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RAWAL DAM......with the lake in background.. - Islamabad

RAWAL DAM......with the lake in background..
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	Dams near Islamabad: Simly Dam Tip Rating:

Updated By najamrulz on December 4, 2003

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Beautiful view of Simly Lake

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Simly Dam is major water source for residents of Islamabad. It has also become popular tourist spot because of its beautiful location and surroundings.

This Dam is situated at distance of 30 km near Bhara Kahu town. It was completed in 1983.

The lake is spread over an area of 28,750 acre and water sports facilities are provided by Tourism Development Corporation of Pakistan. Short clearance barriers have veen installed at number of places. Road is in bad condition so use cars or jeep only.

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Address: Simly Dam, Near Barah Kahu, Islamabad

Directions: Turn left from main Barah Kahu town for Simly Dam.

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	Dams near Islamabad: A trip to Rawal Dam Tip Rating:

Updated By najamrulz on September 30, 2003

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View of Rawal Lake on a sunny
day...

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If you are in Islamabad then you must visit Rawal Dam located opposite Islamabad Club. It is a lage artificial reservoir and main source of water for residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Many people visit Rawal Lake, sit there are relax. Sun set at Rawal lake is very beautiful.
The area round the lake has been planted with flowering trees. Many picnic spots have also been designed. There is a restaurant operated by PTDC and it offers snack bar facilities for visitors.

The lake covers an area of 8.8 sq.km. YOu can enjoy fishing as well as boating. The highest point in the garden gives lovely view of the lake, Margalla & Murree hills, Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

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Address: Opposite Islamabad Club

Directions: Take a road on your right from main Murree Road near Islamabad Club.

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	Dams near Islamabad: Simly Lake Tip Rating:

By fashionapple on March 19, 2006

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Simly lake

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Simly Dam is major water source for residents of Islamabad. It is also a popular picnic spot. spot because of its scenic location. Its some 30 Km from Islamabad near Bhara Kahu town. Dam was completed in 1983 and its lake is spread over an area of 28,750 acre. Water sports facilities are provided by Tourism Development Corporation of Pakistan.

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Address: Simly Dam, Near Barah Kahu, Islamabad

Directions: Clearance barriers have veen installed at number of places. Road is in very bad condition. Turn left from main Barah Kahu town for Simly Dam.

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	Dams near Islamabad: Beautiful views from Simly Lake....... Tip Rating:

By WAHEEDASLAM on February 6, 2004

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BEAUTIFUL SIMLY LAKE....

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Another fast developing tourist spot is the beautiful Simly Lake which has been developed by the CDA to provide recreation facilities like boating, sailing and water skiing.
It is also a major water source of water for the people of Islamabad. The dam aws built in 1983 which is situated about 30km near the town of Bhara Kahu.The lake is spread over an area of 28,750 acre and water sports facilities are provided by Tourism Development Corporation of Pakistan. Short clearance barriers have veen installed at number of places. Road is in bad condition so use cars or jeep only.

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Address: Simly Dam, Near Barah Kahu, Islamabad

Directions: From the town of bhara karu turn left for the simply dam...

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	Dams near Islamabad: RAWAL DAM & RAWAL LAKE.....

By WAHEEDASLAM on February 6, 2004

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RAWAL DAM......with the lake
in background..

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Rawal Dam is about 23 kms from Islamabad.This glistening man-made lake covers an area of 8.8 sq. km. The terraced garden and the lake are ideal for picnic.
The highest point in the garden commands a panoramic view of the lake, Margallah and Murree hills, Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Rawal lake is an artificial resevoir & one of the Islamabad-Rwalpindi's sources of water.The area around the lake has been planted with flowering trees & laid out with gardens, picnic spots & secluded paths. The best places to picnic are on the north side of the lake; turn right from the Muree Road on the way towards Murree. You must come here to enjoy the beautiful weather & a romantic sunset...

SNACK SHOPS......
The PTDC Jaltarang Restaurant offers snack bar facilities for visitors.

SPORTS AT THE SITE......
The sports like Rowing and Yachting are annually held in the lake.You can also enjoy fishing but to do that you need a permit which is quite easy to get....

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