Kharkhari Lake
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| Kharkhari Lake | |
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 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. It can be reached by road from the town of Kalam, following the Utror River to Bahandra.[1]
Tourism[edit]
Kharkhari Lake has become a popular destination for tourists seeking tranquility and natural beauty. It is a popular campsite.[2]
Efforts to preserve Kharkhari Lake are underway, primarily due to tourist interaction.
See also[edit]
- 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[edit]
- ^ "Kharkhari Lake - Waadi Swat". Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ "Summer retreat: The jewel in Swat's crown". tribune.com.pk. 3 July 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
External links[edit]
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