Keenjhar Lake commonly known as Malik Lake or Kalri Lake. This is situated in District of Thatta, Sindh province of Pakistan. This lake is located about 122 km from Karachi. The lake extends to about 24 km and is 6 km broad. It is approximately 26 feet deep. The Indus River runs equidistant to the lake. It is the second largest fresh water lake in Pakistan. It is situated about 36 kilometres (22 mi) from the city of Thatta and this lake is an important source of drinking water for Thatta District and Karachi city. The lake was formed by the union of two lakes Sonehri and Keenjhar, through the construction of a bund on their eastern side.
It is predicted an extremely significant area for wildlife species. It is a perfect place for habitat of winter birds such as geese, cormorants, gulls, duck, flamingos and coots etc. The lake supports diverse flora and fauna, and is a breeding, staging and wintering area for a wide variety of waterfowls.
It is a popular tourist resort. Many people from Karachi, Hyderabad and Thatta visit to enjoy picnics, swimming, fishing, and boating.
Location
| Thatta, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Open 24 Hours |