{"id":73453,"date":"2019-11-14T06:24:48","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T06:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=73453"},"modified":"2019-11-14T06:24:56","modified_gmt":"2019-11-14T06:24:56","slug":"changa-manga-forest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/changa-manga-forest.html","title":{"rendered":"Exploring the Wild and Wonderful Forest of Changa Manga"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Gifted with fertile land, the province of Punjab is home to lush green farms and plenty of natural vegetation. Some of the most attractive forests and game reserves on earth are found in the region. The Changa Manga forest, which is believed to be one of the world\u2019s largest man-made forests is also located here. In this blog, we are going to learn more about this fascinating game reserve in Pakistan, but first of all, let\u2019s take a look at some quick facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Facts About The Changa Manga Forest <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Game Reserve of Changa Manga \u2013 A Brief History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The plantation of this wildlife reserve began more than a century ago in 1866. Between 1871 and 1872, Mr. B. Ribbentrop, who was the Inspector General of Forests in British India, studied the forest area of Changa Manga and identified the regions where long rooted bar trees could be planted. Forest harvesting began in Changa Manga in 1881 as the full growth of the forest took around fifteen years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Did the Forest Get Its Unique Name?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The name of the Changa Manga forest site has a very unique history<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The name \u201cChanga Manga\u201d has a very unique history. It is actually based on folklore, the story about two brothers, known by the names of Changa and Manga. According to the tale, they were outlaws who used this dense man-made forest as a shelter to escape the law-enforcement authorities. They were a constant source of terror and remained quite popular among locals even after police caught them, which is why the forest site was named after these two dacoits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location of Changa Manga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s get to know a little more about the location of Changa Manga forest. Found in Kasur District, about 80 km southwest of Lahore, the wildlife reserve is accessible via the National Highway 5 (N-5) when travelling to Sahiwal or vice versa. Since the forest site covers around 12,510 acres of land, Changa Manga is recognised as the largest wildlife reserve in Pakistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Route to get to Changa Manga Wildlife Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So, which is the best route to get to Changa Manga? Well, it may vary according to the city you are travelling from. Enjoying a central location in Punjab, the Changa Manga forest can be reached by using the following routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n