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Kamran's Baradari

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👍 Kamran's Baradari is a very beautiful and ancient art structure buildings. I'm a photographer and this place is Heaven for me. Natural beauty and ancient vibes. But, to reach the actual location you have to sit in a boat and water is very polluted and smell is everywhere. If you can bear this you sh... People often mention Kamran, river, Baradari, Mughal, Lahore, visit, baradari, historical, time, pavilion,


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J74V+PF3, Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan

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4.20 (652 reviews)

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  • Wednesday: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 7 pm

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  • 4/5 M Tayyab I. 11 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    Kamran's Baradari is a very beautiful and ancient art structure buildings. I'm a photographer and this place is Heaven for me. Natural beauty and ancient vibes. But, to reach the actual location you have to sit in a boat and water is very polluted and smell is everywhere. If you can bear this you should have to go there. I only recommend those people who have Pashion for photos. Thank you.
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nasir A. 2 years ago on Google
    It is a historical place located in the middle of ravi river in lahore. It is called kamran ki bara dari and is constructed by the son of Mughal emporer Kamran who was the governer of Punjab. Very beautiful, peaceful, calm and natural place. Must visit please.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mian sajid I. 1 year ago on Google
    Historical Garden, Beautiful, and Healthy place for visitors
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Usman A. 2 years ago on Google
    Quite peaceful place to visit some time not much crowded. Suitable for those who love historical places.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sheikh ZeeShan Abbasi (. 4 years ago on Google • 279 reviews
    Kamran's Baradari is the ostensibly the earliest known Mughal monument in Lahore, said to have been built by Prince Kamran in the 1520s. However, the pavilion more likely dates to the reign of Shah Jahan (1627-58) as certain architectural features such as the use of cusped arches were not employed until Shah Jahan's reign. The attribution of the structure to Prince Kamran likely derived from local oral traditions which were picked up by Latif when he collected material for his comprehensive book on Lahore's architectural heritage in 1892. The baradari originally stood at the edge of the Ravi river, but over time the course of the river changed and the site became an island. Sometime over the course of the centuries the river flooded, taking half the baradari along with it. As Mughal buildings are generally symmetrical, it was possible for historians to infer the design of the lost portion and it was rebuilt in 1989 at a cost of 19.6 million rupees (about $1 million USD at the time). Unfortunately, the restoration extended to the remaining half and resulted in the total effacement of its surface decoration including the few fragments of original decoration to have survived. Of the gardens, very few traces survived in the late 20th century and a new garden based partially on Mughal motifs was built to the west of the Baradari.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Muhammad A. 1 year ago on Google • 182 reviews
    Nice location of a historical place that is not well known. Needs a huge amount of renovation and maintenance. Locals use the gardens for cricket practice causing damage to the 15th century gardens and paving. The kids use the pavilion as a playground with graffiti all over the building. Education required for the population to appreciate the historical significance of the place. Better transport links also required.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Arif I. 2 months ago on Google • 605 reviews New
    Historical places, so calm and peaceful, beside the Ravi River

