Khandowa

Khandowa (Urdu: کھنڈوعہ‎) is a town in a Kallar Kahar Tehsil of Chakwal District. The town's natural environment includes a number of historical lakes and resorts. Khandowa is 8 km distant from Kallar Kahar, 36 km from Chakwal, 114 km from Islamabad and 101 km from Rawalpindi in a northerly direction.

Khandowa کھنڈوعہ
Town
View of lake Khandowa
Khandowa کھنڈوعہ
Location in Khandowa Pakistan
Coordinates: 32°44′08″N 72°43′21″E
CountryPakistan
ProvincePunjab
DistrictChakwal District
Population
 • Total3,500
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Area code(s)0543

Name and history

Khandowa word is derived from Punjabi word khand, meaning sweet.

Landmarks

Khandowa lake

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.

Tourism

The area's tourist attractions include its valleys, and the lake of Swaik.[1][2]

Lake Khandowa Gallery Good Images by Muhammad Ehsan Khandowa

  • View of Lake Khandowa
  • View of Lake Khandowa by Muhammad Ehsan Khandowa
  • Lake Khandowa Good Chakwal Punjab, Pakistan by Muhammad Ehsan Khandowa
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References
  1. "Kallar Kahar Lake - Tourism in Pakistan". Tourisminpakistan.com. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
  2. "Photo - Swaik Lake. A hidden beauty of Pakistan - Pictures Of Kalar Kahar, Punjab, Pakistan". AllTravels.com. Retrieved 2 August 2018.


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