{"id":78988,"date":"2022-05-03T04:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T04:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=78988"},"modified":"2022-04-29T11:01:28","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T11:01:28","slug":"keenjhar-lake-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/keenjhar-lake-travel-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Travel Guide to Keenjhar Jheel in Sindh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With a spectacular topography based on beautiful hill stations, deserts, mountain peaks, and lakes, Pakistan is counted among the most naturally blessed South Asian countries. Every region of our homeland is known for its unique biodiversity and flora and fauna features.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, if you are a fan of visiting a picturesque lakeside location for adventure and fun, then you are going to love reading this post. Have you ever taken a trip to Keenjhar Lake in Sindh? It is one of the most attractive and peaceful getaways you\u2019d find near Karachi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adorned by its pristine waters and the presence of a well-managed resort for tourism activities, Keenjhar Lake serves as a perfect spot to enjoy the natural environment and indulge in adventurous activities to make the most of your short vacation. To help you plan your trip, here we have put together a detailed travel guide about this wildly underrated tourist attraction in Sindh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More About Keenjhar Jheel in Sindh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The lake is one of the top picnic destinations in the region (Credits: Facebook\/Keenjhar Lake)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Keenjhar Lake, which is commonly known as \u201cKeenjhar Jheel\u201d or \u201cKeenjhar Dhand\u201d, is a wonderful man-made water reservoir found in the heart of Thatta District of Sindh. The local people also call it \u201cKarli Jheel\u201d. It is only a half-an-hour drive (36 kilometres) away from the very famous historical city of Thatta. The fact that it is the second-largest freshwater lake in Pakistan is one of the biggest reasons behind its widespread popularity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lake holds immense importance since it is one of the main sources of potable water for the two major cities in Sindh, Thatta, and Karachi. The water body of Kalri Lake is believed to be formed by the union of two lakes: Sonehri and Keenjhar. Providing a safe habitat to winter migratory as well as regional bird species including ducks, herons, egrets, ibises, terns, coots, geese, flamingos, cormorants, waders, and gulls, the lake has been declared as a wildlife sanctuary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Get to Keenjhar Lake <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are wondering how to get to Keenjhar Lake from Karachi, then the best route you can take is National Highway 5. The total distance from Karachi to Keenjhar Lake is over 100 kilometres and it will take you around two hours to reach your destination if you are traveling at a speed of 80-90 kilometres per hour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Places to Stay Near Keenjhar Lake <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Keenjhar Lake Resort by the Sindh Tourism Development Corporation (STDC) (Credits: FB\/Keenjhar Lake Resort)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Looking for places to stay near Keenjhar Lake, you\u2019ll come across the name of Keenjhar Lake Resort. It is one of the recent projects in Sindh by the provincial government, which has helped convert Keenjhar Lake into a full-fledged tourist destination. Looked after by the Sindh Tourism Development Corporation (STDC), Keenjhar Lake Resort can be booked for a day for around PKR 10k-15k. If you are planning a trip to Keenjhar lake, you can also get the resort booked online. One thing to bear in mind on your trip to Keenjhar Lake resort is that the check-in time and check-out time is 4:00 PM and 3:00 PM, respectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: Reservations for Keenjhar Lake Resort can be made by calling at 021 99206371<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things to Do Near Keenjhar Lake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You can indulge in boating, jet-skiing, swimming, and bird-watching<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In the list of things to do near Keenjhar Lake, you have plenty of choices. It is considered as one of the best fishing spots near Karachi<\/a>, and for good reason. In fact, Abdul Bari Pitafi, Sindh livestock and fisheries minister, headed a project last year for the revival of fishing in Keenjhar. Around 600,000 seeds of fish were released in the lake in several phases in the first six months of 2019. Other than fishing you can indulge in boating, jet-skiing, swimming, and bird-watching. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourist Attractions Near Keenjhar Lake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Keenjhar Jheel has many worth-seeing ancient landmarks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Since Keenjhar Jheel is situated near the historic city of Thatta, it is surrounded by many worth-seeing ancient landmarks. So, in order to make your trip even more interesting and memorable, you can also check out one of the historical places nearby. Here\u2019s a list of some of the most popular tourist attractions near Keenjhar Lake:<\/p>\n\n\n\n