Jalalabad garden Muzaffarabad
Jalalabad garden is one of the most admirable places in Muzaffarabad of Azad Kashmir that attract tourists and families for its lush green grounds and lawns. Not only do its striking views make it beautiful but its well-mannered flower beds add to its beauty.
Jalalabad garden has its own distinguished dignity among other places to visit in Muzaffarabad.
Jalalabad garden is one of the biggest recreation locations for locals in the capital city Muzaffarabad of Azad Kashmir and was inaugurated by then President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mr. Parvez Musharaf, that is non the less than a blessing for families and their children.
All the tourists who enter this garden are amazed by its beauty which is not only due to the lush landscapes here but also all the plants and trees that have been planted here with such skill and arrangement which is really spectacular.
Plants planted on both sides of the footpath in Jalalabad Bagh are a source of inspiration or motivation, with flowers on the other side giving you a feeling of freshness.
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The garden is surrounded by high and lush mountains on all sides and it is as if the mountains laden with these trees have embraced this garden in their lap. The chirping of the birds in the background, like they are singing songs is really fascinating and heart touchy.
History
The time when Muzaffarabad city was damaged by a disastrous earthquake in 2005, and the devastation caused by the earthquake was visible everywhere, even then the brave people here did not lose hope and tried hard to get their life normal.
With the help of the global community and Pakistan, people here put their lives on normal standards again and this park played a vital role in the same. It was the biggest recreational place that gave a smile of happiness in that period of sorrow to the people of Muzaffarabad and its surroundings.
It was opened for the general public on October 8th, 2007, and was sponsored by the "Save the Children - Uk" organization, and Inaugurated by General Parvez Musharaf.
Location
A beautiful family picnic point, known as the Jalalabad garden is located on Jilalabad road in Muzaffarabad, near Sain Saheli Sarkar shrine. Local people in Muzaffarabad also call it Tulip Park.
It is one of the most beautiful and amazing tourist destinations with a peaceful and healthy atmosphere that really fascinate travelers.
Characteristics and features
Jalalabad garden has everything to attract tourists to visit here with their families and loved ones. Some of these are,
- Library
- Swimming Pool
- Artificial Waterfall
- Fountain
- Play Area
- Restaurant
- Lawns and Gardens
- 100 Year's old Tree
- Jogging Track
- Mini Zoo
- Tulip park
- Security Cameras
Library
There is a library named Khurshid Hassan Khurshid library with a large number of books that attract students and scholars as well.
Swimming Pool
A small pond plays the role of a swimming pool here that is the big reason to attract tourists here in the summer season.
Artificial waterfall
There is an outstanding artificial lake in this Jalalabad garden where often people come and sit by dipping their feet in the cold water of this waterfall.
Fountain
A gigantic fountain in the center of the Jalalabad garden plays a vital role to make its visitors feel pleasant and happy.
Play area
There is an area separated and designated for children up to the age of 12 years children full of swings and games.
Restaurant
There is a small canteen or a tuc shop to facilitate tourists with humble and kind men.
Lawn and gardens
A wide area of the Jalalabad garden is based on its beautiful and well-mannered lawns and gardens with a large number of benches to sit, where visitors spend their valuable time in a peaceful atmosphere.
100 Year's old tree
There are a minimum of three poplar trees that are 100 years at their age, according to the experts.
Jogging track
A park or garden is unworthy without a jogging track in it, but there is no lacking in this garden because it has a beautiful jogging track.
Mini zoo
There is a mini-Zoo that really attracts children, and all children visit here with great enthusiasm.
Tulip park
There are flower fields (beds) named tulip park in this garden that smells the fresh climate here with its fragrant scent and refreshes the atmosphere. Jalalabad garden is known as the tulip park as well due to this tulip park.
Security cameras
The administration has installed here high-resolution cameras that monitor all parts of this garden for the security of visitors.
Jalalabad garden photo gallery
Conclusion
Jalalabad garden in Muzaffarabad is the biggest and most well-mannered tourist destination for not only locals but also for other visitors coming from far and wide of the country these days. And this is the place that really played a vital role to give some happiness and joy on the face of locals here when after the earthquake they really need of it.