1.

HISTORY AND IMPORTANCE OF SHABAN VALLEY, QUETTA

Shaban Valley is an attractive tourist area and is at a distance of 35 km from Quetta.
The route to this area goes through Hanna Orak Valley and takes more than three
hours to reach by road. It is full of green orchards of apples and other fruits. Traveling to
Shaban Valley is not easy on the non-metalled and damaged road, but one cannot miss
its natural beauty. Shaban valley is one of the most scenic places near Quetta city. In
the spring season, there are colorful flowers around the surrounding mountains in the
valley which give splendid and picturesque views of the valley.

2. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The project area is located in Shaban Valley, CHamni nearly 45km from Tor Shor. The
Site has trees of Juniper about thousands years old. The tourism department of
Balochistan intends to invite private investors for the development of forest resorts,
hotels, motels and recreational facilities to exploit the beauty of the area. The metalled
roads will not only make it easy for residents of Shaban to transport their fruit and
vegetable products to the market on time but shall also facilitate the tourists.
Development of tourism in Shaban Valley will result in the creation of jobs for the local
people and in turn their standard of living will be upgraded. The project components
may involve construction of Buildings, Water supply & Sewerage system, Storm Water
Drainage System for the Building, Firefighting system, Electrical and IT System,
communication system, security system, roads/pavement etc

 The Pabbi National Park spread over an area of 36374 acres adjacent Kharian,
provides a substantial area for the development of active and passive
recreational facilities to meet the current and future recreational needs of the
community.
 The development of Pabbi National Park shall aim at development of national
resources, conservation and enrichment of local flora and fauna.
 The park will prove to be a source to gain knowledge about the natural flora and
fauna.
 It will result in the development of awareness in public towards conserving the
natural resources.
 The natural beauty and serene environment are the main points of interest of the
valley. The valley also has potential for development of children play land
facilities and a lake and hiking.
 The park shall reserve and enhance environment as a permanent open area for
public.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

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The scope of work will include but will not be necessarily limited to the following:

1. To assess the area for preparation of Master Plan of Shaban Valley including
preparation of land use plan.

2. To develop GIS based map indicating the coordinate-wise location of the

proposed features of the Project Area.

3. To evaluate the available resources and important landmarks in the area and
propose their optimum utilization in terms of providing recreation to public and
their improvement.

4. To identify and locate different interventions such as boarding and camping

facilities, log huts, parking sites, hiking, traking, eating and resting areas, walking
trails and road network and other related activities suited to the project area.

5. To propose development and improvement of different landscape features,

habitat development of the Valley.

6. Provide design / drawings of physical infrastructures, instalments and landscape

including estimated cost for each intervention.

7. Submission of proposal about sanitary measures including sewerage, and solid

waste management.

8. Submission of doable business model/options for the valley development under

PPP Mode.

3. Master Plan

The vision for the valley was a nature inspired four season tourist plave
that focused on nature, pedestrians, families, sports enthusiasts, and
wellness. The central theme of the Shaban Valley is lifestyle themed; a
place where guests can enjoy all the comforts and amenities of their life
back home but in a beautiful, relaxing and laid-back natural mountain
environment.

The purpose of this manual is to establish minimum landscape design standards without
dictating specific planting styles, planting themes or planting arrangements. The manual
encourages low water use landscaping. To ensure continual and long term project results, the
applicant should give consideration to the following design principles: A. Water conservation
best practices; B. Plant material type, size, and diversification; C. Planting arrangement; D. In fill
landscapes; E. Entryway landscapes; and F. Oak tree and other significant plant protection
requirements. A more detailed analysis of each design principle follo

The layout and design of the valley reflects a human scale European style
pedestrian village street with commercial space located on the ground floor
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and accommodation on the floors above. At the resort you will find all
levels of accommodation ranging from 3. 4, and 5-star hotels, to mountain
and golf villas and family accommodation. The village also includes arts,
culture and entertainment including a Traditional Chinese Family Spa, a
performing arts theater, interpretive museum. Feature Lake, island and
lakeside restaurant, family entertainment, shopping and dining. The resort
includes one Jack Nicklaus 18-hole Championship golf course and two
Robert Trent Jones II Championship 18-hole golf courses. The ski area was
designed with state-of-the-art ski lift systems, snowmaking and grooming
to ensure an International level and quality of visitor experience. Two
gondolas service a mountain top restaurant and offer lift accessed summer
sightseeing and hiking with beautiful views and sweeping vistas of
Changbai Mountain.

Master Plan is developed with the following facilities:

 Camping Sites / View Points

 Water Ponds / Lake Area
 Grassy Lawns, Ornamental Landscaping / Tree Plantation
 Children Playing Areas
 Tourism Facilitation Center
 Club Building with Hotel
 Masjid
 Police Station
 Medical Center
 Restaurent (Café)
 Food Court
 Hikin and Traking
 Public Toilets
 Gazebos
 Eco Lodges (Chelet)
 Generator / UPS Room
 Outdoor Furniture / Fixtures including benches, waste bins etc
 Signage for Information / Caution
 Tubewell / Overhead Water Reservoirs
 Firefighting Instruments
 Boundary walls / Iron Grills / Steel Fences etc
 Access Roads / Parking Areas / Walkways

NESPAK’s team will carry out an in-depth analysis of the Project/ user’s
requirements, and based upon this analysis and the information gathered during
surveys and field investigations, shall form a firm basis for evolving a preliminary
master plan at an appropriate scale showing the location of all existing and
proposed facilities to be planned and other allied uses as required by the Client.

