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Manchar Lake: The Largest Freshwater Lake

The largest natural freshwater lake in Pakistan is Lake Manchar. It is also one of Asia’s largest lakes. This is located west of the Indus River in Jamshoro and Daddu District Sindh.

Largest Lake In Asia
Largest Lake In Pakistan.

Numerous small streams in the Kirthar Mountains feed the Manchar Lake. This lake then empties into the Indus River. The monsoon season fluctuates in the area of the lake. Manchar Lake’s area ranges from 36 square kilometers to 500 square kilometers depending upon the annual rain in the region.

History of Manchar Lake:

The bank of the lake is home to some amazing archaeological sites including Ghazi Shah and Wahi Pandhi Al Murad Mound. Along the edge of the river are the famous sites of Lal Chatto, Lakhiyo, and Mashak Lohri. These sites are the most ancient sites around the lake and also dates back to the Harappan culture.  This lake was originated when a branch from the Indus river started flowing through Kashmore. It further developed by joining Hamal Lake through Main Nara valley. Also in 2010, this lake overflowed due to floods. This Lake has also faced much crisis. For instance, in 1958, this lake completely evaporated because of drought.

Fresh water lake in sindh Pakistan
A Natural Habitat

Importance of Lake:

Manchar Lake is the largest shallow freshwater lake in Pakistan. It plays an important role as a natural habitat. therefore it is environmentally very important. The lake supports numerous fisherfolk who depend on the fishes in the lake. The water of the lake used to be clear but environmental degradation has dropped the quality of the lake. The main Nara valley Drain has lead the lake to undergo environmental degradation.

Important lake in Sindh Pakistan
Mesmerizing View at Manchar Lake

If you are planning to visit the lake, make sure you don’t litter around. Some of the hotels near Manchar Lake are Hotel Sehwan Divine, Sindh Tower Guesthouse Sehwan, Lal Shahbaz Motel STDC.

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