 LAKE
SAIF-UL-MALUK:
Lake Saful Muluk in Kaghan Valley is one of the most romantic lakes
on planet Earth.Heavenly. It is the only word that can describe the
photogenic valley.Lake Saiful Muluk itself lies at the heart of the
Kaghan Valley. Geologists beleive that the Kaghan section of the earth's
crust, comming well within the area of Himalayan disturbance, has
four different rock-formation zones, each exihibiting more placation
as the higher and west-ward regions are approached.
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RAWAL
LAKE:
This glistening man-made lake covers an area of 8.8 sq. km. The terraced
garden and the lake are ideal for picnic, fishing and boating. The
highest point in the garden commands a panoramic view of the lake,
Margallah and Murree hills, Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The PTDC Jaltarang
Restaurant offers snack bar facilities for visitors.
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KHANPUR LAKE
This beautiful lake/dam is 48 km from Islamabad, on Taxila-Haripur
Road. It is an ideal place for day trip/picnic, boating, angling and
watching migratory birds during winter.
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SIMLI
LAKE:
About 30 km from Islamabad lies Simli Lake and the Dam. It can be
reached via Lehtrar road or via Bhara Kahu. It is fed by the melting
snow and natural springs of Murree hills. The water stored in the
lake is supplied to Islamabad for drinking purposes. Angling and boating
is also allowed in the lake. The Capital Development Authority (CDA)
has a Rest House at the Dam, which can be booked through its Head
Office in Islamabad.
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KALLAR
KAHAR LAKE:
The main attraction of the eastern Salt Range are the shrine of Saidan
Shah at Choa Saidan Shah, the lake and shrine of Abdul Qadir Gilani
at Kallar Kahar and the Hindu Temple Complex at Katas. Kallar Kahar
is located about 135 km from Rawalpindi. The TDCP has built a six-room
motel and restaurant overlooking Kallar Kahar (Salt Lake) with boating
facilities. The Temple of Shiva at Katas (10th century AD) and other
temples around Katas are valuable pieces of architecture and history.
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RAMA LAKE:
Rama Lake one of the most picturesque spots, nine kilometers away
from the beautiful valley of Astore in Northern Area is Rama Lake.
Apart from being a beautiful destination, the Alpine Forest around
it imparts a pleasant atmosphere. The area has many Trekkers/Hikers
routes and some of them are ideal for Jeep Safaris.
PTDC?s newly constructed Motel at Rama Lake is a welcome addition
as an important tourist resort. By virtue of its peculiar location
it can conveniently serve as a base camp for trekkers and mountaineers
intending to scale the mighty heights of Nanga Parbat.
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SATPARA
LAKE:
Satpara Lake one of the largest fresh water lakes of the country.
By and large, the lake offers ample opportunity for trout fishing,
boating and rowing. PTDC?s newly built Motel and furnished is ideally
located overlooking at Satpara lake. The Motel is 9 kilometers from
Skardu, capital city of Baltistan and takes about 20 minutes by Jeep.
Another one hour drive by jeep will take you upto an altitude of 16000
feet on to the second largest plateau of the world popularly known
as Deosai Plain.
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BAGSHAR LAKE:
Bagshar lake is an ideal tourist resort in the Samhani valley in Mirpur
district. It is a 6 km long sheet of crystal clear water that soothes
the senses of a traveller after a 60 km road journey from Gujrat via
Bhimber on the old Mughal road to Kashmir. It was through this road
that Mughal Emperors travelled to Kashmir.
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HALIJI LAKE:
Haliji Lake is the largest bird sanctuary near Karachi where every
winter, thousand of migratory birds come from as far as Siberia. It
is 82 kms. (54 miles) from Karachi and is a paradise for bird-watcher.
Accommodation is available for overnight stay.
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KACHURA
LAKE & RESORTS:
Places of interest in and around Skardu include Shigar, Kherpachuo
Fort, Satpara and Kachura Lakes, famous for deep blue waters and brown
trout making them an anglers delight. Visit to Deosai plains is an
experience of a lifetime.