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 NESPAK Design Team will make efforts to plan/design the Pabbi National Park
as an exemplary project which should reflect the highest standards of design
excellence.

- During preliminary discussions on planning new concepts, Client’s guidance

shall be sought regarding major issues.
-The master plan for the Project shall be based on the zoning plan showing the
existing and proposed facilities and road network, pavements, parking areas,
tube wells, overhead reservoirs, green areas, in conformity with the Client’s
priorities/ requirements.
-While developing the master plan, it will be ensured that the spaces are
allocated/ distributed uniformly and in a manner that these are functional and
complimentary to one another; economically efficient and aesthetically pleasing.
-Environmental factors such as climate, orientation, noise impact, vegetation etc.
will be given due consideration. The spaces will be earmarked in accordance with
International planning standards tuned to the bye-laws and regulations of Local
Building Authority.

8.2 DESIGN OF BUILDINGS/ STRUCTURES

Architectural design is the product of a conscious effort by trained professionals

in solving the problems of function, aesthetics, structure, services and
sustainability in a logical manner based on a well-defined Client’s brief.

Functional design considerations shall include understanding the Building use

and the requirements of the end users. Technical aspects shall take into account
the choice of the most suitable materials for construction and method of
construction.

The architect must be aware of the social, cultural and urban context in defining
the final shape and form of the building. Climatic aspects should address the
issue of energy efficiency and use of active and passive means in achieving it.

Architectural Design Criteria

As part of the scope of Consultants’ services listed in the TOR, the Design Team
will propose, evaluate and recommend to the Client possible innovations in
pursuit of the optimum solutions. Potential areas to explore innovations would
include:

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a) Space Optimization

The Design Team will review with space usage, such as occupancy,
scheduling and future expansion needs to optimize utilization of space and
budget and will look at standardization of spaces with reference to
international benchmarks to provide flexible usage of space.

b) Building Materials
Apply a consistency of design approach, standardization and careful
evaluation of materials that simplify maintenance, reduce running cost and
create a therapeutic environment. The building elements will be of high-
quality materials to specified certification.

c) Building Aesthetics

The architectural style / vocabulary of the buildings/structures in the

Project locality shall be studied in depth, in order to develop the
Architectural Style of the proposed buildings so that it harmonizes with the
overall physical fabric of the forest reserve.

d) Sustainable Design
The ultimate goal and challenge of the Architectural Design Team will be
to develop Sustainable Designs and to find win-win solutions that provide
quantitative, qualitative, physical, and psychological benefits to building
users. There are many possibilities for achieving this seemingly difficult
goal. The following three principles of sustainable design provide a broad
awareness of the environment issues associated with architecture:

 Economy of Resources
 Life Cycle Design
 Humane Design
To enhance environmental sustainability, a building must holistically
balance and integrate all three principles in design, construction, operation
and maintenance, and recycling and reuse of architectural resources.
These principles comprise a conceptual framework for sustainable
architectural design.

Economy of Resources

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 Economy of Resources is concerned with the reduction, reuse, and
recycling of the natural resources that are input to a building. Conserving
energy, water, and materials can yield specific design methods that will
improve the sustainability.

Life Cycle Design

Life Cycle Design provides a methodology for analyzing the building

process and its impact on the environment. This principle embodies three
strategies: pre-building, building, and post-building. These strategies, in
turn, can yield specific design methods that will improve the sustainability.

Humane Design

Humane Design focuses on the interactions between humans and the

natural environment. This principle embodies three strategies:
preservation of natural conditions, urban design and site planning, and
design for human comfort. These strategies, in turn, yield specific design
methods that will improve the sustainability.

e) Fire Safety

Review of existing infrastructure and identify upgrades required to meet

current codes and standards and ways to achieve these safety
standards whilst mitigating cost and disruption. The proposals will cover
issues such as escape distances, escape widths, smoke control, fire
rating and compartments, fire-fighting lifts, dry risers, fire suppression
and passive means of fire control. The design proposals will advise
if we consider a fire engineered solution appropriate to meet their
objectives or assist where waivers may be desirable and staff can
demonstrate adequate alternative SOPs.

f) Security Systems:

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 The design proposals will include close coordination with the Client’s
Security Consultant and the MEP engineers to conduct a risk assessment
of the potential threats to the buildings/structures including safety of
occupants, general public and resilience in the event of an incidence. The
proposal would also ensure a seamless integration between occupants
and visitors/public as appropriate applying current best practices.

g) Way Finding;

The design proposal will consider intuitive way finding strategies in the first
instance using a hierarchy of spaces and design features to guide people
and supplement with clear signage scaled and colored to suit people with
common visual impairments. Technical solutions may be considered if
practical and cost effective.

