Kallar Kahar
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Kallar Kahar
كلّر كہار | |
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  Kallar Kahar Location in Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 32°47′N 72°42′E / 32.783°N 72.700°ECoordinates: 32°47′N 72°42′E / 32.783°N 72.700°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| District | Chakwal District |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Area code(s) | 0543 |
Kallar Kahar (Urdu: كلّر كہار) is a town and subdivision (Tehsil) of Chakwal District in Punjab, Pakistan. It is the capital of Kallar Kahar Tehsil.[1]
Emperor Babar described Kallar Kahar in his memoirs, the Takht-e-Babri, as a "charming place with good air".[2]
Katas Raj Temples, a famous complex of Hindu temples, is close to the town.Kallar kahar lake, tomb of Hubahu and Takht-e-Babri are famous places for tourists.
References[]
- ^ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Chakwal Archived 2008-01-24 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Salman Rashid, The Salt Range and the Potohar Plateau, Sang-e-Meel Publications, 2001, ISBN 978-969-35-1257-1,
... Babur tarried beside 'densely growing corn' in the vicinity of Kallar Kahar Lake and promptly fell in love with this 'charming place with good air.' The lake, he writes in his memoir ...
External links[]
- Tourism Development Corporation of Pakistan
- Latest pictures of Kallar Kahar
- Pictures and information of Kallar Kahar for Tourists
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Categories:
- Union councils of Chakwal District
- Populated places in Chakwal District
- Tourist attractions in Punjab, Pakistan
- Villages in Kallar Kahar Tehsil