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In this Post:<\/em><\/strong>
Location of Khanpur Dam, KPK<\/a><\/strong>
Places to Stay Near Khanpur Dam<\/a><\/strong>
Key Attractions<\/a><\/strong>
Available Travel Packages<\/a><\/strong>
Tourist Attractions in KPK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From breathtaking natural sites to man-made historical marvels, our homeland is certainly a tourist haven in every aspect. It proudly hosts some of the most amazing under-the-radar travel destinations<\/a> on earth. So, to promote tourism in Pakistan, the government authorities around the country are putting in serious efforts to improvise the local travel industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Road links are being upgraded for easier accessibility to multiple tourist attractions in Pakistan. Moreover, the development of tourist resorts in different regions is also in progress to facilitate both local and international travellers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the best examples in this regard is Khanpur Dam in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. After the recent upgrades, it has become one of the country\u2019s most popular tourist attractions. Boasting incredible views of mountains and peaceful, greenish-blue waters of Khanpur lake, the place now offers many features to tourists including different types of watersports and other adventure activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you\u2019re also a fan of tourism in Pakistan and like exploring new places, then this travel guide is for you. In this post, we\u2019ll discover some amazing facts about Khanpur Dam, KPK, and detail some noteworthy features it offers to adventure-seekers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, let\u2019s begin with our travel guide to one of the coolest places to visit in KPK!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More About Khanpur Dam, KPK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Khanpur Dam is a man-made reservoir (Credits: FB\/Khanpur Dam)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Khanpur Dam is constructed on Haro River, which runs along the edges of the Potohar plateau. It is a man-made reservoir that has resulted in the formation of the Khanpur lake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Counted among major dams in Pakistan<\/a>, Khanpur Dam is 167 feet in height and can store up to 98,650,000 cubic-metre of water. It was a large-scale project that was completed in almost 15-years. The dam was inaugurated in 1983.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is one of the most popular dams in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which supplies potable water to Islamabad and Rawalpindi. This reservoir also supports the local irrigation system in the region and provides water supply to many local agricultural and industrial areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Fact:<\/strong> Khanpur Dam is not to be mistaken for the city of Khanpur. This city is found in Punjab\u2019s Rahim Yar Khan district in an entirely different region of the country. The weather around Khanpur Dam stays pleasant all the year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After giving you a brief overview of one of the biggest dams in KPK, we\u2019ll discuss its location in the next section of our blog. So, stick around!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location of Khanpur Dam in KPK<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The location of Khanpur Dam makes it one of the most beautiful places to visit in KPK. As discussed, the dam is surrounded by majestic mountains of the Potohar plateau. It also hosts a beautiful man-made lake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is one of the most remotely located dams in Pakistan. Putting it in numbers, the dam is situated 50 kilometres north-west of the twin cities. The travelling time is around 1.5 hours, if you\u2019re taking a visit to Khanpur Dam from Islamabad via the route of N-5 and N-125 National Highways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The distance is a bit longer if you are travelling from the city of Peshawar. It is 170 kilometres from the city if you take the route of Islamabad-Peshawar M1 Motorway, which is around 2.5 hours drive. Similarly from Lahore, it will take you around 5-6 hours to get to this popular tourist attraction in KPK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Places to Stay Near Khanpur Dam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since it is among many popular tourist attractions in Pakistan located within a distance of 48 kilometres from the capital city, you can easily pick one of the guest houses and hotels in Islamabad for your stay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some popular places to stay in this regard include Mabali Island Resort, Gandhara Castle Resort, Royal Galaxy Guest, and Executive Residency. You can book a room in one of these establishments for as low as around PKR 1,800<\/strong>. The rates may vary, depending on the season you\u2019re planning your trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Features of Khanpur Dam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Khanpur Dam offer different types of adventure activities and watersports (Credits: FB\/Khanpur Dam)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by the beauty of the place, thousands of local and international tourists visit Khanpur Dam in KPK every week during the peak season. Along with stunning mountainous views, the visitors here are also greeted by dozens of adventure activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you\u2019re also one of the adventure-seekers, here\u2019s what you can expect from your visit to Khanpur Dam in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:<\/p>\n\n\n\n