Khandowa (Urdu: کھنڈوعہ) is a town in the Kallar Kahar Tehsil of Chakwal District in Pakistan. The town's natural environment includes a number of historical lakes and resorts.[citation needed] Khandowa is 8 km from Kallar Kahar, 36 km from Chakwal, 114 km from Islamabad and 101 km from Rawalpindi in a northerly direction.
Name and history
The word "Khandowa" is derived from Punjabi word khand, meaning sweet.
Landmarks
Khandowa ground (Khandowa Valley)
People and tribes Khandowa
People belonging to this village are mostly employees in Pakistan Army in various ranks, while the rest of the population are involved in livestock farming. General Musarrat Nawaz Malik s/o Col Muhammad Nawaz Malik, (Tamgha e Basalat) also hails from same village.[citation needed]
Tourism
The area's tourist attractions include its valleys, and the lake of Swaik.[1][2]
Gallery
Lake Khandowa Gallery Good Images by Muhammad Ehsan Khandowa
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View of Lake Khandowa -
View of Lake Khandowa by Muhammad Ehsan Khandowa -
References
- ^ "Kallar Kahar Lake - Tourism in Pakistan". Tourisminpakistan.com. Archived from the original on 7 June 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ "Photo - Swaik Lake. A hidden beauty of Pakistan - Pictures Of Kalar Kahar, Punjab, Pakistan". AllTravels.com. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
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