The Changa Manga Forest is a handmade forest which includes a wildlife preserve, in the Kasur and Lahore districts of Punjab, Pakistan. It is located approximately 80 kilometers south-west of Lahore. It was once the largest man-made forest in the world but has undergone illegal deforestation at a massive scale in recent times.
Overview on Changa Manga Forest :
Changa Manga is known more widely as “one of the oldest hand-planted forests in the world”. Moreover it hosts a wide variety of flora and fauna. The forest is home to 14 species of mammals, 50 species of birds, six species of reptiles, two species of amphibians and 27 species of insects. Furthermore the Forest is named after two brothers Changa and Manga, both were dacoits. Both the brothers terrorized the law-abiding citizens of the district during the 19th century.
The brothers lived inside the secret heart of the forest, and eventually plunder any trading crossing the area. However, the brothers were captured by the police later on and the place was named after them. Changa Manga was planted back in 1866 to fulfill the need for timber and fuel resources for the North-Western railway networks.
Flora and Fauna of Changa Manga Forest :
Changa Manga hosts a wide variety of flora and fauna. Furthermore the forest is home to 14 species of mammals, 50 species of birds, six species of reptiles, two species of amphibians and 27 species of insects.
The main Flora of here are Sheesham (Dalbergia Sissoo) and Kikar (Acacia Nilotica). Both of these species are native to the sub-continent and are members of the Fabaceae. Furthermore, white mulberry (Morus Alba) was also introduce to the plantation along with several other species of Eucalyptus and Populus.
Similarly the forest is also home to many animals. Some of them are Indian peafowl, golden jackal, mouflon, nilgai and wild boar.
Attractions :
The main attractions in the forest are include
- Pagoda
- Lunar Lake
- Zoo
- Jungle Train
Facilities :
The main Facilities are include
- Children Gadgets
- Rainy Shed
- Metalled Road
- Log Houses
- Cafeteria
- Camping Sites
- Joging Tracks
- Children Cars
- Motor Boats
- Grassy Lawn
- Gazebo
- Water Coolers
How to get Changa Manga Forest?
Changa Manga is accesable by road and train. Changa Manga Forest is only 77 kilometers from Lahore City. Similarly Multan to Changa Manga distance is 60 kilometers. Moreover the distance from Islamabad to Changa Manga Forest is about 420 kilometers.
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