Discover Sakesar in Pakistan
Sakesar in the region of Punjab is a place located in Pakistan - some 103 mi or ( 166 km ) South-West of Islamabad , the country's capital .
Local time in Sakesar is now 08:20 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Karachi " with a UTC offset of 5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Kabul, Baghlan, Warchha, Sargodha, and Rukhla Mandi. When in this area, you might want to check out Kabul . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Sakesar ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Sakesar
Sakesar, is a mountain peak which lies on the outer fringes of the Soon Valley in Khushab district in the Punjab Province of Pakistan. It has an height of 1522 m and used to be the summer headquarters for the deputy commissioners of three districts - Campbellpur (now Attock), Mianwali and Sargodha.
Located at 32.54 71.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Sakaser
Sakaser is the highest mountain in the Salt Range area in Pothohar in Pakistan. Soan Sakaser Valley starts from here. Sakaser is compound of Saki and sar. Saki related to Sakia or Buddha and sar is pond. It is situated in Khushab District but it can be seen from adjoining districts of Mianwali and Chakwal. Uchhali Lake is just below it. It is a good picnic spot and moderately tough walking point. At its top there is a radar.
Located at 32.53 71.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Uchhali Lake
Uchhali is a saltwater lake in Soan Sakaser Valley in the southern Salt Range area in Pakistan. This lake is formed due to the absence of drainage in the range. Sakaser, the highest mountain in the Salt Range at 1,522 metres, looms over the lake. Due to its saline water the lake is lifeless, but offers picturesque scenery. Boats are also available for boating.
Located at 32.56 72.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Soan Sakaser Valley
Soon Sakaser is a valley situated in northern Punjab, Pakistan.
Located at 32.56 72.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Salt Range
The Salt Range is a hill system in the Punjab province of Pakistan, deriving its name from its extensive deposits of rock salt. The range extends from the Jhelum River to the Indus, across the northern portion of the Punjab province. The Salt Range contains the great mines of Mayo, Khewra, Warcha and Kalabagh, which yield vast supplies of salt. Coal of a medium quality is also found. Sakaser and Tilla Jogian are the highest peaks of Salt Range.
Located at 32.66 72.01 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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