Punjab's 11 heritage sites illuminated to promote night tourism.

LAHORE -- In an effort to beautify different archeological monuments and heritage sites, so far 11 such structures have been illuminated by Punjab government and more are being considered for the purpose.

To make heritage sites of Punjab more attractive for visitors, a project was initiated by the previous government to illuminate such places to promote them.

The Directorate of Archaeology (DoA) was advised by Punjab government to install dustbins, develop walkways, build canteens, toilets, make seating arrangements, carry out horticulture work and illuminate buildings for night tourism as part of a scheme under the Annual Development Programme (ADP).

The ADP scheme, comprising illumination of 11 heritage sites was completed within the prescribed time.

Of these sites, five are located in Lahore -- Shalamar Garden, Zaib un Nisa's Tomb, Samadhi of Bhai Vasti Ram, Javed Manzil (Iqbal Museum) and Qutbuddin Aibak's Tomb. Others include Sheikhupura Fort, Rohtas Fort, Katas Raj Temples, Taxila Museum, Qah garden, Omar Hayyat Mahal in Chiniot and Ghazi Khan's Tomb (Dera Ghazi Khan).

The government is also considering execution of a plan to illuminate Hiran Minar (Sheikhupura), Takht e Babri (Kalar Kahar), Ram Piyari Museum (Gujrat), Chouburji...

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