  • 4/5 Daniyal S. 10 months ago on Google • 140 reviews
    It is called Kamran ki Baradari. Bara means twelve and dar means doors. Kamran ki baradari was a twelve door building on the bank of River Ravi. The baradari structure itself is a testimony to the engineering skill of Mughal builders. At the end of 19th century, Latif recorded “for more than half a century has the impetuous current of the ancient Ravi struggled to annihilate its walls, whose feet it washed, but with the exception of a portion washed away at a time beyond the memory of the living generation, the edifice stands quite unaffected by the ebb and flow of the majestic river.” The river that once flowed close to the city walls changed course during the first half of the 18th century, and destroyed the edifices and gardens laid by Mughal nobility. Mirza Kamran’s garden shared the same fate, although a few traces of old garden paths can still be seen. The baradari originally stood at the edge of the Ravi River, but over time, the course of the river changed and the site became an island. Sometime over the course of the centuries the river flooded, taking half the baradari along with it. As Mughal buildings are generally symmetrical, it was possible for historians to infer the design of the lost portion and it was rebuilt in 1989 at a cost of 19.6 million rupees about $1 million USD at the time. Unfortunately, the restoration extended to the remaining half and resulted in the total replacement of its surface decoration including the few fragments of original decoration to have survived. Of the gardens, very few traces survived in the late 20th century and a new garden based partially on Mughal motifs was built to the west of the Baradari.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Muhammad B. 4 years ago on Google • 462 reviews
    A very scenic and historical place near river ravi lahore, from minar e pakistan toward river ravi via gt.road an slide road just on the edge and start of river ravi leading to the way, accessible parking and then to book a cruise per person rs.50 to round of the kamran baradari, takes 15 minutes to drop and visit there a beautiful garden history and scenic 360 view of river roof top of bara dari also accessible for the view of river and bridge ravi mist visit place for peaceful environment no quality food items offered need to arrange by own april 2019.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Digital M. 1 year ago on Google
    The place was not restored by the Government. The whole beautiful infrastructure is damaged. Please 🙏 focus on this place and restore it so that everyone can come here to enjoy this place. Moreover; the way to Kamran's Baradari is not good enough, it's good to say that there's no proper way to this place.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr Muhammad I. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the view and the gathering on weekends.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Imran S. 2 years ago on Google
    Kamran baradari is very good place of mughal time.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Muhammad Rizwan A. 6 months ago on Google • 86 reviews
    Baradari of Kamran Mirza ( کامران کی بارہ دری) is a summer pavilion in Lahore, Pakistan. It was built in 1540 by Kamran Mirza, a son of first Mughal emperor Babur, and a brother of the second Mughal emperor Humayun. The building is believed to be the oldest existing Mughal structure in Lahore, and is the only garden in Lahore's Shahdara Bagh area that was not converted into a funerary monument. After Babur's death in 1530, Kamran Mirza seized Lahore and laid a garden in which the baradari was built in 1540. At the time of construction, the baradari was on the western bank of the River Ravi in the Shahdara Bagh region,[4] though it now stands on an island in the middle of the river, due to shifts in the river's course. The pavilion remained in use by Mughal royals until the 18th century. After the British annexed Punjab in 1849, the pavilion was turned into a tollhouse for boats crossing the river. It was also mentioned as Turgurhwallee Baradari in an 1867 map of Lahore, where it was shown located on the western bank of the river. Part of baradari's eastern façade had been damaged by floods by the 1850s, while the baradari's second story had also been damaged or dismantled around the same time.[6] The pavilion sustained further damage by flooding in 1958. It was reconstructed in 1989 at a cost of 19.6 million rupees (about $1 million). Like all baradaris, the structure has twelve doors. The pavilion was originally two levels with 12 columns of vaulted balconies. We arranged a Barb BQ party for our friends and enjoyed time.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ghalib A. 3 years ago on Google • 39 reviews
    The best place for photoshoot, a beautiful historical place. If you want to visit this place you should buy a ticket of 50Rs on Ravi river. The boatsman will transport you from one end to that end where baradari is present.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wali n ali W. 1 year ago on Google
    Baradari of Kamran Mirza is a summer pavilion in Lahore, Pakistan. It was built in 1540 by Kamran Mirza, a son of first Mughal emperor Babur, and a brother of the second Mughal emperor Humayun
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Zohaib A. 8 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    On the River Ravi's edge, the Kamran Baradari stands, its glory days faded, its current state dilapidated. Once a regal pavilion, now a haunt for passersby, including TikTok creators and wanderers. Families might want to steer clear. Reachable by boat or a rough road, both paths echo the baradari's deterioration. A pool that no longer glistens reflects its condition. Amidst this, faint echoes of history remind us of its former grandeur, now tangled with neglect.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sadia a. 1 year ago on Google • 20 reviews
    Not a family friendly place. Although the river is scenic and beautiful but as a public asset it is poorly maintained and managed. Wall chalking on cultural building must be prohibited
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amjad A. 7 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Just a historical place good to visit and enjoy
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moqaddas M. 8 months ago on Google
    Kamran's Baradari Lahore Kamran Mirza, sometimes known simply as Kamran, (1509 – 5 (or 6) October 1557) was the second son of Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire and the first Mughal Emperor. The only significant architectural structure built by Kamran exists today in Lahore, Pakistan. It is called Kamran ki Baradari. Bara means twelve and dar means doors. Kamran ki baradari was a twelve door building on the bank of River Ravi. The river changed its course over time, with the result that the Baradari stands not on the bank but in the waters as an island while the gardens have deteriorated. Kamran Baradari Lahore (Baradari of Kamran Mirza) is one of the attractive oldest Mughal monuments, situated in ravi river Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It was built in 1540, by Kamran Mirza for their family get together along. Baradari of Kamran Mirza has many interesting and entertaining features for the visitors, around the circle the stunning look of ravi river along with full of greenery and lots of colorful flowers which has make their spot more sightseeing then that. As can see, Lahore city has around plenty of unseen places which is top listed visited spot among all age, every hangout places have its own value and worth. But when historical Mughals spots comes around then the beauty of facts and figures has already been changed. Moreover, Kamran Baradari Lahore has a unique kind of structure fascinate around many visitors. It has all rooms of corners are seeming to be 12, infant, this word Baradari has hidden meaning, as break these words then find a real meaning like “Bara” means 12 (Twelve) and off course “Dari” means Doors, so combine these magical words it become Kamran 12 door place. Many families, Tourist and Visitors come here to enjoy this beautiful spot which has store many features inside the beautiful Kamran’s Baradari Lahore.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Adil M. 2 years ago on Google
    Like all baradaris, the structure has twelve doors. The pavilion was originally two levels with 12 columns of vaulted balconies. Best place for photography. Love this place alot. Nearby to the bank of river Ravi an osm view. 4/5 thumbs up....❤️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Attiya K. 1 year ago on Google
    Ill maintained and ignored architecture. As a part of history, worth visiting in good weather. Avoid going in intense heat and dark Hours. Children to be kept in control as building is risky and ponds are not walled off. Two routes, one is by road Via Shahdra, 2nd is just beside Ravi River, where about 200 meters is to be crossed through boats with 100 rupees ticket.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rafaqat Abbas G. 2 years ago on Google
    Very attractive historical place but unfortunately not looked after by Government. It is at its pathetic condition due to negligence of Govt. It is fully crowded by drug addicts. Moreover the beauty of the walls has lost its charm beacuse of people rubbish writing upon the walls of Baradari.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hamza K. 2 years ago on Google
    It portrays a love tale. It is very well maintained by its gardeners. It gives some very good romantic vibes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nauman A. S. 3 months ago on Google • 65 reviews New
    Nice place. Regular maintenance required. No cricket should be allowed inside this monument
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anas A. 2 years ago on Google • 8 reviews
    A Historical Place at the western bank of River Ravi in Lahore, This Pavilion was built by Kamran Mirza in 1540, a son of mughal emperor Babur and brother of Humayun.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 View of P. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent for picnic, photoshoot or just sight seeing. Good for both families and individuals. Visit my YouTube channel for complete video
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Muhammad Tariq R. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent Farm House plus other facilities. This is being reflect the History of the Country. Beautiful decoration, excellent food are the moto of this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 i k. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice location of a historical place that is not well known. Needs a huge amount of renovation and maintenance. Locals use the gardens for cricket practice causing damage to the 15th century gardens and paving. The kids use the pavilion as a playground with graffiti all over the building. Education required for the population to appreciate the historical significance of the place. Better transport links also required.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Muhammad A. 3 years ago on Google • 112 reviews
    Peaceful and relaxing place. May become a best tourist attraction in Lahore if properly maintained and look after. There is no cafe, no washrooms, no administration, no help desk, need extra care. Lawns and Pools should be properly cleaned and maintenance

