About Shalimar Gardens
The Shalimar Gardens, laid out for Emperor Shah Jahan in 1641–42, are among the finest Mughal gardens in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (with Lahore Fort). Three descending terraces, marble pavilions, water channels and once hundreds of fountains create an earthly vision of paradise.
Though the fountains don’t always run today, the scale, symmetry and serenity remain remarkable, a green counterpoint to the density of the old city.
Highlights
- Three terraces, Descending levels named Farah Baksh, Faiz Baksh and Hayat Baksh.
- Water features, Channels, tanks and the framework of 400+ fountains.
- Marble pavilions, Baradaris and platforms for the imperial court.
- UNESCO status, Inscribed with Lahore Fort as a World Heritage Site.
Plan this stop with Jahangir's Tomb for a more complete Lahore itinerary.
Nearby & related sites
Jahangir's Tomb
The elegant riverside mausoleum of Emperor Jahangir at Shahdara.
Read guide →Bagh-e-Jinnah (Lawrence Gardens)
A leafy colonial-era botanical park with an old library and open-air theatre.
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Lahore Fort (Shahi Qila)
The UNESCO citadel of the Mughal emperors, palaces, halls and the Sheesh Mahal.
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