Chakwal having strong spiritual dimensions and natural beauty!!
The district of Chakwal has immense potential for tourism, both natural and religious. It has Katas Raj Temples ā a 1000-year-old complex of Hindu temples. Next to it lays the ruins of Malot Fort, another 12-century relic. Takhat-e- Babri, a stone-made stage built by Zaheer-ud-Din Babar at Kalar Kahar. Number of beautiful lakes and small dams spread across 6,524 square kilometres of the district, which not only add to its serenity but also welcomes thousands of migratory birds every year. Apart from its natural beauty, the districtās spiritual stream is only comparable to that of the city of saints ā Multan.
Chakwal having strong spiritual dimensions and natural beauty!!
The district of Chakwal has immense potential for tourism, both natural and religious. It has Katas Raj Temples ā a 1000-year-old complex of Hindu temples. Next to it lays the ruins of Malot Fort, another 12-century relic. Takhat-e- Babri, a stone-made stage built by Zaheer-ud-Din Babar at Kalar Kahar.
Number of beautiful lakes and small dams spread across 6,524 square kilometres of the district, which not only add to its serenity but also welcomes thousands of migratory birds every year. Apart from its natural beauty, the districtās spiritual stream is only comparable to that of the city of saints ā Multan.
MUSLIM SHRINES
Located in close proximity to the Lake on an elevation is the Shrine of two Muslim Martyrs (Yaaqoob and Ishaaque) son of Abd-ur-Razzaq Gellani who was son of renowned Muslim Saint Abdul Qadir Gilani. A number of peacocks reside in its vincinity and near the Lake. They are fed by the shrine’s caretakers at dawn and sunset. According to local legend, a kind of “spiritual bonding” between the deceased Saint and the peacock exists, and anyone harming them may experience bad luck.
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1500 YEARS OLD KATAS RAJ TEMPLES
Katasraj is the second biggest holy place in Punjab for Hindu pioneers after Jawala Mukhi.
Katas Raj thus has a collection of buildings and ruins that stretch in an unbroken line from the Buddhist era down to British rule, thereby, preserving at least 1500 years worth of history in that particular space.
TheĀ Katas RajĀ Temples near Chakwal in Punjab province of Pakistan are attributed to the eras of theĀ HinduĀ Shahis (kings) dating from about 615-950 CE and are dedicated to LordĀ Shiva. A Brahmanical story relates this site directly to Shiva, whose unconsolable grief at theĀ deathĀ of his wife Sati led to a rain of tears which formed two pools of water, one at Pushkara near Ajmer and the other at Katas.Ā
The temples derive their name from Kataksha, which in classic Sanskrit means: godās tears!!
Lying in the Kallar Kahar region near Choa Saidan Shah in Chakwal, the Katas Raj Temples an important pilgrimage site for Hindus are located. Believed to have existed at least since the seventh century, the temples are mostly attributed to the Hindu Shahiya (615 ā 950 AD). It is said that a heartbroken Shiva following the death of his wife Sati. The remains from a Buddhist stupa are also present in the compound date back to the time of Ashoka.Ā The Katas Raj is a collection of seven ancient temples,Ā havelis around the pond and five other temples including Shiva Temple, Hanuman Temple and Ramachandra Temple. There is aĀ haveliĀ , namely Hari Singh Nalwa fort, which is built on a hill.
The Malot Fort blend of Kashmiri Architecture and Greek Tradition
Malott Fort-one of the prettiest fort in the entire region built in 980 AD!!
Located west of Kallar Kahar at a height of 230 meters (757 feet), Malot is a village at the Chakwal DistrictThe Malot Fort was built in the 10th century AD. Due to this synthesis it is also termed as one of the prettiest in the entire region. The red sandstone shimmers in the natural light of the sun that is also a local vernacular material present at the Salt Range Mountains. Archival data reveals that Malot was built around 980 AD. Mahmud Ghaznavi conquer the Shahis in Kabul as well in 1005. The Delhi Sultanate first and the Mughal Empire ruled over this certain region.
Malott Fort-one of the prettiest fort in the entire region built in 980 AD!!
Located west of Kallar Kahar at a height of 230 meters (757 feet), Malot is a village at the Chakwal DistrictThe Malot Fort was built in the 10th century AD. Due to this synthesis it is also termed as one of the prettiest in the entire region.
The red sandstone shimmers in the natural light of the sun that is also a local vernacular material present at the Salt Range Mountains. Archival data reveals that Malot was built around 980 AD. Mahmud Ghaznavi conquer the Shahis in Kabul as well in 1005. The Delhi Sultanate first and the Mughal Empire ruled over this certain region.
