Khabikki Lake
| Khabikki Lake | |
|---|---|
| کھبکی جھیل (Urdu) | |
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| Location | Salt Range, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 32°37′19″N 72°12′51″E / 32.6219°N 72.2141°E |
| Type | Salt lake |
| Part of | Uchhali Complex |
| Basin countries | Pakistan |
| Max. length | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Max. width | 1 km (0.62 mi) |
| Surface area | 243 hectares (2.43 km2) |
| Average depth | 0.2 to 6 m (0.66 to 19.69 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 740 metres (2,430 ft)[1] |
| Designated | 22 March 1996[2] |
 Interactive map of Khabikki Lake | |
Khabikki Lake (Urdu: کھبکی جھیل) is a saltwater lake in the Soan Sakaser Valley in the southern Salt Range in Khushab District, Punjab, Pakistan.[3][4]. It is a part of the Uchhali Wetlands Complex. In 1976, it was designated a Ramsar site, the first such site in Pakistan.[3]
The lake is two kilometres long and one kilometer across at its widest, with a depth of 8 to 10 feet.. It is bordered by mountains on the north and south sides.[5]
Khabikki is also the name of a neighboring village.
Recreation
Khabikki Lake is one of the notable recreational sites within the Salt Range region.[5] The area offers several nature-based activities, including birdwatching (around 50 bird species are present there),[3] lakeside walks, and landscape photography. During the winter months, the lake becomes an attractive spot for observing migratory birds that arrive from Siberia and Central Asia,[6] making it a popular destination for both casual visitors and wildlife enthusiasts.
Boats are available, and there are two places to stay. A recreational resort has been established by the Tourism Development Corporation of Pakistan with all necessary facilities and quick access to the resort from the main road.[5]
External links
- Lakes of Pakistan – An external resource providing detailed information on major and minor lakes across the country.
See also
References
- ^ "Management Plan Uchhali Wetlands Complex" (PDF). ramsar.org. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ^ "Ramsar List" (PDF). ramsar.org. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ^ a b c Malik, Shoukat Hayat (2020-02-13). "Enchanting: Soan Valley's charm attracts more tourists". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ M. Ajmal Khan; Benno Böer; Münir Öztürk (12 May 2014). Sabkha Ecosystems: Volume IV: Cash Crop Halophyte and Biodiversity Conservation. Springer. p. 114. ISBN 978-94-007-7411-7.
There are several brackish lakes in the Salt Range in the Punjab (Kalar Kahar in Chakwal District, Khabikki Lake in Soan Sakesar valley)...
- ^ a b c Aslam, Irfan (2018-01-26). "FOOTPRINTS: PIECE OF THE PRISTINE". Dawn. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ Eusufzye, Khan Shehram (2017-02-14). "Birds of passage: Winter in Uchhali Lake". Herald Magazine. Retrieved 2026-02-03.