Special emphasis shall be given to the movement of visually impaired and

physically handicapped persons to navigate their way through all outdoor
and indoor spaces with maximum ease and safety.

j) Healthy Living, Universal Design & Barrier Free Access:

The designs will aim at improving the indoor and outdoor air quality for
health living by integrating innovative systems and landscape design
features. We will adopt a barrier free approach to design, implementing
appropriate codes on accessibility and advice Client where upgrades are
necessary to comply.

8.3 Architectural Design

NESPAK Design Team shall prepare the Architectural Design Proposal for the
buildings / structures to be constructed in the Pabbi National Park, including
layout plans, block views, and preliminary estimated cost for approval from the
Client. The following aspects shall form the basis of the architectural design:

 Review of any special considerations associated with the site and local
building bye laws (if any).
 Development of the design concepts keeping in view the primary functional
requirements of the Client and satisfaction of the user requirements.
 Development and adoption of appropriate technical methods for structures and
services.

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  The Buildings’ performance criteria shall be stated. The one performance
criteria which shall be a priority to all users is human comfort which
encompasses issues such as indoor air quality, adequate ventilation, artificial
and day lighting and thermal comfort.
 Occupancy patterns on daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis for electrical
and thermal load calculations shall be studied.
 In response to the energy crisis in the country, NESPAK would develop the
building designs based on the principles of Green Architecture. The building
designs shall adapt to passive and active means of enhancing energy
efficiency and reducing the carbon foot print.
 The buildings/structures shall be conceived so as to balance and integrate all
principles of sustainable design, construction, operation and maintenance, and
recycling and reuse of architectural resources for achieving environmental
sustainability.
 Application of the principles of aesthetics to produce designs which are
socially acceptable and culturally responsive.

NESPAK will be responsible to alter/ make additions in designs/drawings as

suggested/ recommended by the Client. Upon clearance of the preliminary
Architectural designs/ layout, NESPAK shall start work on the Engineering
Design of the buildings/structures.

8.4 Preliminary Structural Design

A team of NESPAK structural engineers will work in close association with the
other engineering specialties for studies required during different phases of the
project.

Our approach towards this project will be to ensure effective, efficient and
structurally viable designs that will satisfy the functional requirements as well as
the site-specific technical conditions. The site-specific conditions/constraints
include topography, hydrology, geology, seismology, existing structures,
construction time, construction materials and construction techniques. All of
these conditions will be thoroughly investigated, analyzed, evaluated and
integrated with possible structural solutions to arrive at optimum designs. It is
believed that solutions with minimum initial costs may serve as a guideline, but
they may not be necessarily be the optimum solutions. A deeper and broader
perspective aimed at minimizing the life-cycle cost, based on considerations of
durability, functionality, maintainability as well as their long-term contribution to
the economy has to be considered.

Our design methodology will be focused on achieving conceptual unity amongst

different aspects. The proposed structures will be checked against various
loading conditions using computer aided modeling to evaluate their response.
Results will be evaluated by structural experts to reach an optimum solution. We

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 do not overly rely on the computer softwares for the structural design. Modern
analysis tools can be extremely efficient and detailed, but they are not substitute
for an experienced designer's judgment. They can only facilitate the judgment.
Both assumptions and limitations built-in in these programs must properly be
understood by the designer. NESPAK's Structural Engineering Team lays
particular emphasis on this aspect. Similarly, all works carried out on computers
are effectively and appropriately cross-checked to ensure that error-free designs
are produced.

a) Scope of Services

The scope of services to be provided by structural engineering Team will include:

 Site reconnaissance for familiarization with the project conditions.

 Preparation of feasible study and rough cost estimates for the structures of
project.
 Incorporation of modifications/amendments after approval of Client in the
basic designs to achieve most viable and economical solutions.
 Preliminary design report.
 Finalization of type of foundations depending upon the data collected from
hydraulic, meteorological, geotechnical and seismic studies.
 Preparation of Bill of quantities, Specifications and cost estimates.

PROJECT BRIEF:

In this context, the Prime Minister of Pakistan inaugurated the Kartarpur Corridor Project
on 28th of November 2018. FWO being the executing agency, NESPAK has been
entrusted with the detailed Architectural and Engineering Design along with Resident
Construction Supervision Services for the whole Project.

The Project is envisaged to be constructed in Phases over site areas of 410 acres and
13 acres separately. Phase-I of the Project comprises the following components:

1. T1- Terminal Building

2. T2-Gurdwara Complex

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 3. 772.25 m long Bridge to be constructed over the River Ravi to connect the T1
and T2 Sites

T2 SITE
T1 SITE
(Gurdwara
(Terminal Building Site)
Complex Site)

A new road linking the Indian town of Dera Baba Nanak to the Gurdwara Darbar
Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan is proposed named “The Kartarpur Corridor”. The road
would allow for visa-free travel for Sikh Yatrees to the Gurdwara Sahib and back.

A specialized bus/ coaster service dedicated to Sikh Yatrees shall be provided by the
Government of Pakistan at the Zero Point Gate of Pakistan-India Border. Indian Sikh
Yatrees shall travel by buses and coasters and will be dropped in front of the Terminal
Building for security scanning and immigration procedures. They will be issued a Day
Pass and will exit the T1 Building. They will again board buses/ coasters and will be
taken to the Gurdwara Complex.
BRIDGE
BRIDGE
1- T 1- SITE (Terminal Building Site)
Total site area of Terminal Building-T1 is 16 acres, 12 acres shall be developed in
Phase I and 4 acres in Phase II. T1 site comprises 2 nos Terminal Buildings on both
sides of the road, Canteen, Mosque and separate Buses and Coasters parking areas on
both Indian and Pakistani side along with allied/ infrastructure facilities.

