Shalimar Gardens is a Mughal garden complex on Shalimar Link Road in Baghbanpura, Lahore, in the Punjab region of Pakistan. It is also known as Shalimar Bagh. The gardens were built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1641, and they are listed as a heritage site.
What you will see
- Terraced lawns that step down through the complex in a formal, ordered layout.
- Cascading fountains that run down the terraces and give the gardens much of their character.
- Pavilions set within the grounds, which show the Mughal approach to garden design.
What kind of visit it makes
Shalimar Gardens suits a slow, unhurried visit. Walking the terraces and following the water from one level to the next is the best way to take in the design, and it rewards visitors who enjoy architecture, landscape, and the history of the Mughal period. It is a place to spend time rather than to tick off quickly.
The gardens sit in Lahore, a city with a long history of Mughal-era sites, so a visit here can easily be part of a wider day exploring the city's heritage. To arrange a visit or ask a question before you go, you can call +92-42-99213443.
