access to the Walled City is still gained through the 13 ancient gates, or their emplacements.You can see a lot of old houses and historical buildings which are usually two or three storeys tall, with brick façades, flat roofs and richly carved wooden balconies and overhanging windows.
Walled City of Lahore had 13 gates which included ; Akbari Gate, Bhati Gate, Delhi Gate, Kashmiri Gate, Lohari Gate, Masti Gate, Mochi Gate, Mori Gate, Roshnai Gate, Shahalmi Gate, Shairanwala Gate, Taxali Gate, and Yakki Gate. Onl;y 6 of these ancients gates are present now.
The city walls were destroyed shortly after the British annexed the Punjab in 1849 and were replaced with gardens, some of which exist today. The Circular Road links the old city to the urban network. Access to the Walled City is still gained through the 13 ancient gates, or their emplacements.You can see a lot of old houses and historical buildings which are usually two or three storeys tall, with brick façades, flat roofs and richly carved wooden balconies and overhanging windows.
Walled City of Lahore had 13 gates which included ; Akbari Gate, Bhati Gate, Delhi Gate, Kashmiri Gate, Lohari Gate, Masti Gate, Mochi Gate, Mori Gate, Roshnai Gate, Shahalmi Gate, Shairanwala Gate, Taxali Gate, and Yakki Gate. Onl;y 6 of these ancients gates are present now.
Shalimar Garden:
Beautiful Shalimar Gardens are one of the best preserved Mughal gardens. It contains white marble buildings and two distinct garden areas separated by a narrow rectangular terrace, 500 yards or 457 meters long.
Channels of water fed by canals weave throughout the whole garden. This enchanting piece of landscape where an imaginative gardener’s fancy has come into full bloom is an exquisitely romantic place to leisurely spend the day.
The garden was designed by well known architect Ali Mardan Khan also known as Inayat Khan. The gardens were laid out in 1637 A.D. by famous Emperor and architect Shah Jehan. The design of the present day garden comprises of three terraces. The first is known as Farrah Bukhsh (Bestower of Pleasure). While the second and third are collectively known as Faiz Bukhsh (Bestower of Plenty).
How to get there
Shalimar gardens are located on the suburbs of the city of Lahore, almost 3 Km from the Lahore Walled City and are acessible by GT Road.
Channels of water fed by canals weave throughout the whole garden. This enchanting piece of landscape where an imaginative gardener’s fancy has come into full bloom is an exquisitely romantic place to leisurely spend the day.
The garden was designed by well known architect Ali Mardan Khan also known as Inayat Khan. The gardens were laid out in 1637 A.D. by famous Emperor and architect Shah Jehan. The design of the present day garden comprises of three terraces. The first is known as Farrah Bukhsh (Bestower of Pleasure). While the second and third are collectively known as Faiz Bukhsh (Bestower of Plenty).
How to get there
Shalimar gardens are located on the suburbs of the city of Lahore, almost 3 Km from the Lahore Walled City and are acessible by GT Road.
Minar-e-Pakistan :
Minar-i-Pakistan is one of the most important national monuments of the country. The site where the Minar-e-Pakistan is built is the exact place where the historic Pakistan Resolution was passed in 1940. The Minar expresses the spirit of that movement. It is one of the few additions to a conglomeration of old monumental structures that are in Lahore that were mostly built by Mughals. The base of the structure takes the shape of a five point star and is enclosed within crescent shaped pools. The overall height is approximately sixty meters and the entire structure is constructed of reinforced concrete and furbished with stone and marble walls and floors.
How to get there
Minar-i-Pakistan is located near the walled city of Lahore in a large park known as iqbal park.
How to get there
Minar-i-Pakistan is located near the walled city of Lahore in a large park known as iqbal park.
Shahi Hammam :
The Shahi Hammam or also known as the Wazir Khan Hammam, is the only public hammam (a place for bathing or refreshment) of the Mughal period in Lahore. The hammam was used by emperors and the royal families in the time of Empire Shah Jahan.
Shahi Hammam was built inside the Delhi Gate by Sheikh Ilmuddin Ansari. The Delhi Gate, one of the twelve gates of Lahore, was built by the Great Akbar in 1566. It is one of the most well preserved gates and one of the liveliest with numerous markets close by.
