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Kallar Kahar


Kallar Kahar is a subdivision of Chakwal District in Punjab, Pakistan. It is known as a tourist destination. located 25 killometer southwest of chakwal along the motorway. It is famous for its natural gardens, peacocks and a salt water lake. It is at an altitude of about 1500 ft from sea level. It can be approached from Islamabad by Motorway at a distance of about 100 kms to the south and from chakwal, it is about 30kms to the south-west on chakwal-Sargodha road. It is a natural lake which is fed by a natural fresh water spring at the base of hills. This spring water fills the lake up to a level and then overflows and makes a stream towards the north. The lake is not deep, so a lot of natural vegetation can be seen all around it and even in the middle. It is a natural breeding sanctuary for many birds, so it is an ideal place for bird watching. Some migratory birds can also be seen in particular season. Wild peacocks can be seen wandering around the area. Now and then their particular sound can be heard clearly. They can be best watched near the tomb at the top of the hill at dawn and sunset because caretakers of the tomb feed them at that time. Local, small amusement parks are developing near the lake disturbing its beauty to some extent. A TDCP motel is present for catering and lodging of tourists at reasonable rates. Small pedal boats and specially designed motorboats are available in this shallow lake. Fishing is also popular over here. In 1510 AD, Zahir ud Din Babur , The great Mughal Ruler visited this place. He ordered the plantation of first Mughal Garden here and named Safa Garden "Bagh-e-Safa". A large single stone, elevated, carved out sitting place is also present in the garden, known as throne of Babur " Takht-e-Babri". Small fruits farms of apricot and "loqaat" are still present around the lake. Rose farming and extracting rose-water is also a centuries old industry found here. A few years ago traditional water-milling units were working over the running waters of the stream but they are gone with the good olden days. With the construction of the Motorway that passes by the edge of the lake, the number of tourists visiting Kallar Kahar has increased manifold, and the town surrounded by verdant hills, promises to become a tourist attraction if properly developed. A museum of fossils of the area has also been built by the Archeology Department in the District Council Rest House.