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 These buildings shall be constructed in two phases.

PHASE-II
4 ACRES

PAKISTAN INDIAN
SIDE SIDE

PHASE-I
SITE PLAN OF TERMINAL BUILDING – T1
12 ACRES

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PHASE-I PHASE-II

3D VIEW OF T1 SITE

3D VIEW OF TERMIAL BUILDING PHASE – I

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1.1- PHASE - I
Phase-I comprises the Terminal Building Block A, B and C, Indian side parking
for 8 buses and 11 coasters and Pakistani side parking for 8 buses and 11
coasters along with allied/ infrastructure facilities.

1.1.1 TERMINAL BUILDING

Total covered area of the Terminal Building is 52,000 sft. It is a centrally air conditioned
single storied Building with clear height varying from 16’-0” to 24’-6”. Terminal Building
has been designed with steel structure roofs due to short completion period of the
Project. The Terminal Building consists of the following three Blocks:

1. Block - A for Yatrees Departure

2. Block - B for Yatrees Arrival / Departure
3. Block - C for Yatrees Arrival

1.1.2 BLOCK-A FOR YATREES DEPARTURE

Yatrees Departure Block - A has been designed with 18 nos. Immigration Counters and
02 nos. Customs Counters along with separate Male/ Female Public Toilets. Total
seating capacity of this block is for 144 Yatrees.

1.1.3 BLOCK-B FOR YATREES ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE

Block C has been designed with 40 nos. of Immigration Counters and 02 nos Customs
Counters along with all allied offices / facilities and separate Male/ Female Public
Toilets.

The allied facilities include Offices of Border Security, Anti-Narcotics Force, Auqaf, FIA
and other Agencies. In addition, a Conference room for 24 Persons, First Aid room,
Bank, Currency Exchange Office, two (02) nos. Souvenir shops and Concession
Counters have also been provided.

Security Walk Through Gates and Luggage Scanners have been provided in the
Entrance Vestibules whereas the Electronic Turnstiles have been provided in the Exit
Vestibules.

A specialized bus/ coaster service dedicated to Sikh Yatrees shall be provided by

Government of Pakistan at the Zero Point Gate of Pakistan-India Border. Indian Sikh
Yatrees shall travel by buses and coasters and will be dropped in front of the Yatrees
Arrival Block B&C of Terminal Building for security scanning and immigration

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procedures. They will be issued a Day Pass and will exit the T1 Building. They will again
board in buses/ coasters and will be taken to the T2-Gurdwara Complex.

In Sikh Religion there is ritual that some of Yatrees don’t travel by buses they want to
walk bare footed towards the Gurdrawa to satisfy their emotional affection for their
Guru. Therefore to facilitate the Arriving and Departing Yatrees pedestrian walkways
have also been provided from T1 -Terminal Building to the 772.25 meter long Bridge to
T2-Gurdwara Complex. Yatrees will have to walk almost 4 Km therefore specialized
designed Rest areas with drinking water facility have been provided at both ends of the
bridge.

1.1.4 BLOCK-C FOR YATREES ARRIVAL

Yatrees Arrival Block has been designed with 18 nos of Immigration counters and 02
nos. Customs counters along with separate Male/ Female Public Toilets.

Sikh Yatrees after performing their religious rituals during the day will come back to the
Terminal Building by buses/ coasters and will be dropped in front of the Yatrees
Departure Block A.

After security scanning and immigration procedures in Yatrees Departure Block A the
sikh yatrees will again board buses/ coasters. These buses / coasters will drop them
back at Zero Point Gate at the Pakistan- India Border.

The architectural design of the Terminal Building has been developed in harmony with
the existing Gurdwara Guru Nanak using architectural elements comprising octagonal
minarets, “chhatris”, multi foiled arches, brackets and “chhajjas”, which are the essential
elements of Sikh Architecture.

FLOOR PLAN OF T1 BUILDING

BLOCK-C

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 2- T2 SITE

LEGEND:

A. Pakistani Side Parking

B. Indian Side Parking
1. Pedestrian Promenade
2. Pakistani and Indian Darshan
Deori
3. Separate Male/ Female Sarovar 15 | P a g e
Sahab
4. Courtyard around Existing
Gurdwara
5. Dormitories
6. Museum/ Library
 MASTER PLAN OF T2- SITE

Government of Pakistan has acquired 410 acres land for the establishment of the
Gurdwara Complex. Master plan of the Gurdwara Complex has been developed
keeping in view the present and future requirements of the Sikh Yatrees as spelled out
by the Garanthis of the Sikh
Parbhandak Committee. The 410
acres site has been divided in to the
following zones:

Zone-1A comprises 42 acres and

Phase-II includes the main Gurdwara
Complex Building, Langar Khana
and Mehman Khana

