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Explore the Wetlands & Historical Sites of Salt
Range(Weekend Eco-adventure Trip for Student and Youth)
The Sustainable Tourism Foundation Pakistan and Pakistan Tourism
Development
Corporation (PTDC) in collaboration with Pakistan Wetlands
Programs of WWF Pakistan is
arranging an eco-adventure safari trip for those who like to
explore natural, historical and
culture beauty of the Soon Valley.
It is an ideal opportunity to visit some of the most exquisite
tourist sites and explore the
unique aspects of the nature.
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Introduction
The Salt Range comprise two rows of low lying rugged hills that
run east to west between theSoan and Jhelum rivers from the Grand
Trunk Road near Jhelum city to the River Indus near
Kalabagh. This area is said to record 600 million years of the
earths history. Its name comesfrom the vast deposits of rock salt
exposed and mined at khewra. The salt was left behind whenthe sea,
which extended over the Indus plains and the Potohar plateau,
evaporated 600 millionyeas ago. The rocks and fossils fund around
the salt range provide a complete record of thehistory of the
Earth.
The Salt Range Wetlands Complex comprised of a series of
adjacent lakes Kallar Kahar,Khabbeki, Ucchali, Jhalar and Namal.
These lakes provide an important wintering ground formigratory
birds and surrounding area is core habitat for the endemic Punjab
Urial. PakistanWetlands Programme has launched a comprehensive
project for the conservation andprotection of these important
lakes.
Historically this region is also very rich. Alexander the Great
passed through the Salt Range onhis way to do battle with Porus on
the banks of the Jhelum River in 326 BC. In the 3 rd centuryBC,
this area became part of Ashokas Buddhist Empire. Towards the end
of the Buddhistperiod, in the 6th century AD, there was a kingdom
in the Salt Range called Singhapura,probably centered at Ketas.
From 7th to 10th centuries, the Salt Range Was part of
powerfulKashmiri Hindu kingdom. Mahmood Ghazni invaded the region
in the early 11th century. Thelocal tribes were converted to Islam
at this time.
Trip Itinerary
Day-1 Early morning departure from Islamabad. Visit historical
temples of Malot and Ketas.Visit Khewra Salt Mines. Lunch at
Khewra. Departure for Kanhati in Soon Valley. Dinner and
night stay at Kanhati camping site. Bonfire and discussion on
the history and culture of SoonValley.
Day-2 Early morning bird watching walk and visit of Kanhati
waterfall. Return to camp andhave breakfast. Departure for bird
watching at Khabbeki and Ucchali. Lunch at Nowshera.Departure for
Kallar Kahar. Visit Kallar Kahar en route. Return journey to
Islamabad. Arrival atIslamabad. End Program.
Trip Duration: 1 night / 2 daysGroup size: 20 personsStarting/
Ending Point: IslamabadDeparture Dates: First Group (23-24 March)
Second Group (31Mar-01 Apr.).
Tour Price per Head: Rs.5, 800/- for students/Youth
What is covered in the tour cost?
Transport as itinerary (A/c Toyota Coaster)
Camping accommodation on two to three person sharing basis as
per itinerary
All meals as per itinerary
Services of Tour Guide
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Entry ticket at places of tourist interest and tool tax on roads
and vehicle parking fee etc.
Reservation will be closed a week before the departure dates
Booking will be made on first come first served basis. Those
interested in taking this
trip, please contact us immediately as we have limited vacancies
on each trip.
For booking and queries please contact:
Arif Tufail or Adnan AmjadTourism Promotion OfficerSustainable
Tourism Foundation PakistanEmail:[email protected]:
051-2612448
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nothing but footprints
Our camping Site in Soon Valley
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