Kharkhari Lake
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Kharkhari Lake | |
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![]() Kharkhari Lake in Swat Valley | |
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Location | Kalam Valley , Swat Valley |
Coordinates | 35°05′00″N 72°39′58″E / 35.08333°N 72.66611°ECoordinates: 35°05′00″N 72°39′58″E / 35.08333°N 72.66611°E 35°40′34″N 72°24′01″E / 35.676047244345824°N 72.40030463973208°E |
Lake type | Glacial lake |
Primary inflows | Glacial waters |
Primary outflows | Mahoo Dand |
Catchment area | z |
Basin countries | Pakistan |
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 Gabral Valley to the north of Kalam Valley in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. One can easily access it from Kalam via Passing Utror, Gabral Valley, Khu, Chota Jabba and reach Bahandra with a jeep or four-wheeler. From Bahandra hike trek to Kharkhari Lake start which takes up to 1 to 2 hours from Bahandra.[1] From Mahodand Lake, you can trek to Kharkhari Lake or also access the lake through 4×4 vehicles. The trek to Kharkhari Lake is just about 10–15 minutes.
Kharkhari lake some people called it Gabral Lake situated near Utror Gabral valley. As after 2010 flood roads are effected badly but the natural beauty of here will attract u to go further approximately 2 hour distance from utror valley mostly people use fielder car or 4x4 jeep to reach there. Nature here is just amazing especially stunning view of mountains I never ever seen a reflected water like this.[2]
Kharkhari Lake is in Gabral Swat. Unexplored Gem of nature at 12500 ft. This lake is 3 km after the end of the road and 3 days hike from here onward will lead to Chitral. Can be reached by hiring a vehicle from Kalam of about 3500 - 5000 Rs depending upon your negotiating skills can also be done on your own car to a point of 3 km before the lake. One has to pass from the towns of Utror and Gabral to reach the lake. the scenic beauty of the valley and surrounding areas is second to none . Travel time approx 3 hours. one can also find trees of walnut, apple, and pears throughout the way.[3]
A final one-kilometre walk takes one to the brink of the lake. Unlike Utror River, Kharkhari is calm. The hypnotic quietude is only interrupted every now and then by tourists who camp along its banks. The lake is predominantly blue with a hint of green which is highlighted by the sunlight filtering through the water surface.[4]
See also[]
- 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.
- ^ "Reviews Maps - Kharkharai Lake". Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ "Kharkhari Lake". Reviews Google Map. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ "Summer retreat: The jewel in Swat's crown". tribune.com.pk. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
External links[]
- Summer retreat: The jewel in Swat’s crown - Dawn News
- KharKhari Lake Kalam, Peshawar
- Kharkhari Lake Swat - KamiSyed
- Elevation of Lake Kharkhari, Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
- Kharkhari Lake Gabral Swat - -NA-
Videos
- Travelling to Kharkhari Lake from Kalam | Short Documentary | Swat | Sherin Zada | Beautiful View
- Kharkharay Lake Kalam | Swat Kpk Pakistan | Kabir Khan Afridi
- Kharkhari Lake Route | Utror Gabral Kalam Valley Tour Vlog
- Travel to Kharkhari Lake | Kalam | Utror | Swat Valley | Sherin Zada | Short Documentary | Gabral
- Traveling to Kharkhari lake | The Latest Road Conditions | Gabral | Short Documentary | Sherin Zada
- Kharkhari lake | Beautiful views of the Gabral | Sherin Zada | Hum News Swat
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