Located just 0.5 km from Lahore Canal and about 20 km away from the main city along the Wagah-Amritsar Railway Line, Jallo Park is one of the most popular parks in the city. Graana.com gives you a detailed overview of the location, timings etc. of the park below.
Established in 1978, the park covers an area of approximately 837 acres. It was formerly a reserve forest that was used for forestry research, fuelwood production, and timber harvesting.
The development of the park took place on about 456 acres of the whole area. Since then, the park has been transformed into a theme park that features a wide range of entertainment, educational, and cultural activities.
This botanical garden in Lahore is one of the best places to visit with children as it provides an opportunity to learn more about different kinds of plants as well as wildlife.
There is no entrance fee required, and the recreational facilities provided inside are also extremely affordable.
One of Lahore’s most exquisite parks, Jallo Park is situated on Jallo Road, which is also connected to Canal Road. It is located adjacent to Lahore Ring Road and Grand Trunk Road.
Thus, it is easily accessible from the main areas of the city. Sky Land Water Park, Sozo Water Park, and Shalimar Gardens are some of the neighbouring attractions.
Address: Bhagwanpura, Jallo Road, Lahore.
As mentioned earlier, there is no entrance fee for Jallo Park. However, to enjoy various attractions, such as the butterfly house, wildlife park, water slides, and other such activities, you will be required to pay a minimal fee.
The park is open from 6 am to 5 am every day. It should be noted that it takes an average of three hours to explore the whole area, so you should plan your trip accordingly.
Jallo Park is a popular tourist destination, especially because of the Butterfly House located there. However, that is not the only point of interest in the park.
Throughout the year, tourists (especially children) visit Jallo Park because of the number of attractions and activities there.
These include the following:
A wide range of exotic animal species are also conserved in the park, including the common pheasant, Indian peafowl, rock pigeon, Asian black bear, Bactrian camel, chital, chinkara, sambar, Indian cobra, mugger crocodile, and so on.
The Jallo Park Butterfly House is the first of its kind in Lahore. Around 3000 kinds of imported butterflies from all over the world are housed in this sanctuary.
A 300-foot tube, this is the best location for the insects. A butterfly lab is also located there and, in addition to being a museum, it educates tourists about the many different species that live there.
Due to the fact that butterflies cannot survive in high temperatures, the environment in the area is closely monitored.
The Butterfly House also has a butterfly tunnel, waterfalls, a stream, a collection of larvae, a rearing chamber, an aquarium, and a gift shop.
The timings of Butterfly House are 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM. Please be aware that the ticket you purchase for this area is only valid for 15 minutes, but that shouldn’t be an issue since this is plenty of time to thoroughly explore it.
One of Lahore’s best wildlife parks, Jallo Park is home to some rare and unique birds and animals. A few of them are mentioned below:
The following facilities are provided at Jallo Park.
There are a variety of restaurants located in the proximity of Jallo Park in Lahore. There are a few eateries inside the park as well, the most well-known of which is Thai Village. However, if you choose to eat somewhere else, there are plenty of options that are close to the park.
If you are planning to visit Lahore, you should definitely go to Jallo Parks If you are looking to spend a laid-back day with your friends and family.
For more information on the best places to visit in Lahore, visit the Graana Blog.
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