Tour de Pakistan

Kallar Kahar "the lake town":

Kallar Kahar:

Kallar kahar is a tourist destination about 125km from Islamabad/Rawalpindi on motorway M-2 on way towards Lahore. Kallar kahar has historic importance in many ways. Infact history of Indo-pak cannot be complete without mention of Kallar kahar. Famous Mughal Emperor Zaheeruddin Babar stayed here and addressed his army before heading towards Delhi. He built famous Takhat-e-babri in Kallar kahar which is attraction for many history lovers. He also constructed a garden named as Bagh-e-Shifa which still exists.

Kallar kahar lake is tourist attraction that has emerged as a major tourist spot in Punjab province. This fresh water lake offters scenic views of sparkling water. Fishing, boating are also very common here. There are restaurants and TDCP resort for hosting tourists. Unfortunately there is no lodging facitity available for tourists in Kallar kahar as yet.

Kallar kahar is famous for its Peacocks. They live in jungles around Kallar kahar and are seen around Famous shrine in Kallar kahar.