Quite disappointed by postponed trip to Mangla, we, a group of Pakwheels Travelers thought that why to miss an opportunity so we planned a trip to Hiran Minar on 06-01-2013. Following were the travelers.
Lahore
1. Mr. Amir (waseem14pk)
2. Me (nomi700)
Faisalabad
1. Mr. Raheel (raheeln)
2. Mr. Rashid (emmaar)
3. Mr. Adnan (adnanshahzad)
Amir Bhai (waseem14pk) picked me up around 9.30am. then we went for nashta in anarkali, ‘aatay ki puriaan in desi ghee’ followed by a cup of dudh patti. Left Lahore at around 10am and reached SKP at 10.45am. FSD party was a bit late so we went to Hiran Minar and waited there for them. FSD party reached there around 11.30am. Enjoyed the old architectural monument and surroundings. Had tea afterwards followed by cricket between the Pakwheelers. Then we left for lunch cumm dinner at Sheikhupura and afterwards reached home at around 6.30pm.
History of Hiran Minar:
Hiran Minar (Minaret of Antelope) is set in peaceful environs near Lahore in Sheikhupura, Pakistan. It was constructed by Emperor Jahangir as a monument to Mansraj, one of his pet deer. The structure consists of a large, almost-square water tank with an octagonal pavilion in its center, built during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan; a causeway with its own gateway connects the pavilion with the mainland and a 100-foot (30 m)-high minar. At the center of each side of the tank, a brick ramp slopes down to the water, providing access for royal animals. The minar itself was built by Emperor Jahangir in 1606 to honor the memory of a pet hunting antelope named Mansraj.
