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.