Kharkhari Lake
| Kharkhari Lake | |
|---|---|
 Kharkhari Lake in Swat Valley | |
  Kharkhari Lake | |
| Location | Kalam Valley, Swat Valley |
| Coordinates | 35°40′38″N 72°24′03″E / 35.67722°N 72.40083°E |
| Lake type | Glacial lake |
| Primary inflows | Glacial waters |
| Primary outflows | Mahoo Dand |
| Catchment area | z |
| Basin countries | Pakistan |
| Max. length | 0.40 km (0.25 mi) |
| Max. width | 0.25 km (0.16 mi) |
| Surface elevation | 9,488.2 ft (2,892.0 m) |
| Settlements | Kalam Valley |
Kharkhari Lake (Urdu: خرخڑئی جھیل), also known as Kharkhari Danda (Pashto: خرخڑئی) in Pashto, is an alpine glacial lake located in the Gabral Valley to the north of Kalam Valley in the Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.[1]
Tourism
Kharkari Lake is located approximately 45 kilometres northwest of Kalam Valley and 17 kilometres north of the Utror Gabral area. This body of water separates Swat from Chitral.[2]
Kharkhari Lake has become a popular summer destination for tourists.[3] Due to its increase in popularity, efforts to preserve Kharkhari Lake are underway.
- Katora Lake – Kumrat Valley
- Saidgai Lake – Swat Valley
- Mahodand Lake – Kalam Valley
- Kundol Lake – Kalam Valley
- Daral Lake – Swat Valley
- Lake Saiful Muluk – Kaghan Valley
- List of Tourist attractions in Swat – List of tourist attractions in Swat
References
- ^ "Kharkhari Lake - Waadi Swat". Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ Sherinzada (2015-07-03). "Summer retreat: The jewel in Swat's crown". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- ^ "Summer retreat: The jewel in Swat's crown". tribune.com.pk. 3 July 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
External links
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