Hanna Lake is Quetta’s historic tourist point, nestled deep in the towering mountains. It is included in the list of most beautiful places in Pakistan. People frequently visit this place and for a moment they forget their all worries. The majestic mountains with a naked brownish environment add to its beauty. It is the most visited lake in Balochistan.
As you enter, you will see a beautiful Hanna Lake inscribed on a mud slope. You have to walk a little from the parking lot, Beautiful trees around the lake, snow-capped peaks, and sometimes dark clouds present remarkable views. The landscape of the lake is picturesque; its turquoise blue water offers a wonderful contrast to sandy brown mountains in the background. The natural beauty here is terrific.
The beauty of the place varies from season to season. In winter, it’s quite cool and calm; the walk around a frozen lake may not be matched. Light snowfall, cold winds make lake watchers very happy. It looks very beautiful, especially after the snowfall. It’s also one of the most ideal places in summer because it’s a cool and refreshing place. Every summer, tourists from across the country flocked Hanna Lake for relief from the burning heat.
The water level in Hana Lake is the most natural environment system for wildlife and migratory birds. If you admire nature, enjoy traditional food, and peaceful place to relax then Hanna Lake is the best place for you. Visiting Quetta without having a tour of Hanna Lake is nothing.
Facilities available for Visitors
Hanna Lake is a popular picnic point with many facilities. There are lakeside restaurants and shady pine trees under which the people enjoy food and see the awesome views of the lake. The lake also has some family huts, an army guest house, and kids’ play areas. In this lake, people can do boating, swimming, camping, rowing, sailing, and fishing. Visitors can easily take a boat ride to wander around the small island situated in the middle of Hanna Lake.
Hayatullah khan Durani established Hayat Durrani Water Sports Academy (HDWSA) Hanna Lake on 14 of Augest 1986. It is the only rowing, canoeing, kayaking, and sailing training center at Hanna Lake in Balochistan.
History of Hanna Lake
Hanna Lake is constructed in 1894 in the British Era. The main objective for building this lake is to provide cheap water for the population, increase the underground water level, and irrigation of the surrounding lands. The lake spread on 818 Acre land and has a storage capacity of 220 million Gallons of water in it.
Initially, the middle part of the lake where the hut is located did not exist before. It was built by the Army Chief Mirza Aslam Baig in 1991 to enhance the beauty of the lake.
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Location of Lake
Hanna Lake is located about 17 KM from Quetta, the capital of Balochistan. On the way to Lake Hanna, you will find many beautiful views. It is easily accessible from Quetta city by bus or you can hire a taxi. Hanna Lake is the starting point of Urak Valley. When visiting this lake also try to visit Hingol National Park and Moola Chotok in Balochistan.