Zone-1B comprises 52 acres and

includes future extension of
Mehman Khana Blocks, Langar
Khana Blocks, Administration
Building, Mela Thela Ground, Staff
Residences and Infrastructure
Facilities

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 Zone -2 comprises 26 acres and includes Bagheecha Sahab with a landscaped Nishan
Sahab in the form of a planter

Zone-3 comprises 28 acres which includes Pakistani and Indian side Parking Areas,
Pedestrian Promenade, Security rooms, Waiting sheds for Yatrees with Toilet Facilities,
Media room and Media Parking.
Phase-I
ZONING PLAN OF T2- SITE

Zone-4 & 5 comprises 120 acres and includes future proposed commercial
developments like hotels, apartments and other commercial entities. Current land
distribution for commercial development is not finalized at this stage. It is subject to
change in the future phases and shall be developed as per Market Trends and
Economic Feasibility Studies.

Zone-6 consists of land acquired to fence the area around the road in order to avoid the
development of encroachments and to secure the whole Gurdwara Complex.

There are separate parking areas for Indian and Pakistani Sikh Yatrees. The Indian
Yatrees will come for one day trip from India. They will have restricted movement within
a fenced area around the Gurdwara. Therefore, Indian Parking has been designed for
buses and coasters only. On the other hand Pakistan side Parking has been designed
for buses, coasters, cars and motorbikes. Pakistani Sikh Yatrees shall have the freedom
to move all around the 410 acres of site area.

Both Pakistan / Indian side parking areas have been planned with two 02 nos. Security
Sheds and two 02 nos. Yatrees Waiting Sheds with attached Male / Female toilet areas.

The Security sheds have been located at the Promenade to serve both Arriving and
Departing yatrees. These Security shed comprise Turnstiles for entrance / exit,
Baggage Scanners, Security Walk through Gates and Security Offices. All Pakistani /
Indian yatrees have to pass through these Security Sheds to access the Pedestrian
Promenade and Darshan Deoris of the Bardari Compound.

In addition one Media Centre has been provided adjacent the Pakistan Parking side
with separate parking for Media Vans. This Media Centre houses a Large Conference
room to facilitate the press conferences along with allied facilities.

MEDIA CENTER

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PAKISTANI SIDE

YATREES SHED
PAKISTANI SIDE SECURITY SHED

INDIAN SIDE SECURITY SHED

PARKING AREA OF

T2- SITE
INDIAN SIDE YATREES SHED

3D VIEW OF T2- SITE

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 3D VIEW OF T2- SITE

3- DESCRIPTION OF EXSITING GURDWARA SAHAB

Existing Gurdwara Building is a double storied structure housing Deewan Asthan and
Sukh Asthan with Verandas all around.

The new Gurdwara Complex has been designed around the Gurdwara Building
conserving the existing Gurdwara Building along with other holy features i.e. ‘Mazar of
Guru Nanak Sahab’, ‘Khoo Sahab no. 1& 2’, ‘Rehat Sahab’, ‘Bomb Sahab’ and ‘Khooi
Sahab.

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 EXISTING GURDWARA KARTARPUR SAHAB

EXISTING “KHOOI SAHAB”

MAZAR OF GURU NANAK

EXISTING “KHOO SAHAB” AND EXISTING “REHAT SAHAB”

4- DESCRIPTION OF GURDWARA FACILITIES:

A typical Sikh Gurdwara has the following essential facilities:

a. Chopacha Sahab
b. Nishan Sahab
c. Dewaan Asthan
d. Sukh Asthan

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 e. Akhand Paath Rooms
f. Langar Khana

Proposed Gurdwara Complex has all the above

features in addition to ‘Sarovar Sahab’ which is a
sacred bathing pool which has water supply from
the Khoo Sahab.

Description of the above features is as follows:

a. ‘Chopacha Sahab’ is a clear water shallow

channel that is located before the entrance
to the Gurdwara Complex in which Sikh
Yatrees wash their feet before entering the
compound.

“CHOPACHA SAHAB” OF
GURDWARA NANAKANA SAHAB

b. Nishan Sahib: This is an important part of the Sikh religion which depicts a
double-edged sword called a ‘khanda’ ( ☬) in the centre is a ‘chakkar’ which is
formed by two single-edged swords flanked on the two sides. The traditional
symbol of the “Nishan Sahib” is placed on a high pole and can be seen from far
away, signifying the presence of a Gurdwara in the vicinity. It is placed within the
courtyard of the Gurdwara Complex and has a sikh flag on the top.

c. Sarover is a Sacred Pool built around or close to the Gurdwara, where the Sikh
Yatrees bathe as a religious rite.

“SAROVER SAHAB” OF
GURDWARA NANAKANA
SAHAB

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d. Dewaan Asthan – In Dewaan Asthan prayers
and Keertans from “Guru Garanth Sahab” are
recited all the day.

“DEWAAN ASTHAN” OF
GURDWARA KARTARPUR SAHAB

e. Sukh Asthan is a room dedicated as the resting

place for the 11th “Guru Garanth Sahab”.

“SUKH ASTHAN” OF
GURDWARA KARTARPUR SAHAB

f. Akhand Paath Rooms- In these rooms recitation

of “Guru Garanth Sahab” takes place 24 hours of
the day which does not stop even not for a minute.

