RESORTS
PATRIATA SKYRIDE
Patriata has a chair lift and cable car system from Gulehra Gali to Patriata ridge. This dual system incorporates a chair lift from Gulehra Gali to Patriata Bazar and enclosed gondola cable car from Patriata Bazar to Patriata ridge, covering a distance of 3.1 Kms. At the mid point, pedestrians transfer from chair lift to cable car from an elevated platform. Gondola cable cars appeared here for the first time in Pakistan. It is the only Cable Car system in Pakistan.
TEL: (051-3357066)
KALLAR KAHAR
Situated on the M2 motorway, is easily accessible tourist attraction both from Lahore & Islamabad. At Kallar Kahar, TDCP has developed a beautiful resort, overlooking the lake, fully furnished with air-conditioned accommodation (12 double bedrooms), a restaurant and a snack bar. Here the boating amidst migratory birds and the enchanting surroundings lure in the tourists. A tourist information centre of TDCP is working here to provide information and assistance to the tourists.
TEL: ( 0543-444445)
KHARIAN
The TDCP resort and stop-over at Kharian is one of the most prestigious on the Grand Trunk Road. Ideally situated half way between Lahore and Islamabad, TDCP’s Kharian stopover has a restaurant, snack bar, outdoor barbecue, lush green lawns and children’s playing areas.
TEL: (053-7612177)
CHINIOT
The TDCP stop over and resort at Chiniot is situated at the Chenab Bridge overlooking the river. There is restaurant with spacious lawns and picnic areas.
TEL: (047-6215433)
JALLO PARK
The 461 acres Jallo Safari Park, situated 20 kms east of Lahore, along the canal bank is a popular picnic spot. The facilities at the park boast of a zoo, water theme park, boating in the lake and scenic picnic spots.
TDCP Jallo Resort comprising of 8 tourist huts with all amenities provides decent facilities to the tourists. Other attractions include swimming pool, tree huts for children, lush green lawns, camping sites and cooking areas. A tourist information centre of TDCP is also providing services to the tourists.
TEL: (042-6581585)
CHANGA MANGA
The Changa Manga Tourist Resort is situated 80 kms from Lahore in the world’s largest man made forest. TDCP Resort has two air-conditioned and one VIP suites each having two bedrooms along with allied facilities.
Apart from the 500 hectare forest, Changa Manga has an artificial lake with boating facility, children’s play land, mini rail and wildlife park.
TEL: (0494-381225)
LAL SOHANRA NATIONAL PARK BAHAWALPUR
The TDCP motel and restaurant at Lal Sohanra National Park and Game Reserve is spread over 10 acres. The 6 air-conditioned bedroom motel is set in idyllic surroundings and has its own restaurant, snack bar and swimming pool. The nearby lake offers excellent boating and fishing facilities.
TEL: (0622-871144)
FORT MONROE
85 kms from Dera Ghazi Khan, on the Quetta Road, The TDCP resort at Fort Monroe at a height of 6500 feet offers excellent boating on the Dames’ lake. The resort has 5-bedroom accommodation, a restaurant and a snack bar.
Tel: (0346-7931435)
STOPOVERS
SALGRAN
Driving through pine country on the smooth carpeted road to Murree, the Salgran roadside facility is situated 29 kms from Rawalpindi. Salgran has a well-developed parking area, snack bar and washroom facilities for travelers. The well laid out lawns with shaded sitting areas blends with the tranquil environment.
GHORAGALI
Situated midway between Rawalpindi and Murree, Ghoragali stop one cotes for the respite of the tourists. One can enjoy a variety of delicious dishes at this conveniently located food spot.
CHARRA PANI
At Charra Pani, 40 kms from Rawalpindi, the landscape becomes more spectacular. The TDCP roadside facility is very tastefully developed on the densely wooded slopes of the Murree Hills. The architecture blending unobtrusively with the natural surroundings. Charra Pani has a snack bar as well as washroom facilities for travelers.