In summer, everyone is looking for a place where they can feel cool, have some adventure and spend a good time to make themselves refresh. So let’s travel, see the beauty and cool down in hot summer. Khanpur dam in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will fulfill all your desires. It’s the best place for adventure lovers. This place is considered as one of the most beautiful places to visit in KPK.
Khanpur Dam is built on Haro River near the Khanpur village. The construction of the dam was completed in 15 years. It forms Khanpur Lake, which supplies drinking water to Islamabad and Rawalpindi. It also provides water to many of the agricultural and industrial areas adjacent to the twin cities.
Khanpur Dam has become a very popular tourist attraction. During the peak season, thousands of local and international tourists visit Khanpur Dam. Everything here is very attractive will force you to stay longer and come again. Its blue and green water attracts everyone. You can enjoy many water sports and ground-based activities. There are parks for children with wonderful swings and a lot of interesting things.
It has a complete package for your entertainment. There are many resorts and hotels at Khanpur Dam, like Mabali Island Resort, Gandhara Castle Resort, and the adventure resort are the best choice for you. You also have an option for staying in Islamabad.
Location of Khanpur Dam
Khanpur Dam is situated on the Haro River in Khanpur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is about 50 km from Islamabad on Taxila Haripur Road. The road to Khanpur is very good and the surrounding landscapes with small villages along the way look lovely.
Things to do at Khanpur Dam
- Powerboats riding
- Water scooter riding
- Parasailing
- Paragliding
- Cliff diving
- Jet skiing
- Family boating
- Camping
- Zip-lining
- Camel and boat ride
- Wake tubing
Rajgan Mosque
There is a historical mosque called Rajgan mosque, locally known as the ‘Rajon ki Masjid. It was built in 1872 by Raja Sultan Jehandad Khan. The mosque is located on the other side of the lake and accessible through boats. Its architecture still inspires you with small minarets and domes.
Island
There is a small island at the center of the Lake. You can reach there via boat and spend a good time. Green mountains, blue water, and boating in multi-colors boats offer a great view. It is interesting place to visit and the surrounding views are stunning.
Khanpur Festival
Khanpur dam festival is held every year, it’s a three-day festival that draws the attention of everyone. In this festival all water and ground base activities occurred at a large level. Many fun activities take place at the festival such as magic shows, folk dances, dramas, puppet shows, and cultural shows, and many more.
To promote the culture of the area many stalls such as food, jewelry, traditional clothes, and cultural things are exhibit here. Thousands of people visit this place in a three-day festival. It’s a colorful festival that will always be in your memory and conducted for the purpose to promote tourism. Do read about Chitral Valley, Kalam Valley, Malam Jabba, Swat Valley and Lake Saif Ul Malook, other best places to visit in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