One of the most interesting features of the historically significant site is its Turkish style bath that is popular throughout the Islamic world, which provided reservoir fountains, dressing rooms, a hot room, and a warming room, additional latrines, and facilities for hot water.
Location
Sahi Hammam is located in the heart of the city of Lahore at Delhi Gate.
Shahi Hammam was built inside the Delhi Gate by Sheikh Ilmuddin Ansari. The Delhi Gate, one of the twelve gates of Lahore, was built by the Great Akbar in 1566. It is one of the most well preserved gates and one of the liveliest with numerous markets close by.
One of the most interesting features of the historically significant site is its Turkish style bath that is popular throughout the Islamic world, which provided reservoir fountains, dressing rooms, a hot room, and a warming room, additional latrines, and facilities for hot water.
Location
Sahi Hammam is located in the heart of the city of Lahore at Delhi Gate.
Hiran Minar:
The Emperor Jahangir built Hiran Minar in memory of Mansraj, his pet deer. This idyllic 17th century picnic spot, built just outside Sheikhupura, is serene and enchanting, a mute testament to an Emperor’s love. This is a pleasant and tranquil place to take the family on a picnic or relax with loved ones.
Hiran Minar is 43 kms from Lahore and 9 kms from Seikhupara, an octagonal pavilion with fresco paintings adds to its charm. It was constructed in 1620 13 years after the Minar was built by Radat Khan. Later in 1638, Shah Jehan, architect of the famous Taj Mahal made major changes to the structures.
Today the brick structure stands with a minar (tower). 210 square holes are on the outer surface. A spiral stair case consisting of 108 steps takes its guest to the heights of the minar that is divided into six tiers of varied heights.
Eleven ascending rectangular arches allow a breeze to run through, and provides natural lighting. The original fresco floral paintings still adorn the interior of the minar. Decorative arched panels, high relief bands, a dome shaped honey comb ceiling, and decorated walls that contain recessed niches embellish the structure. The roof can be accessed by two flights of steps with 13 stops. Twenty one pointed arched pillars attach the main baradari with the gateway. An interesting feature of the structure is the elaborate system that was developed for filling up the tanks with rain water from a catchment area that was devised.
Hiran Minar is 43 kms from Lahore and 9 kms from Seikhupara, an octagonal pavilion with fresco paintings adds to its charm. It was constructed in 1620 13 years after the Minar was built by Radat Khan. Later in 1638, Shah Jehan, architect of the famous Taj Mahal made major changes to the structures.
Today the brick structure stands with a minar (tower). 210 square holes are on the outer surface. A spiral stair case consisting of 108 steps takes its guest to the heights of the minar that is divided into six tiers of varied heights.
Eleven ascending rectangular arches allow a breeze to run through, and provides natural lighting. The original fresco floral paintings still adorn the interior of the minar. Decorative arched panels, high relief bands, a dome shaped honey comb ceiling, and decorated walls that contain recessed niches embellish the structure. The roof can be accessed by two flights of steps with 13 stops. Twenty one pointed arched pillars attach the main baradari with the gateway. An interesting feature of the structure is the elaborate system that was developed for filling up the tanks with rain water from a catchment area that was devised.
Kamran's Baradari :
Kamran’s Baradari and Garden, the oldest Mughal building in Lahore, was built by Mirza Kamran, the son of Babar and step brother of Hamayun. He ruled over Lahore from 1535-1540 AD.
This picturesque Baradari (pavilion) of Kamran was built as a summer house and remained a recreational place for the Mughal Imperial family. The Ravi at that time flowed at a considerable distance but as the river changed its course during the period of Aurangzeb, the Baradari became an island, and with its beautiful sprawling gardens and decorative features is now used as a picnic resort by the people of Lahore.
This picturesque Baradari (pavilion) of Kamran was built as a summer house and remained a recreational place for the Mughal Imperial family. The Ravi at that time flowed at a considerable distance but as the river changed its course during the period of Aurangzeb, the Baradari became an island, and with its beautiful sprawling gardens and decorative features is now used as a picnic resort by the people of Lahore.
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