“AKHAND PAATH ROOM “OF

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 GURDWARA NANKANA SAHAB

g. Langar Hall is a community dining hall with a kitchen, where free meals are
served to all the visitors, without
distinction of religion, caste,
gender, economic status or
ethnicity.

LANGAR HALL

5- DESIGN FEATURES OF PROPOSED GURDWARA COMPLEX:

Proposed Gurdwara Complex has the following design features:

1. Pedestrian Promenade
2. Pakistan Side and Indian Side Darshan Deori
3. Separate Male/ Female Sarovar Sahab
4. Courtyard
5. Dormitories
6. Museum/ Library
7. Dewaan Asthaan
8. Akhand Paath Rooms
9. Separate Male/ Female Toilets and Showers
10. Mehman Khana
11. Bagheecha Sahab
12. Langar Khana with Kitchen
13. Mela Thela Ground
14. Palki Sahab
15. Administration Building
16. Staff Residences
17. Infrastructure Facilities
18. Pavilion
19. Langar Store

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SITE PLAN OF PROPOSED GURDWARA COMPLEX

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 LANGAR KHANA

MEHMA
KHANAN
N

FLOOR PLAN OF PROPOSED GURDWARA COMPLEX /BARADARI BUILDING

5.1 PEDESTRIAN PROMENADE

A 563m long and 30m wide pedestrian Promenade has been designed to approach the
Gurdwara Building from both Pakistani and Indian Parking areas. It runs in the North
South direction and has a landscaped green belt in between.

5.2 PAKISTAN SIDE / INDIAN SIDE DARSHAN DEORI

Darshan Deori means the main entrance that leads to the Gurdwara Compound. There
are two separate Darshan Deoris for the Indian and Pakistani Sikh Yatrees.

Each Darshan Deori measuring 85’x44’ is a double storied hall. It houses

Administration/ Management Offices, “Jora Ghar” and Locker Rooms. These Darshan
Deoris are linked by a 30 feet wide veranda that approaches both the main Gurdwara
Courtyard and Male/ Female Sarover. The existing Gurdwara is 5’-3” below the Darshan

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Deori level. Therefore, at all entrances/ exits ramps have been provided for senior and
physically handicapped Sikh Yatrees.

3D VIEW OF DARSHAN DEORI

5.3 MALE/ FEMALE “SAROVER SAHAB”

Separate male/ female Sarovers measuring 72’-3”x54’ for Ladies and 72’-3”x102’for
Gents (5’-6”deep), has been designed with 12 feet wide platform all around. The
Sarover area is common for Pakistani/ Indian Sikh Yatrees. Before entering the Sarover
area there are ‘Chopachas’ where Sikh Yatrees wash their feet before entering the
Sarover Area.

A 15 feet wide covered verandahs has been designed all around the Sarover Areas.
These verandas have lockers, showers and changing rooms.

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 3D VIEW OF MALE/ FEMALE SAROVER SAHAB

The Sarover has been equipped with a professionally designed filtration plant that is
located at the basement level for the provision of clean bathing water.

5.4 COURTYARD

A square courtyard measuring 660’x660’ has been designed with the existing Gurdwara
Sahab located at the centre. This courtyard can be approached from the Darshan
Deoris after washing feet in Chopacha Sahabs. Chopachas have been provided at all
entry/ exit points to the courtyard.

The Baradari Building has been designed around this courtyard conserving the existing
Gurdwara Building along with other holy features i.e. ‘Mazar of Guru Nanak Sahab’,
‘Khoo Sahab no. 1& 2’, ‘Rehat Sahab’, ‘Bomb Sahab’ and ‘Khooi Sahab. The 11 th Guru
Garanth Sahab is the highest spiritual entity in Sikhism and treated as the embodiment
of the living Guru which is housed at the First Floor of the existing Gurdwara Sahab.

The water of these existing Khoo Sahabs ha very holy value for the sikh yatrees. While
keeping in mind its holistic value the water one of these Khoo sahabs will be pumped to
the Filtration Plant room then will be supplied to all Drinking water Coolers. “Sarovar
Sahab” is a sacred bathing pool which also has water supply from the Khoo Sahab.

The existing Gurdwara building is painted in white colour and it is to be conserved in

white paint. The courtyard will be finished with Ziarat White Marble since white is the
symbol of divinity.

A 21 feet wide green landscaped belt has been designed all around the courtyard with
planters at equal distances. These 10’-6”x10’-6” square planters have been designed
with benches on all four sides. A tree planted in the centre shall provide shade to the
yatrees.

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 3D VIEW COURTYARD

5.5 DORMITORIES

Twenty (20) nos. dormitories have been designed all around the courtyard with attached
verandahs on both sides. Each Dormitory measuring 56’x16’-3” is designed to
accommodate 21 nos. Yatrees.

5.6 MUSEUM/ LIBRARY

A large Sikh Library Hall measuring 86’x70’ has been designed to house Sikh literature
and archives at the northern side of the Gurdwara Complex. It has a seating capacity of
104 persons.

