Abstract:
Architecture is a mirror that reflects the cultures and traditions of an area .Pakistan has
different culture and lifestyles. Cholistan is one of the areas which are still unexplored. The
rich culture and history of that area along with the spice of festivities is a potential tourism
magnet attracting leisurely youngsters to learned scholars of history and archeology. The
intend of this thesis is to explore the local culture and traditions of the Cholistan desert along
with the indigenous architecture and way of living.
Cholistan jeep rally is one of the key features now of the area. This international event has
triggered the economic growth of that area and has forced to improve the infra-structure of
that area and financial conditions of the locals. In this area a desert resort is desirable to cater
the tourism needs of the area. Cholistan Desert being the area of attraction, building has to
reflect local building norms. Rich fort architecture of that area will be explored along with the
manipulative techniques used by locals to survive in wilderness of the over powering desert
giving the visitor a experience of sandy landscape views.
