The document summarizes the key features of the Shalimar Gardens in Lahore, Pakistan. It describes the gardens as being laid out in three terraces descending from south to north, with an oblong layout surrounded by a high brick wall. Within the walls, the gardens feature square and elongated planting beds, fountains, and pavilions balanced among trees reflected in large basins of water. The gardens cover 16 hectares and include various fruit-bearing and decorative trees planted in a symmetrical pattern across the three terraced levels.

1. LANDSCAPE PRESENTATION
SUBMITTED BY
GULAL MOTGHARE
IV SEMESTER
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2. LAYOUTING

3. PLANTATION
The trees of the Taj Garden are either that of Cyprus (signifying death) or of the
fruit bearing type (signifying life) and even they are arranged in a symmetrical
pattern. Taj Mahal occupies the north-end corner of the garden, instead of being
in the center. In fact, at the center of the garden, between the Taj and its
gateway, is a raised marble lotus-tank with a cusped border, which reflects the
Taj in its waters. The four walkways that are although identical are differentiated
through their context. In fact, the symmetry with which the whole garden has
been organized and laid out, can be clearly observed and experienced as one
can get an unhindered view of the mausoleum from any spot. These aesthetically
maintained gardens not only bring a natural sense to the proceedings, but also
make for some great snap taking spots.

4. WATER DEVICES AND IRRIGATION SYSTEM

5. SHALIMAR GARDENS…
LAHORE, PAKISTAN
The ultimate masterpiece from the time of the brilliant Mughal civilization,
which reached its height during the reign of the Emperor Shah Jahan. The
elegance of these splendid gardens, built near the city of Lahore on three
terraces with lodges, waterfalls and large ornamental ponds, is unequalled.

6. BRIEF SYNOPSIS

7. LAYOUTING
The Gardens are laid out in the form of an oblong
parallelogram, surrounded by a high brick wall,
which is famous for its intricate fretwork. This
garden was made on the concept of Char
Bhagh. The gardens measure 658 meters north
to south and 258 meters east to west. In 1981
The Shalimar garden is characterized by enclosing
walls, a rectilinear layout of paths and features,
and large expanses of flowing water. The
Shalimar Gardens cover 16 hectares, and is
arranged in three terraces descending from the
south to the north. The regular plan, enclosed
by a crenellated wall of red sandstone, disposes
square beds on the upper and lower terraces
and elongated blocks on the narrower,
intermediate terrace; within, elegant pavilions
balance harmoniously arranged poplar and
cypress trees, reflected in the vast basins of
water

8. THREE LEVEL TERRACES OF THE GARDENS

9. PLANTATION
There are various types of trees used in
The Shalimar Gardens.
Some of which are
Almond, Apple, Apricot,
Cherry, Gokcha, Mango,
Mulberry, Peach, Plum,
Poplar, Quince Seedless,
Sapling of Cypress Shrubs,
Sour & Sweet Oranges

11. BUILDINGS OF THE GARDENS

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