Khabikki Lake

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.

For the Pakistani village and union council, see Khabaki.

Khabikki Lake
کھبکی جھیل (Urdu)
Khabikki Lake
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]
Ramsar Wetland
Designated	22 March 1996[2]

The lake is two kilometres long and one kilometer across at its widest. A hill gently ascends on the right side of the lake.

Residence at Khabikki Lake

Khabikki is also the name of a neighboring village. Boats are available, and there are two places to stay. A recreational resort has been established by the TDCP with all necessary facilities and quick access to the resort from the main road.

See also

• Uchhali Lake
• Soan Sakaser Valley

References

1. "Management Plan Uchhali Wetlands Complex" (PDF). ramsar.org. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
2. "Ramsar List" (PDF). ramsar.org. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
3. M. Ajmal Khan; Benno Böer; Münir Öztürk (12 May 2014). Sabkha Ecosystems: Volume IV: Cash Crop Halophyte and Biodiversity Conservation. Springer. p. 114. ISBN 978-94-007-7411-7. There are several brackish lakes in the Salt Range in the Punjab (Kalar Kahar in Chakwal District, Khabikki Lake in Soan Sakesar valley)...