Takht-e-Babri, the first Mughal construction in the subcontinent,!!
Takhat-e-Babri is located in Kallar Kahar, in the District Chakwal. Kallar Kahar isĀ located 25 kilometers southwest of Chakwal city along the motorway. Takht-e-Babri is a small table land cut from limestone formation and adjusted into a stage platform which is located in the fruit garden from where the Mughal King Babar used to view lake and addresses his army. It is commonly known that indian great Mughal Emperor Babar, while passing by the area of Kallar Kahar stayed here in 1519 ADā. The historical site of Kallar Kahar was 500 years old, he likes this place and decided to stay here.
Takht-e-Babri was a large boulder of limestone which was dressed and converted in to throne by the order of King Babar. This is very famous site of the area and number of people visits the Takht daily.
Takht-e-Babri, the first Mughal construction in the subcontinent,!!
Takhat-e-Babri is located in Kallar Kahar, in the District Chakwal. Kallar Kahar isĀ located 25 kilometers southwest of Chakwal city along the motorway. Takht-e-Babri is a small table land cut from limestone formation and adjusted into a stage platform which is located in the fruit garden from where the Mughal King Babar used to view lake and addresses his army.
It is commonly known that indian great Mughal Emperor Babar, while passing by the area of Kallar Kahar stayed here in 1519 ADā. The historical site of Kallar Kahar was 500 years old, he likes this place and decided to stay here.
Takht-e-Babri was a large boulder of limestone which was dressed and converted in to throne by the order of King Babar. This is very famous site of the area and number of people visits the Takht daily.
Stunning Lakes of Chakwal
Kallar Kahar Lake
Popular tourist attraction
SWIKE LAKE
Beautiful blue water lake with waterfall
Neela Wahan
Blue pond with hear chirping birds
Dharabi Lake
Chakwal pride and most beautiful lake
Dhok Tallian
Picturesque awe-inspiring moments
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You might not feel like going the first time, but once youāre there, you wonāt want to leave. TDCP Kallar Kahar Resort is not only meant for staying but it is a full package for nature lovers and for families with kids. Bird watching, peacocks, boating in a lake, camel ride and have fun like never before and leave with the energy you need.
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For the most foodies or lovers of good food, thereās no better option than a resort, Feel right at home in accommodations that go beyond the traditional hotel room. I addition if you love fossils and archaeology then lot of nearby attractions waiting for you to visit.
Hurry Up....!!!! BOOK NOW..
You might not feel like going the first time, but once youāre there, you wonāt want to leave. TDCP Kallar Kahar Resort is not only meant for staying but it is a full package for nature lovers and for families with kids. Bird watching, peacocks, boating in a lake, camel ride and have fun like never before and leave with the energy you need.
For the most foodies or lovers of good food, thereās no better option than a resort, Feel right at home in accommodations that go beyond the traditional hotel room. I addition if you love fossils and archaeology then lot of nearby attractions waiting for you to visit.
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- Al-Biruni, the Golden Age of Islamās āUniversal Geniusā by UFUK NECAT TASCI 26 JUN 2020
- Exploring Kallar Kahar and its stunning lakes by Tania Qureshi published in Daily Times on JULY 31, 2019
- Bagh-e Safa by Abdul Rehman; Munazzah Akhtar published in DUMBARTON OAKS, Research Library and Collection 1703 32nd Street, NW Washington, DC
- Kallar Kahar: blessed by nature, neglected by rulers published in DAWN by Nabeel Anwar Dhakku February 28, 2016
- King Paurava the great by Salman Rashid, Travel writer, Fellow of Royal Geographical Society
- Katas Raj by Muhammad Bin Naveed published on 06 June 2015 in worldhistory.org
- Katas Raj temple complex is a sad monument to Pakistanās unease with its Hindu heritage by Haroon Khalid published on Dec 22, 2017 in Scroll in.
- Chakwal ā a place of religious and natural beauty published in DAWN on March 15 2021 by Ahmad Fraz Khan
- Chawli of Chakwal by Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro, April 16, 2021 published in Friday Times
- Katas Raj and the Holy Pond of Tears by Tania Shahab, JANUARY 13, 2019 in Daily Times
- Pakistanās ancient Shiva temple at Katas Raj has a rich non-Hindu heritage, now lost forever, Astronomer Al-Biruni did some of his greatest work here while Guru Nanak was also a visitor.by Haroon Khalid May 19, 2017 Scroll.in
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