Khabikki Lake
Body of water in Punjab, Pakistan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Khabikki Lake (Urdu: کھبکی جھیل) is a salt water lake, in the Soan Sakaser Valley[3] in the southern Salt Range in Khushab District, Punjab, Pakistan. This lake is formed due to the absence of drainage in the range.[citation needed] It is part of Uchhali Wetlands Complex and has been designated a Ramsar site.
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For the Pakistani village and union council, see Khabaki.
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Khabikki Lake | |
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کھبکی جھیل (Urdu) | |
Location | Salt Range, Pakistan |
Coordinates | 32.6219°N 72.2141°E / 32.6219; 72.2141 |
Type | Salt lake |
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] |
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The lake is two kilometres long and one kilometer across at its widest. A hill gently ascends on the right side of the lake.
Khabikki is also the name of a neighboring village. Boats are available, and there are two places to stay. A full fledged recreational resort has been established by TDCP with all necessary facilities and quick access to the resort from the main road.