INTRODUCTION TO GUJRANWALA
Gujranwala was known as the “city of wrestlers”. The city and wrestling run neck to neck. It has produced famous wrestlers of the subcontinent who have proved their skills and strength. This city has achieved fame in subcontinent with grand titles. Before the independence of Pakistan, THE GREAT GAMA was unbeatable champion of Indo-Pak. Raheem Sultani Wala won the title of “RUSTUM HIND” or “THE LION OF INDIA” by defeating the great Gama. The famous grapplers were:-
Rahim Bux.
Pehalwan Sultani wala.
Younus Pehalwan.
Acha pehalwan.
There are different pathways through which we can enter in Gujranwala. Gujranwala is a major center of rail, highway and river transportation. Tourist enjoys by using rickshaw and chingchi. Painting on truck and bus is another indigenous form of art performed in Pakistan which is a part of Pakistani transport tradition. The major transporter is city tour.
BY ROAD: The city is less than forty minutes drive from Lahore and three hours drive from Islamabad. By using vehicles, tourist or citizens can move from one place to another by road.
BY RAIL: There is an extraordinary rail links with major cities in Pakistan. Gujranwala has an appropriate connection with Lahore and Sialkot airports. The city is served directly by the motorway.
BOAT POINT, PEOPLES COLONY:-
Picnic on river side is always a tremendous idea in vacations. River is a best place in summer to enjoy mangoes and watermelon. Through this, fun and healthy activity will upgrade up your happy memories.
CINEMA:-
The city has several cinema halls like Multiplex, Zinco etc. watch any movie in cinema which are air conditioned and are full of facilities.
FOR SHOPPING/ BUSINESS CENTRE:-
PACE: Gujranwala is an ideal place for shopping. Pace at Gujranwala was inaugurated in November 2007 and got a better public response. Pace was the first mall having clothes, shoes, food, electronics, jewelry, movies at one place.
SATELLITE TOWN MARKET:- Satellite town market is basically for an elite class having a huge amount of different brands. Satellite town is renowned for ice tech ice-cream and gol gappas for food.
MODEL TOWN MARKET:- This is occupied with so many restaurants and hotels plus ice bars. As citizens are foodies, so they love to eat food from model town which is mouthwatering and satisfying.
RAIL BAZAAR:- Rail bazaar is the oldest bazaar of Gujranwala. Today it can be considered as the best business centers of Gujranwala.
No trip to Gujranwala can be completed without visiting at least one of its enticing restaurants. It has the foremost name in kabab and barbeque. One of the famous places in Gujranwala. Only a true pehalwan can understand the power of these places. It provides a healthy and tasty environment. Following are the different restaurants someone must visit:
· Food street:
· Shelton hotel:
· Royal garden:
· Marian hotel:
· Hotel global village
· Fast junk food:
· Bundu khan:
· Ghani kay pai:
· Shahbaz tikka:.
· Allah rakha.
· Biryani express.
· Baba fareed burger.
Following are the drinks that are personally liked by the people of Gujranwala and they are:
BADAMO KI SARDAI: It is a traditional summer drink of Punjab which has a cool effect on your body. The sardai shop is situated in Pasrur road. It is a different kind of drink that beats the heat. The taste of this drink was heavenly flavored and exquisitely delicious. No trip is completed without drinking this chilled sardai or thandai. The flavors are elaichi sherbet and marhaba. This drink is very nutritious and yummy.
CHATTI KI LASSI: This drink is also very delicious and craving. This is made up of yogurt and water with a little bit of salt. This drink has a wonderful combo that cherished your mood in summer and gives you a fresh feel. This drink is lovely.
