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Bahria Town Lahore, which is recognized as one of the most sought-after gated communities in the city, offers affordable yet quality housing options. It is a state-of-the-art residential project that was launched in the mid-2000s. Residents experience a quality lifestyle, which includes a secure environment and many other notable facilities in Bahria Town.
It’s not just housing, though, that makes Bahria Town, Lahore, a one-of-a-kind community. Its robust infrastructure and beautiful design attracts people from across the city. The society has been divided into many sectors, out of which, C, E and F remained the most popular sectors for buying property in Bahria Town, as of April 2019.
Privileges of Living in Bahria Town Lahore
We already know that people living in Bahria Town Lahore enjoy a convenient lifestyle. However, here we will be shedding light on some of the top facilities that can be availed by people living in Bahria Town Lahore
- Location
- Gated community
- Security
- Uninterrupted power supply
- Neighbourhood amenities
- Markets and shopping centers
- Educational institutions
- Well planned infrastructure
- Tourists attractions
- Healthcare
- Transportation
- Affordable housing options
Location
Let’s start our list with the first, and the most important, aspect of real estate: location. Daily commute is not a problem for people who reside in Bahria Town Lahore, as the society is located at a distance of only 17 kilometres from the city centre. Located on Main Canal Road, Bahria Town, Lahore, is 45 minutes away from the airport by road. It takes around 47 minutes to get to the nearest railway station.
Gated Community
Bahria Town Lahore is a housing society owned by a private organization. It is a part of a larger network of Bahria Town residential projects found in major cities across Pakistan.
One of the core ideas behind the inception of Bahria Town projects was to create an exclusive community in Pakistan. Bahria Town Lahore is also a gated community offering quality living standards to its residents.
Security
Along with being a gated community, Bahria Town Lahore has its very own security system. It is based on well-trained security staff and modern patrol cars. To increase the effectiveness of this security system, Bahria Town Lahore has CCTV cameras all over it that are monitored at the specialized control centres.
Uninterrupted Power Supply
Having its own power generation plants and grid stations, Bahria Town Lahore provides its residents with uninterrupted power supply. Regardless of the weather, people living in Bahria Town Lahore will enjoy a load shedding free lifestyle. Bahria Town is also one of the first residential projects in Lahore to have a network of underground electric cables.
Neighbourhood Amenities
Bahria Town is one of the most sought-after neighbourhoods in Lahore. One of the major contributors to its success are the top-notch amenities it provides to its residents. Mosques, public parks and different places suitable for family gatherings are available for people living in Bahria Town Lahore.
The Grand Jamia Masjid Lahore in Bahria Town is the seventh largest mosque in the world, with a capacity of 70,000 worshippers. Plus, there is a place in Bahria Town known as Dolphin Arena, which can be visited by people among their kids to spend a delightful time watching acrobats performed by dolphins.
Markets and Shopping Centres
Bahria Town Lahore also features many commercial blocks. The very concept of this ultramodern housing community is to provide residents with all necessities within the boundary walls so that they don’t have to face the hassle of long-distance travels to deal with their day-to-day requirements.
Green Valley Mall is one of the biggest hypermarkets in Pakistan. It is home to some of the largest collection of products. Grocery, pharmacy, clothing items and kitchenware; many different types of household items are available at this shopping destination.
Educational Institutions
The management of Bahria Town Lahore runs its very own system of preschool, school and college. The campuses of such educational institutions offer state-of-the-art amenities to students,such as air-conditioned classrooms, top-notch computer and science labs as well as a cafeteria. Athletic facilities like swimming pool, basketball court, football pitch and students’ friendly playground are also available. Bahria School is located in Janiper Block, whereas Bahria College is located in Block A.
The Bahria schools are affiliated with Agha Khan Board (Matriculation) and also offer O Level classes (affiliated with the University of Cambridge International Examination).
Other notable educational institutions in Bahria Town Lahore are the two campuses of the famous Beaconhouse School System: one in Janiper Block and one in Block D.
Well planned Infrastructure
Being an ultramodern gated community, Bahria Town boasts a properly planned infrastructure to facilitate the living of people. The whole society is properly mapped with signboards at the corner of every street.
Chances of getting lost in Bahria Town Lahore are nearly zero, if you are properly following signboards. Moreover, as we have already mentioned, the infrastructure of Bahria Town Lahore has a proper network of underground electric cabling.
Tourist Attractions
Along with providing housing facilities to people, Bahria Town Lahore has also been designed to attract tourists due to many worth visiting spots. The existence of landmarks like ‘Wonders of the World’, constructed at different points within the locality, is one of the finest examples in this concern.
Other famous tourists’ attractions in Bahria Town Lahore include Bahria Adventure Park and Bahria Zoo. Bahria Adventure Park offers some of the most thrilling activities like Zip line, ATV and Electric Go-kart rides. On the other hand, Bahria Zoo has some of the most captivating wildlife on display such as lions, tigers, panthers. Many other species of birds and animals can also be found in separate enclosures.
Healthcare
Residents of Bahria Town Lahore can access five major healthcare facilities in the area. Bahria International Hospital in Takbeer Block, Sara Memorial Hospital in Tulip Block, Life Care Hospital in Sector D. Departments specializing in Orthopedics, Neurology, Cardiology, Dermatology and general surgeries are available in almost all medical facilities found in Bahria Town. Therefore, residents don’t have to leave town in case of a medical emergency.
The remaining two hospitals namely Begum Akhtar Rukhsana Memorial Trust Hospital and Bahria International Hospital Orchard are located in Bahria Orchard.
Transportation
Lahore Transport Company (LTC) in affiliation with the management of Bahria Town offers a to and from bus service between Safari Villas and Thokar Niaz Baig via the route of Canal Bank Road. It makes traveling to other parts of the city of Lahore easy for the residents of Bahria Town Lahore. People can also make use of app-based ride-hailing services.
Affordable Housing Options
Compared to areas with similar living standards like DHA Lahore, the real estate of Bahria Town Lahore offer provide home buyers and renters with much more affordable housing options.
For example, the asking price of a 5 marla house in Bahria Town Lahore ranges between PKR 70 lakh and PKR 1.35 crore. To buy a 10 marla house, you will have to pay around PKR 1.2 crore to PKR 2.6 crore. Similarly, if you are renting a 5 marla house, then its monthly rental cost will be around PKR 21,000 to PKR 80,000. However, renting a 10 marla house turns out to be a bit more costly with monthly rents ranging between PKR 30,000 to PKR 1.25 lakh.
All the aforementioned aspects clearly reflect the facilitated lifestyle that the residents of Bahria Town Lahore are privileged with. If you find this story interesting, then also check out our piece in which we have done a comparison between Bahria Town and DHA Lahore.
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