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 | |
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 View of lake Khandowa | |
  Khandowa کھنڈوعہ Location in Khandowa Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 32°44′08″N 72°43′21″E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Chakwal District |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,500 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Area code(s) | 0543 |
Name and history
Khandowa word is derived from Punjabi word khand, meaning sweet.
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]
Gallery
Lake Khandowa Gallery Good Images by Muhammad Ehsan Khandowa
View of Lake Khandowa
View of Lake Khandowa by Muhammad Ehsan Khandowa
References
- "Kallar Kahar Lake - Tourism in Pakistan". Tourisminpakistan.com. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- "Photo - Swaik Lake. A hidden beauty of Pakistan - Pictures Of Kalar Kahar, Punjab, Pakistan". AllTravels.com. Retrieved 2 August 2018.