Rose and Jasmine Garden

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Rose and Jasmine Garden
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A view inside the garden
Rose and Jasmine Garden
Interactive map of Rose and Jasmine Garden
TypePublic garden
LocationShakarparian, Islamabad, Pakistan
Coordinates 33°42′6″N73°5′20″E / 33.70167°N 73.08889°E / 33.70167; 73.08889
Area202,360 m2 (20.236 ha)
Created1948
Operated by Capital Development Authority
StatusOpen year-round
Species≈ 250 rose varieties
150 jasmine species

Rose and Jasmine Garden is a public garden located within the recreational area of Shakarparian near Sports Complex Aabpara, on Kashmir Highway in Islamabad, Capital Territory, Pakistan. [1] [2] The garden spans 20,360 square meters and is known for its extensive collection of roses, featuring approximately 250 distinct varieties. In addition to roses, it also hosts about 150 species of jasmine.

Contents

Seasonal flower shows are occasionally organized at the garden, especially during the spring. [3]

History

Established in 1948, a year after the creation of Pakistan, the garden was originally known as the Government Rose Garden. It was later renamed to reflect the inclusion of jasmine varieties alongside its notable rose collection. [4]

The garden runs under the administration of Capital Development Authority. It contains various varieties of flowers and herbs in it, especially roses and jasmines. The garden also boasts a collection of other colorful flowers such as marigolds, petunias, and daisies. [5] It is located near Pakistan-China center. People who visit Pakistan Monument and Shakarparian also pay visit to this stunning garden.

The 44th annual spring flower show, a three-day event, was held in April 2025 at the Islamabad Rose and Jasmine Garden in collaboration with the National Horticultural Society of Pakistan (NHSP) and the Capital Development Authority (CDA). [6]

Public services

Some of the facilities here include:

See also

References

  1. "Neglected and forgotten — Rose and Jasmine Garden". 23 July 2013.
  2. Yād, M.M.; Shahīn, M.I.; Rashid, M.A.; Rehman, R. (1982). Islamabad. Public Relations Section, Capital Development Authority. p. 31. Retrieved 10 August 2018. ROSE AND JASMINE GARDEN Located opposite Aabpara Market, covers an area of 202360 square metres. There are over 250 varieties of roses and about a dozen varieties of Jasmine. Main feature of the Garden are walks and trails, central ...
  3. "Rose and Jasmine Garden - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)". Tripadvisor. Archived from the original on 2024-09-21. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  4. "Rose and Jasmine Garden - A Fragrant Paradise in the Heart of Islamabad". Travel Pakistani. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  5. "Rose and Jasmine Garden - A Fragrant Paradise in the Heart of Islamabad". Travel Pakistani. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
  6. "Flower show held at Rose & Jasmine Garden". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2025-07-13.