Bradlaugh Hall — the lost splendour! on September 5, 2019A stunning 19th Century hall located on Lahore’s Rattigan Road; I am sure that this name must be new to the younger generation. With the crumbling structure the identity of this building is also degenerating and that is a point to ponder for all of us. What is Bradlaugh Hall and why is it so […]
The Baoli Bagh — a lost piece of heritage! on August 22, 2019I am sure most of you might not have seen the Baoli Bagh inside the walled city of Lahore and you must be wandering what Baoli Bagh is as the name sounds strange. As you make your way to the Rang Mehal Chowk, which is one of the busiest places and commercial hub of old […]
Road to Swat: an eternal journey — Part II on August 16, 2019The construction of the road has made it a hot spot for tourists. Bahrain is known for its riverside tourist resorts, local handicrafts and its view of the merging of the Daral and Swat Rivers. It also serves as a base camp for the trail that leads to the Daral & Saidgai lakes. As soon […]
Road to Swat: an eternal journey — Part I on August 15, 2019I disagree with those who say Swat is not safe! It was difficult for me to convince my family that I wanted to go to Swat because everyone thought that the place was not safe, it has rigid people, women are not secure there and above all the route is risky. Finally I was able […]
Exploring Kallar Kahar and its stunning lakes on July 31, 2019While travelling on the Motorway M2 from Lahore to Islamabad, you might have stopped over at Kallar Kahar for refreshments and for freshening up yourself, but have you ever gone beyond this activity? Have you ever explored the beauty and nature of this area? Kallar Kahar is located almost 225 kilometres from Lahore on M2 […]
The Garden of Wazir Khan and Baradari on July 6, 2019You all must be familiar with the stunning Shahi Hammam and the picturesque Wazir Khan Mosque which were built by the famous Hakim Ilmuddin Ansari who was later given the title of Wazir Khan by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, but while travelling on Mall Road at the backside of Lahore Museum have you ever […]
Gurdwara Dehra Sahib Sri Guru Arjan Dev — an epitome of fine heritage and holiness on June 25, 2019Many a times you might have crossed the Gurdwara Dehra Sahib while going to Huzoori Bagh or the mighty Fort but have you ever noticed an extraordinary golden dome there? Well this place is the Gurdawara of Arjun Dev Ji the fifth Sikh Guru. This masterpiece is in the same ensemble where you will see […]
Janam Asthan Guru Ram Das — a wonder hidden in Masti Gate on June 20, 2019Wandering around in the tangled streets of Masti Gate, you might come across a small gate that leads into a mesmerising Sikh holy site which is the Janam Asthan of Guru Ram Das. The Gurdwara was built at the site where it is traditionally believed was the birthplace and childhood home of Guru Ram Das […]
Ath Dara — the Darbar of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh on June 8, 2019I think some parts of the regal and magnificent Lahore Fort are buried under the dust of times and no one has stepped forward to make those portions alive and listen to their unheard tales. Among many such places in fort is also the Darbar or Court of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh which is Ath Dara, […]
The beauty of St Luke’s Church on May 30, 2019Travelling over the green hills and twisting roads of Abbottabad, I came across an interesting signage of St Luke’s Church that amazed me and I made my way over to this church after asking a few traffic wardens about its exact location. Finally I reached my destination. St Luke’s Church is almost 200 years old […]