  • 5/5 Mian M. 2 months ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    first time aya felt a lot

  • 5/5 Ashfan I. 2 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    Nice

  • 5/5 YOUNUS K. 2 years ago on Google
    A very beautiful palace to visit , It is Manora of Lahore. Water, Greenery, Beauty and peace at a one place. It is amazing!

  • 5/5 Asif U. 2 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Kāmrān kī bārɘdɘrī) is a summer pavilion in Lahore, Pakistan. It was built in 1540 by Kamran Mirza, a son of first Mughal emperor Babur, and a brother of the second Mughal emperor Humayun. The building is believed to be the oldest existing Mughal structure in Lahore

  • 5/5 Abdul Wahid M. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful historical place ignored by Government it can be improved more for tourism

  • 5/5 pakistan's parkour and free r. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful picnic 🧺 place pleas keep clean pakistan

  • 3/5 Shahzad A. 8 months ago on Google
    Good Place for visit in your holidays. But there is no proper shops for refreshment. Some peoples selling water and juice but not good quality. I advice if you go for visit there you should take things for your refreshment with you from outside.

  • 4/5 imran w. 9 months ago on Google
    This place is best for video & photo shoot

  • 3/5 Salman J. 10 months ago on Google
    Nice place to visit. You can reach there by boat but water is extremely polluted in this side of river ravi. But its really historic place. Don't go specially for this place, but if you visit lahore, then you can spend good 1 hour there too

  • 5/5 Shamas M. 2 years ago on Google
    Water of ravi river is poluted, but in peak summers its ok.... Baradari is good place to visit. 50 rs per person fair for boat for both side travel to cross river.

  • 3/5 Muzammal H. 1 year ago on Google
    Good memorial place, must be visit. Anyhow there aren't facilities such water, washroom, restroom etc provided by local authorities despite they are charging entry tickets

  • 5/5 Prince J. 1 year ago on Google
    Kamran Baradari is very Impressive or beautiful place you can see all around Area on The Top Roof also Weather is good having A lot of Greenery also Rive View Very Useful place for Photoshoot

  • 2/5 Omar T. 1 year ago on Google
    The baradari was so dirty and it has all the graffiti over it. I was with UK foreigners and i was so embarrassed to see the condition of it. There were dirty pampers and garbage all around. Need a lot of clealiness and need renovation of the building from bottom to top. Outside garden was properly maintained and it was nice to see it..

  • 4/5 Aqeeb A. 1 year ago on Google
    An ancient place that represents the Mughal Empire's Art but it is very sad that the government did played its part for keeping the originality of the place.

  • 4/5 Hafiz Asad W. 1 year ago on Google
    Very peaceful place but no parking & insecure about vehicle

  • 3/5 Rezwan A. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best Historical Places in Lahore City. We visit this place every year at 31st December, to view mesmerizing beauty of sun set.


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