3D VIEW OF MUSEUM / LIBRARY AND DORMITORIES

5.7 DEWAAN ASTHAN

A huge double storied hall measuring 86’x70’ has been designed as Deewan Asthan.
This Deewan Asthaan is approached from the Courtyard through a massive double
height ceremonial entrance portal. This Entrance Portal houses a staircase and one
Elevator in the octagonal minarets on the two sides that lead to the Akhand Paath
Rooms at the first floor level of the Deewan Asthan.

The Deewan Asthan has been designed with a central 46’x46’ double height hall with a
19’ wide arcade all around and a double height onion dome on the top. The Deewan
Asthan is linked with the Mehman Khana Block by a covered verandah.

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5.8 AKHAND PAATH ROOMS

Six (06) nos. Akhand Paath rooms have been designed around the central void of the
Deewan Asthan at first floor level for the recitation of the Guru Garanth Sahab.

5.9 TOILET BLOCKS

Two (02) nos. Toilet blocks have been provided at the extreme ends of the Gurdwara
Complex accessed through the covered verandahs adjacent the dormitories. Each toilet
block houses separate male/ female toilets/ shower areas/ shoe areas and J.C’s. There
are in all eighty four (84) nos. WC’s, ten (10) nos. Urinals and twenty four (24) nos.
showers for male/ female Yatrees. Each toilet block has been designed with a central
open courtyard surrounded by 15’ wide verandas to keep it well ventilated and odour
free. Toilets as well as showers for both male/ female handicapped persons have been
provided in all toilet blocks.

5.10 MEHMAN KHANA

Mehman Khana is the residential block designed for Sikh Yatrees who intend to stay in
Gurdwara for a longer period. Mehman Khana is a double storied structure that houses
twenty (20) nos. dormitories (21 persons each) and forty (40) nos. rooms (for 7 persons
each) with attached baths. Separate male/ female toilets and shower areas have been
provided at the two ends of the block. Toilets along with showers for both male / female
handicapped persons have been provided. One Mehman Khana Block can house 700
Sikh Yatrees.

Mehman Khana Block is also connected to the Dewaan Asthan at ground floor level
through acovered verandah. In all six (6) nos. Mehman Khana Blocks have been
planned in the Gurdwara Complex. One Mehman Khana Block shall be constructed in
Phase-I and the remaining five blocks will be constructed in the future phases of
construction.

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 3D VIEW OF MEHMAN KHANA

FLOOR PLAN OF MEHMAN KHANA

5.11 BAGHEECHA SAHAB

By “Bagheecha Sahab” means fields of wheat and vegetables that were grown by the
Guru Nanak Sahab. The vegetables and wheat produced in this Bagheecha Sahab are
supplied in the Langar to feed the Yatrees.

26 acres of land has been allocated for the Bagheecha Sahab with 18 feet wide Kacha
Path all around the fields, so that Yatrees can move all around the holy fields of their
Guru and pluck the vegetables to take home as holy gifts.

The Southern side of the Gurdwara Complex Courtyard opens towards this Bagheecha
Sahab by a 108’ wide and 2’-6” high platform. Bagheecha Sahab is about 11’-0” feet
lower than the Promenade level. Therefore ramps have been designed to access the
Bagheecha Sahab. A huge planter in the shape of Nishan Sahab has been planned in
the Bagheecha Sahab as a landscape feature visible from all viewpoints. One
decorative Baradari Style Pavillion has been designed in between the Bagheecha
Sahab as a rest area for the yatrees.

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 3D VIEWS OF BHAGHEECHA SAHAB

3D VIEWS OF BHAGHEECHA SAHAB

5.12 LANGAR KHANA

A large Langar Khana has been designed towards the northern side of the Gurdwara
Complex. It is a single storied structure.

A dining hall measuring 70’x170’ with 10’ wide covered verandas all around can feed
upto 1000 Yatrees at one time. This dining hall opens into two side courtyards
measuring 63 feet x 110 feet. Each courtyard can accommodate about 570 Yatrees at
one time. Therefore, one Langar Hall can serve almost 2100 Yatrees in one shift.

The Langar Khana has been equipped with specialized Commercial Kitchen to facilitate
all Cooking / Washing / Storage services of the Langar in the most efficient and
Hygienic manner. In addition, two (02) nos. Parasad rooms, two (02) nos. Roti Plant
rooms with attached Flour storage and Tandoor areas have also been provided. The
total covered area of Langar Khana is 31,822 sft. Three (03) nos. Langar Khanas have
been planned in the Gurdwara Complex to be constructed in phases. One Langar
Khana shall be built in Phase-I and the remaining two blocks will be constructed in the
next phases. The Langar Khana of Phase-I is directly connected to Baradari Complex
through a Platform with a chopacha to wash feet before entering Baradri.

One Langar store having a covered area of 28,000 sft has been planned in the
Gurdwara Complex to store wheat/ grain and vegetables for the Langar Hall.

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FLOOR PLAN OF LANGAR HALL

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 3D VIEW OF LANGAR HALL

5.13 MELA-THELA GROUND

A linear paved ground 1496’x 127’ measuring 4.3 acres has been planned at the rear of
the Langar Khana that is designated as Mela-Thela Ground. In the event of religious
festivals, prefabricated kiosks of food and other miscellaneous items shall be installed
here which are an essential items of any Mela or Festival.

