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Meadows | The Ruins
of an Ancient Buddhist Monastery | Baab-e-Akbar
Pakistan is blessed with areas of matchless beauty and Fairy Meadows is the place which can be considered as one of the most beautiful in northern areas of Pakistan. A visit to Fairy Meadows requires a hike of three hours approximately but the views are rewarding. You may have the best views of Nanga Parbat from Fairy Meadows, while sitting in your tent or a log cabin. The ruins of an ancient Buddhist monastery are situated on the top of a 152-meter (500 feet) high hill. It is located about 80 kms from Peshawar and 16 kms North West of the city of Mardan. The monastery of Takht-i-Bahi was first mentioned by General Court, the French officer of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1836. Takht-i-Bahi is the most impressive and complete Buddhist monastery in Pakistan. The most remarkable feature is the design and arrangement of the range of small shrines, which surrounds the main stupa-court. This site, dating back to 2nd-3rd century A.D., consists of a large rectangular court, on the north of which is the main monastery and to the south is a well-planned monastic shrine of high terrace. The Ruins of an Ancient Buddhist Monastery:
General Court, the French officer of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1836. Takht-i-Bahi is the most impressive and complete Buddhist monastery in Pakistan. The most remarkable feature is the design and arrangement of the range of small shrines, which surrounds the main stupa-court. This site, dating back to 2nd-3rd century A.D., consists of a large rectangular court, on the north of which is the main monastery and to the south is a well-planned monastic shrine of high terrace.
The gate was named after Akbar, who rebuilt the town and the fortress. The emperor also founded a market near the gate, which is called Akbari Mandi after his name. It is located in old city Lahore.
About 10 km. from Deena lays the great fort of Rohtas. It is one of the most imposing historical monuments which represents the Pathan period of architecture style in Pakistan. The fort is the symbol of strength and determination of its builder Sher Shah Suri who ruled over India only for six years, 1540-45 A.D., but even during that short period he created much splendour including Rohtas fort and the Great Grand Trunk Road, connecting Kabul with Calcutta. The fort is not associated with any important historical event but it is remarkable for its size and massiveness. In fact Sher Shah recognized the strategic importance of Rohtas immediately after expelling the Mughal Emperor Humayun in 1542 A.D. from India and he considered it necessary to take measures against Humayun's return and his friends 'Ghakhars". After visiting the Jhelum hills, Sher Shah ordered construction of this great fort. The 'Ghakhars' who lived around Rohtas persuaded the people not to allow any supply of raw-material such as bricks and stones etc. to the builders of the fort. They also blocked various tracks leading to the site. But Sher Shah declared that any one who brings a stone will get a Rupee. People thought that Sher Shah's men will not honor their announcement but once they tried to supply the stones they were paid one rupee for each stone. As such the raw material for the fort was received in abundance as one rupee was a considerable amount of money at that time. As such all efforts of the Ghakhars failed and the fort was completed in 1543 A.D.
The Derawar Fort with its bulging bastions is located in the Cholistan desert. The Fort was constructed in 1733 by Sadiq Mohammed Khan I, the first Nawab of Bahawalpur. It remains the property of the Abbasi family, one of the wealthiest families of Pakistan, and can only be visited with their permission.
Anarkali bazaar is the most fascinating of the Lahore's many bazaars. The alleys and lanes of this bazaar are full of exciting wears, especially traditional crafts like leather wear; embroidered garments glass bangles, beaten gold and silver jewellery, creations in silk. Anything that you wish for a bargain, it is named after the famous courtesan of Akbar's court called Anarkali (Pomegranate Blossom). Food street blend in historical setup of Anarkali bazaar gives dazzling look to the bazaar. "Food Street" in Lahore is a pedestrianized zone with nicely restored colonial buildings. There are plenty of food stalls offering cheap and delicious local food. Most of them have tables on the street, so this a great place to spend an evening eating and people-watching.
The remains of the city of Thatta, inscribed in the World Heritage List in 1981, and its dilapidated necropolis provide a unique view of the Sindh civilization. The capital of three successive dynasties and later ruled by the Mughal emperors, Thatta is a symbol of the glorious past of Sindh from the 14th to the 18th centuries A.D. During this period, Thatta was one of the major seats of learning, fine arts and handicrafts. The architecture of Thatta bears the distinct marks of its variant ancestry, its hallmark being the variety of forms and techniques of decoration. The brickwork found on the buildings of Thatta, is a superb example of craftsmanship. The buildings, the tombs and the great necropolis of Thatta are now in shambles and need immediate attention. The Department of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Pakistan, is responsible for the site's maintenance and conservation.
A cluster of four small hill stations of Khanaspur, Khairagali, Changlagali and Ghora Dhaka is called Ayubia and was named after President Ayub Khan who belonged to Haripur district of Hazara. The complex is spread over an area of 26 km. The central place of Ghora Dhaka has a chairlift, which gives a panoramic and mesmerizing view of the surroundings.
Shogran located in the middle of a pine and fir forest, just below a snow covered mountain offers supremely beautiful views. It is one of the most beautiful plateaus in the whole area and is situated at a distance of 33 km from Balakot via Kawai. Shogran is not on main road, one has to take a jeepable route from Kawai and go up another 3,000 ft within 5 miles. Shogran means the 'forest in the sky'. You can see mountains like 'Moosa ka Musalla, " Makra" and "Malka Parbat" from here. Shogran is a beautiful place to stay with lush-green fields and woods. Shogran can only be described as a little bit of nowhere, for it consists of grassy slopes and wooden patches.
Malam Jaba is the most promising hill resort of Swat and is being developed rapidly. Hotel and a chairlift have already been constructed there but not yet operational. A mini golf course and ski run are also part of the complex situated about 2743m above sea level. It presents a beautiful view of snow-clad mountains, forested valleys and wildlife.
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