In present context, tourism in Pakistan holds a great potential to

establish itself as a significant means of economy. A well-

synchronized and planned resort, which caters to the modern
amenities as per the requirement of the visitors, is a present
need. The resort with recreational facilities possesses a wide
range of scope. If we analyze the present trend of internal resort
tourism and the need for leisure places, then it is acceptable to
have multifunctional resorts, which not only focus on overnight
stay but also concern in day services too. For internal visitors,
there is no trend of going to hotels on the weekend, due to their
location in the core urban areas. They intend to go some distance
far from the city so that they can enjoy the environment and
freshness there. Hence, resort tourism can provide the best
solution to internal tourism.

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RECREATIONAL TOURIST RESORT

Cholistan is one of the underdeveloped

areas of Pakistan which is rich in culture
and heritage but due to improper
facilities people are discouraged to stay
there with their families. There is a need
to provide space that will reflect culture
and tourism also provide visual and
thermal comfort in extreme desert
conditions.
Bahawalpur itself is a city of celebrated
heritage and forms a distinct identity in
the region. The Princely state of
Bahawalpur hosts wonders of
architecture existing as an
amalgamation of Roman, Italian and
Islamic elements that become native to
the city of Bahawalpur.
LOCATION
Site is located opposite to Derawar Fort Rd, Derawar, Bahawalpur, Punjab. There
is no resort or hotel nearby. 
AREA
 The area of the site is 1406038 ft2. 
SITE & NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT
•   A natural lake exists next to site. 
•  Historical landmarks such as the Derawar Fort, Royal Graveyard, Nawab
Palace and Madni masjid are  present in close proximity of  site. 
•  Jeep Rally Point is close to site. 
•  No houses are present nearby. 
•  There is very little existing vegetation on or nearby the site 
•  There is abundance of dead shrubs. 
 UTILITIES 
•  Electricity is provided in the region from the Quaid-e-Azam solar park. 
•  Petrol and CNG pumps are present nearby. 
•  Gas lines are not present 
•  Mobile network ranges work properly. 
• Main source of water is rainfall. Rain water is collected in natural
depressions or man-made lakes
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Site no.2
Changa 2

Manga 
• The Changa Manga is a wildlife preserve in
the Punjab province of Pakistan, once
considered the largest man-made forest in
the world. It is situated approximately 80
kilometers south-west of Lahore and takes 1
hour by road.
• The wood from it would be used on the rail-
tracks as wooden sleepers. Some
magnificent tree families, like Sheesham
(rosewood) and white mulberry, native to
this subcontinent are here.
• The forest covers an area of 49 square
kilometers, or almost 12,000.
Following program needs to be incorporated 

• Accommodation 
• Restaurant 
• Parking 
• Administration 
• Sports indoor and outdoor
• Communal spaces