Eight (08) nos. shops along the access road will be constructed in Phase-I, however,
further development will be in future phases.

08 SHOPS TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN PHASE-I PREFABRICATED KIOSKS

CULTURAL CENTRE

SITE PLAN OF MELA THELA GROUND

One specialized Cultural Centre Building has been designed for Mela Thela Ground
which will house four (04) no. shops of top brands of Pakistan and one Big Exhibition
Hall. This exhibition hall will have eight (08) sections for display of the culture of
Pakistan.

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 3D VIEW OF CULTURAL CENTRE IN MELA THELA GROUND

5.14 PALKI SAHAB

A Bus garage structure has been planned along the pedestrian promenade for parking
the ‘Palki Sahab’. One specially decorated bus with a ‘Palki’ shall be parked in this
garage. During festivals the Guru-Garanth Sahab will be placed in the ‘Palki’ on this bus
and wil tour with a huge crowd through the promenade towards the Indian border. Sikh
Yatrees from both India and Pakistan will try to touch/ kiss the Palki Sahab and will give
donations as well. At the completion of the religious procession the bus will come back
to the ‘Palki Sahab’ garage to be parked..

3D VIEW OF PALKI SAHAB AND MELA THELA GROUND

5.15 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

In the Gurdwara Complex a land area measuring 5.5 acres has been allocated for the
construction of the Administration Building along with Parking for 44 nos. cars and 08
nos. Ambulances.

Total covered area of the Administration Building is 42,422 sft. It is a centrally air
conditioned Building. It consists of following three Blocks:

1. Medical Emergency Block

2. IT Block
3. Executive Block

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 MEDICAL EMERGENCY BLOCK IT BLOCK

EXECUTIVE BLOCK

5.15.1 MEDICAL EMERGENCY BLOCK

Medical emergency block has been designed with 2 nos. separate Male/ Female
Patients Wards having six beds each, Minor O.T, Emergency Reception with Visitor’s
Waiting Hall, Pharmacy, Wheel Chair / Stretcher Parking and separate Male/ Female
Toilets for visitors. Parking area for 08 nos. Ambulances and 22 nos. cars have
provided adjacent to this block.

Each Male/ Female Patients’ Ward has attached toilet and shower areas for patients. In
addition one Doctor’s room and one. Nursing Station is also planned with each Ward.
Total bed capacity of this Block is 12 beds. The Medical Emergency Block is a single
storey centrally air conditioned block with a covered area of 10,672 sft that will be
constructed in Phase-I.

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5.15.2 IT BLOCK

IT Block has been designed with one large CCTV Hall. In addition, Bank, Money
Exchange, Accounts Office, separate Male/ Female Toilets for Staff and parking area
for 22 nos. cars have been planned for this block.

CCTV Hall has four 03 nos. attached offices, one Data Centre room along with working
counters for 20 nos. staff members. IT Block is a single storey centrally air conditioned
block with a covered area of 10,672 sft that will be constructed in Phase-I.

5.15.3 EXECUTIVE BLOCK

The Executive Block has been designed with one big Conference room, Committee
Room, VIP Lounge, Reception lobby and Waiting Hall, Administration Offices, Staff
Rooms with allied facilities. The Executive Block is a double storey centrally air
conditioned block with a covered area of 21,078 sft that will be constructed in Phase-II.

EXECUTIVE BLOCK

3D VIEW OF ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

5.16 STAFF RESIDENCES

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Three (03) nos. three bed residences and eight (08) nos. two bed residences have been
prlanned in the Gurdwara Complex. These residences will be alloted to the Garanthis.
One (01) no. three bed and two (02) nos. two bed residences will be built in Phase 1
and the remaining will be constructed in the future phases of construction.

Six (06) nos. Barracks for Sikh, Muslim and Christian Sevadaars and Three (03) nos.
Barracks for Security Staff have been provided in the Gurdwara Complex.

3 BED HOUSE 2 BED HOUSE

BARRACK

SITE PLAN OF STAFF RESIDENCES

6 FACADE OF GURDWARA COMPLEX

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The facade of the Gurdwara Complex has been developed using the Sikh architectural
elements which include Multi foil arches,Octagonal minarets with lotus domes, Chatris,
Cupolas, Multi foiled Domes, Burjis, Chhajjas, Brackets and R.C.C Jalis.

Sikh architectural style is characterized by values of progressiveness, exquisite

complexity and logical flowing lines. It is constantly evolving into many contemporary
styles due to its progressive style

The proposed design of the Gurdwara Complex has a very decorated facade. All
Entrance Portals of Darshan Deoris and Dewan Asthan have been designed with
double height octagonal minarets with onion domes on top for giving a very majestic
look. In addition at all Entrance Portals there is a central Chatri with Cupolas in between
the octagonal minarets. Multi foil arches and Burjis all around the parapet have been
proposed with Typical Sikh Jali work which adds to the overall ornamentation.

Except Deewan Asthan and Mehman Khana, the whole complex is kept single storied to
emphasize the dominance of the central existing Gurdwara Sahab.

The existing Gurdwara is painted in white colour. Therefore the proposed new
Gurdwara Complex will also be finished in white colour as well.

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