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LAL SAHANRA PARK:
Lal Sahanra National Park is 36 km east of Bahawalpur, an ideal place
for recreation and research. A natural fresh water lake and thick
green forest add beauty to the place.
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MOHONDAD LAKE:
A day's excursion to the charming Ushu and Gabral valleys can be conveniently
arranged. Visit to Mohodand Lake is a lifetime experience.
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NALTAR
LAKE:
Naltar is an alpine plateau serving as a winters Ski resort as well.
Surrounded by five to six thousand meters high peaks, the place was
once a home of wildlife. In the highlands, one may get a glimpse of
Ibex, Markhor, Ram Chikor and Chikor etc. There lie some lovely lakes
on the trek before crossing Naltar Pass at 4600m.16 KM from the Naltar
Village(Near Gilgit) is Naltar Lake a crystal clear emerald green
lake. This is an ideal place for camping. It is a famous tourist attraction
in the area.
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SHANDUR LAKE(SHADUR
PASS):
Shandur Pass 3740m, the Jeep track to the Shandur Pass heads south
along the east bank of Laspur River, passing through the Harchin village.
Shandur Pass, the highest POLO ground in the world and annual polo
tournament is held between Chitral and Gilgit in the first or second
week of July normally.
Phunder, is located at 2800m, the view down to the deep blue lake
is magnificent with the Ghizer River meandering through the green
and lightly cultivated flood plain that supports the settlement of
Phunder. The lake is well stocked with trout fish. Overnight in camps.
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HANNA LAKE:
Hanna Lake is located 10 km NE from the city, on the way to Urak Valley.
which lies at the foot of highest peak Zarghon. The lake is one of
the finest attraction for the people of Quetta who often come here
for picnic with their families.
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MISRIOT
DAM
Misriot dam is located 12 km south-west of Rawalpindi. This small
dam has an artificial lake with boating and fishing facilities. Fishing
permit may be obtained from fishing guard at Misriot. It has a pleasant
landscape and walkways beyond the lake among eruptions of black rocks.
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TANAZA
DAM:
It is a small dam located at about 35 Km south-west of Rawalpindi
on Dhamial Road. Ideal for a day trip, the lake has a quiet atmosphere.
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TERBALA
DAM:
The world's largest earth-filled dam on one of the world's most important
rivers - the Indus - is 103 km from Rawalpindi. The dam was completed
in 1976 at a cost of Rs.18.5 billion. Over 15,000 Pakistani and 800
foreign workers and engineers worked during its construction. It is
the biggest hydel power station in Pakistan having a capacity of generating
3,478 MW of electricity. Its reservoir is 97 km long with a depth
of 137 meters while total area of the lake is 260 sq.km. Permits are
required for visiting the Dam. Please contact Public Relations Officer
(PRO), Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), Tarbela (Tel:
051-568941-2). A No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry
of Interior (Shaheed-e-Millat Sectt.), Islamabad is also required
for foreign visitors.
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MANGLA
DAM:
World's third largest earth-filled dam is only 115 km south-east of
Rawalpindi. One has to turn left from Dina Town and the dam on river
Jhelum is about 14 km to the east. The dam is 3,353 meters long and
116 meters high above the river bed. It is designed to store 5.88
MAF water and also used for power generation. In the centre of the
dam there is a Gakkhar Fort from where one can have a panoramic view
of the lake. For permit to visit the dam, please contact PRO, WAPDA,
Mangla. A NOC from the Ministry of Interior is required for foreigners
only.
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WARSAK
DAM:
The gignatic multi-purpose Warsak Dam is situated 30 kms north-west
of Peshawar in the heart of tribal territory. It has a total generating
capacity of 240,000 kw and will eventually serve to irrigate 110,000
acres of land.
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Pakistan Lakes & dams