Soon Valley, Pakistan
Soon Valley known for its natural beauty. It is a valley of
lakes and springs, lush green fields, versatile mountains, amazing landscape,
dense mixed forests, sanctuaries of wildlife, brave peoples of high traditions,
rich archaeology, pre-historic sites and ancient history.
Location
Soon Valley is located in the north west of Khusab
district. The valley extends from the village of Padhrar to Sakesar,
the highest peak in the Salt Range. The valley is 35 miles (56 km)
long and has an average width of 9 miles (14 km). It covers a
300-square-mile (780 km) area. The valley has been settled since ancient
times, including by the Awan tribe, whose descendants still live in the
valley.
The highest peak of Soon valley is the peak of Mount Sakesar which
also the highest mountation of Salt Range looms over Uchali lake which is
at 5,010 feet (1,530 m) above sea level. It was once the summer
headquarters of the Deputy Commissioners of three
districts-Campbelpur (now Attock), Mianwali and Shahpur (now Sargodha).
It is the only mountain in this part of the Punjab which receives snowfall in
winter. In the late 1950s the Pakistan Air Force placed a radar
station on Sarkesar to monitor airspace over north-eastern Pakistan.
Situated in the heart of Soon Valley, Naushera is the only town of the valley and getting there is very easy Public transport can get you to Naushera in 03 hours from Lahore or Rawalpindi.
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On personal transport, From Islamabad, enter on M2
motorway towards Lahore, move out of motorway from Balkasar Interchange and
travel towards Talagang. After crossing Talagang drive on Khushab road (Katha
road) up to Jaba mor (a road turning right towards Jaba, the first village of
Soon Valley on that side). Total distance from Islamabad to Naushahra is 240
km.
From Lahore,enter on M2 motorway towards Islamabad and move
out of Motorway from Kalar Kahar interchange, then travelling from Kalar Kahar
to Padhrar and Pail villages that are the eastern most villages of Soon Valley,
take a turn from Pail Chowk to Jaba Mor (a road turning right towards Jaba
Mor). Total distance from Lahore to Naushahra is 309 km.
At about 2 km from Jaba Mor towards Khushab, there is another road that is called Sultan Mehdi – Sodhi Road and this road also leads to Naushera.
Naushera is surrounded by high hills, beautiful lakes, jungles, natural pools and ponds. Naushera is also blessed with ancient civilization, natural resources, and fertile farms. The general height of surrounding hills is around 2500 feet above sea level, with several peaks reaching over 3000 feet. Tourists can use ATMs and internet cafes too in Naushera.
Places to Visit in SOON Valley
- Uchhali Lake
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- Khabikki Lake
- Jhalar Lake.
- Kufri Waterfalls (Daip Shareef)
- Amb Sharif Hindu Temple
- Kanahti Garden
- Sakesar
- Akrand Fort of Janjua's
- Sodhi Gardens
- Ugalisharif
- Angah
- Sodhi village (With waterfalls, Rest House and wild animals including Cheetah, Rabbit, Deer, Teetar)
- Koradhi (famous for a Historical Madrissa).
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