General
Changa Manga and Head Balloki Tour (2024-25)
Changa Manga and Head Balloki Tour uniquely combine nature and history. Changa Manga is a historic man-made forest and wildlife sanctuary, and Head Balloki on the Ravi River is an important irrigation location. Both locations offer a tranquil escape ideal for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.
Itinerary – Changa Manga and Head Balloki Tour
The itinerary for the Changa Manga and Head Balloki Tour is given below.
Dates & Cost – Changa Manga and Head Balloki Tour
All seasons are considered good for the Changa Manga and Head Balloki Tour. Considering the inflow of tourists all year round, our dates are open throughout the year and your bookings will be 100% guaranteed even if you are a single traveler. Our prices and dates for the Changa Manga and Head Balloki Tour (all seasons) are given below.
| Season | Months | Tour Start Date | Price Per Person (USD) | Minimum Travellers Required | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Mid-November to February, 2025 | Daily | 150 | 1 pax | BOOK NOW |
| Spring | March to May, 2025 | Daily | 150 | 1 pax | BOOK NOW |
| Summer | June to Mid- September, 2025 | Daily | 150 | 1 pax | BOOK NOW |
| Autumn | Mid-September to Mid November, 2025 | Daily | 150 | 1 pax | BOOK NOW |
| Season | Months | Tour Start Date | Price Per Person (USD) | Minimum Travellers Required | Register |
Holiday Information
- Pickup from hotel or vacation rental before sightseeing
- Drop at hotel or vacation rental after sightseeing
- Guided sightseeing tour according to itinerary above
- Map (hard copy)
- Licensed professional guide (english speaking)
- SUV/mini-van/car (depending on number of people)
- Driver
- All entry/admission tickets
- Bottled water in car (fair usage policy)
- Toll & parking fees
- Drop after 10 pm (Drivers & Guide's working hours end at 10pm)
- Gratuities/tips for guides/drivers, etc
- Meals, snacks and drinks (our guide will make recommendations after consultation with guests)
- Accommodation (can be arranged at additional cost according to your budget)
- Personal travel insurance (Recommendation/Rescue Partners: Global Rescue)
- Visa to Pakistan (supporting documents can be offered if requested for multiday tours)
- Refunds in case of early tour windup/closure due to any reason
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
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Overview – Changa Manga and Head Balloki Tour
Changa Manga is a man-made forest with a wildlife sanctuary located around 80 km southwest of Lahore. Changa Manga, formerly the world’s biggest man-made forest, is now renowned as “one of the oldest hand-planted forests in the world” and is home to a diverse range of flora and wildlife. The woodland is home to 14 animals, 50 birds, 6 reptiles, 2 amphibians, and 27 invertebrates. Thus, the forest is an important wildlife sanctuary in addition to generating lumber for the local business. The Changa Manga forest, named for two bandit brothers, was first established in 1866 by British foresters, and its trees were stripped to provide fuel and materials for the engines used in Northwestern railway networks. The robbers were a continual source of horror for the district’s “law-abiding citizens” in the nineteenth century, holding up and plundering any passing commerce. The bandits established a hideaway in the “secret heart” of the woodland where they hid from British forces. The authorities subsequently apprehended the thieves, who inspired the forest’s name. Balloki Headworks is a headworks on the River Ravi in the Punjab province of Pakistan that is primarily used for irrigation and flood control.
