An undiscovered wonderland with a diverse landscape !!

SOON VALLEY

Fabulous scenic beauty!!

A breath-taking vista of natural beauty

The Soon Valley is in the north west of Khushab extends from the village of Padhrar to Sakesar, which is the highest peak in the Salt Range The Valley is a magnificent piece of serene natural beauty which includes striking lakes, springs, forests and many archaeological places. There are many captivating sites for the tourists which include Uchali lake, Khabeki lake and Kanhatti Garden. These lakes attract thousands of seasonal birds each year as well as rare white-headed ducks from Central Asia.

The name Kanhatti derived due to presence of a special rock Kanhatt. The plant inventory includes Almond, Apricot, Pine apple, Nagpurisangtara, Valencia late and Washington Navel. Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab developed a proper camping resort in 2014. More than 15 species of tall trees, 60 herbs, 20 shrubs and 15 types of grasses have been recorded from the garden. Kanhatti Garden is home to the largest birds population in Salt Range. Punjab Urial, Grey and Black partridges, golden orioles, woodpeckers while 6 different endemic fish species have been found in the garden water springs. Kanhati Garden is famous for its delicious sweet juicy late Valentia citrus variety (brought from Florida, the US in 1932) which fully ripe in the month of May-June and no other place in Punjab share this uniqueness.

The name Kanhatti derived due to presence of a special rock Kanhatt. The plant inventory includes Almond, Apricot, Pine apple, Nagpurisangtara, Valencia late and Washington Navel.

Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab developed a proper camping resort in 2014. More than 15 species of tall trees, 60 herbs, 20 shrubs and 15 types of grasses have been recorded from the garden. Kanhatti Garden is home to the largest birds population in Salt Range. Punjab Urial, Grey and Black partridges, golden orioles, woodpeckers while 6 different endemic fish species have been found in the garden water springs. Kanhati Garden is famous for its delicious sweet juicy late Valentia citrus variety (brought from Florida, the US in 1932) which fully ripe in the month of May-June and no other place in Punjab share this uniqueness.

Kanhatti Camping RESORT

KANHATTI REST HOUSE

Water Spring Kanhatti

Khabeki Lake is a salt water lake, in the Soon Sakaser Valley. It in the southern Salt Range area in Khushab District. This lake is formed due to the absence of drainage in the range. It is part of Uchhali Wetlands Complex and has been designated a Ramsar site. The lake is one kilometre wide and two kilometres long. A hill gently ascends on the right side of the lake. Khabeki is also the name of a neighbouring village. Boats are available, and there are two places to stay. A full-fledged recreational resort has been established by TDCP with all necessary facilities and quick access to the resort from the main road.

The lake is one kilometre wide and two kilometres long. A hill gently ascends on the right side of the lake. Khabeki is also the name of a neighbouring village. Boats are available, and there are two places to stay. A full-fledged recreational resort has been established by TDCP with all necessary facilities and quick access to the resort from the main road.

Khabeki Board Walk

TDCP Restaurant

Lake View Khabeki

The winged beauties at Uchali Lake

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Secrets of the Soon Valley

Amb is a small village. Centuries ago, it was an important Hindu religious centre. Two large temples still exist today. Amb temples belong to the Hindu Shahi dynasty that ruled India from the 6th to the 10th century. After 500 years in power, the dynasty met its end with the arrival of Mahmud Ghaznavi in the 10th century. It appears that Hindu Shahi dynasty ruled over a rich kingdom as reflected by the temples and excavations at sites from that era.

There are two main structures still standing at the site. One is around a seventy feet high three-storeyed temple, rich with beautiful Kashmiri style ornamentation. The temple consists of three storeys. and is now supported by a concrete structure. There is another, smaller temple about fifty metres away from the main temple which was prayer chambers for Hindu Jogis.

Archaeologists have found remains of many pre-historic Hindu temples and forts. One such Hindu temple present at Nurshingh Phowar. The history of that place was associated with a Hindu Sadhu Nurshingh Das, who came to this valley and amazed by environment of tranquillity and serenity of surrounding and started his meditation. It is said that the place where the Sadhu sits a spring started from adjoining mountains. This temple looks few centuries old, and seems like constructed on old temple footprints. At this site a pond also present, filled with source of water coming from spring of adjoining mountains. A Gurumukhi script stone present at site which has writing on it.

It is said that the place where the Sadhu sits a spring started from adjoining mountains. This temple looks few centuries old, and seems like constructed on old temple footprints. At this site a pond also present, filled with source of water coming from spring of adjoining mountains. A Gurumukhi script stone present at site which has writing on it.

This fort was built by Raja Tataar Khan in order to defend the areas of Soon and Padhar. The fort is covered with thick and dense forest. Only one way leads to the fort is from Kanhatti garden. The fort had stables for horses, residential houses and weapon stores which have now turned into ruins. There is also a grave on the way to the fort which is supposed to be of Raja Tataar’s. he geographical coordinated of the fort are 32° 39.462’N and 72° 15.777’E.

Daip Shareef is home to many touristic water sites. It comprises a small waterfall, ponds, and water springs. Kuffri village in Soon valley leads to the breathtaking Daip Shareef. The water here is absolutely clean, pure, and sweet. People from all over the valley come here to pay their homage to this sacred place because of a saint Siraj Ud Din Naqshbandi.

It is a beautiful place where one can not only enjoy the spiritual peace but also the gorgeous scenic beauty because of a small waterfall, ponds and water springs.

Centuries old Mysterious City of Tulajha

Salt range was under Hindu Shahi Empire from (879-1026) AD and Tulajha constructed in same period. Tulajha refers to Indian goddess of mercy and slayer of evil. On top of Tulaajha there are ruins of old palaces. Tulajha was a Hindu settlement and one can also find large number of Buddhist graves in the valley reflecting prehistoric time. Jalal ad-Din Khwarazmshah came to this place in 1221 to seek shelter from the forces of Mongols. Rai Sangin who provide him shelter in the fortress of Tulajha hidden away behind the ridges, Jalaluddin Khwarazm constructed roughly three hundred houses, water supply and water tank. Later, there might be possibility that the Mongol troops arrived there to trace Jalaluddin Khwarazm who escaped and in retaliation Mongol army destroyed the whole fort and turned into ruins.

Soon valley is a hidden treasure of Salt Range with its natural attractions and archaeological secrets. Visit the protected lakes and witness the winged beauty of migratory birds particularly Flamingos from Siberia. Stay in rest house or enjoy the camping site at Kanhatti. Enjoy lunch at Khabeki lake with boating facility. Fasten your belts and join TDCP to witness the extreme natural beauty in a peaceful environment. We have professional Tourist Guides to explain you all about the attractions with historical background. You can add nearby top attractions.

Enjoy lunch at Khabeki lake with boating facility. Fasten your belts and join TDCP to witness the extreme natural beauty in a peaceful environment. We have professional Tourist Guides to explain you all about the attractions with historical background. You can add nearby top attractions.

An undiscovered wonderland with a diverse landscape !!

SOON VALLEY

Fabulous scenic beauty!!

A breath-taking vista of natural beauty

Soon Valley: Home to stunningly beautiful waterfalls and rolling mountains!!!

Kanhatti Garden was established by Major W Whet Burn, District Engineer, and District Board Shahpur in 1933.