Soan Sakaser Valley

Soon Sakaser is a valley situated in northern Punjab, Pakistan.[1] Soon Sakaser is situated at the juncture of Mianwali, Khushab, and Chakwal districts. On the north of the valley is the Pakhar area of Tala Gang Tehsil; on the east side is the Venhar area of Chakwal tehsil; on the south side is a hilly area of Khushab tehsil; and on the west side, Mianwal tehsil is situated.[2]

Soan Sakaser Valley
Valley
Soan Sakesar Valley, Khushab District
Soan Sakaser Valley
Location in Pakistan
Coordinates: 32.56°N 72.02°E / 32.56; 72.02
CountryPakistan
ProvincePunjab
DistrictKhushab District
Elevation
1,520 m (4,990 ft)
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Birds of this Valley

The valley is 76 kilometres (47 mi) long and 19 kilometres (12 mi) wide. It is located in the Salt Range area. Water does not drain from the area, and some salt-water lakes have formed. Two of them are Khabikki Lake and Uchhali Lake. The valley is surrounded by mountains; Sakaser is the highest at its height is 1,520 metres (4,990 ft).

Etymology

Soon is a Sanskrit word meaning beautiful. Sakaser is a compound of Saki and sar. Saki is related to Sakia or Buddha; and sar means pond.

Tourist Attractions

There are plenty of tourist attractions like lakes, springs and waterfalls including Chasma Sultan Mehdi, Daip Shareef, Jahlar Lake, Kanhatti Gardens, Mai Wali Dheri, Neela Wahn, Arkanda Fort. Kanhatti Gardens have a camping site and facility provided by WWF[3]

History

Soan Sakaser has inhabited since ancient times, and artifacts of various periods have been found. Relics of Hindu, Buddhist, Moghul, Sikh, and British periods have been found here. Sodhi Park and Kanhati Park are situated nearby.. The major cast here is Awans.

References
  1. Mohammad Sarwar Khan Awan, Wadi Soon Sakaser publisher Lok Virsa Islamabad Pakistan 2002, ISBN 969-503-285-0.
  2. Ahmad Ghazali, Wadi Soan Sakaser publisher Feroz sons Lahore Pakistan.
  3. Fund, World Wildlife. "World Wildlife Fund". worldwildlife.org.
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