UCHHALI LAKE: PICTURESQUE LAKE

In Soan Sakaser Valley, in the southern Salt Range, Uchhali Lake is situated in Punjab, Pakistan. The formation of the lake is due to the absence of drainage in the Salt Range. The highest mountain of the Salt Range, Sakesar emerges over the lake. The lake has salty, saline water but it offers charming scenery.

A boating facility is also available at the Uchhali Lake. It is one of the most visited lakes of the Soon valley. The lakes at Soon valley attract thousands of migratory birds each year including some rare birds such as white-headed ducks from Central Asia. The hiking trails, cold breeze, birds chirping, and serene atmosphere beside the lake can refresh your mind and soul. The lake is a heaven for the bird watchers.  Uchhali Lake is a famous tourist attraction in the Soon valley due to its mesmerizing, alluring beauty. It is believed that the water of Uchhali Lake can cure many skin conditions.

The locals of this place are very generous and they take a lot of care of this beautiful place. However, they believe that negligence and littering by the tourists are destroying the natural beauty of this lake. A little attention from the minister of Tourism can increase the beauty of the lake as well as increase the tourism rate. Some of the hotels near Uchhali Lake are AWAN Hotel Koradhi, Valley View Hotel, Mehriya Hotel, and Phulwari Rest House. If you are planning to visit the Salt Range of Punjab, make sure you add this picturesque lake to your list.