A unique lake with blue waters in the middle of the desert

Pakistan’s Sindh province is also rich in immense natural beauty, however, it is certainly a moment of reflection that exploring the rural beauty of Sindh has not been done or has been reduced.

The beautiful fields and gardens of Sindh, the historic and ancient city of Moin Jo Daro, the world’s only fertile desert, the civilization, culture, peace and religious tolerance of Sindh and beautiful water somewhere. Springs, streams, ponds and lakes.

There is also a beautiful lake with blue waters in the foothills called Kalankar.

This lake is located at the confluence of Umarkot and Sanghar districts of Sindh province. It is surrounded by tall sand dunes on all four sides, and between these dunes lies the beautiful Kalankar Lake, the center of attention for nature lovers. It is about eight kilometers from Dhurunaru town in Umarkot. Umarkot has a history of its own, and is historically known as the birthplace of Mughal Emperor Akbar.

Continuity of the historic Hakro River

Kalankar Lake is a continuation of Hakdro River. Hakdro river which is buried in mud. The river is a dry bay of the river near Qila Abbas which is a continuation of the river Gagar in India. Not continuously, but several times the Hakadros diverted the waters of the Sutlej and the Guggar during the Bronze Age. Many early settlements of the Indus River Civilization have been found in this area.

Hakdro River has dried up, but it left its reflection in the form of lakes which are still found in Khairpur, Nawabshah, Sanghar and Tharparkar regions of Sindh. Guggar river. Hakra as well as Bahawalpur district in the central to southern direction contain many early archaeological sites belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization.

It is believed that the river Saraswati ended here in a series of lakes. Some experts believe that its water reached the Indus River or the sea during heavy rains. However, satellite images seem to contradict this, they do not show groundwater reservoirs in the dunes between the Indus River west of the Indus and the Hakra end of the Indus River.

Pakistan’s well-known archaeologist Mohammad Rafiq Mughal has written that the Hakdro River had dried up by 1900 BC, however, according to some experts, this river had dried up even before that. The main reason for the dryness of Hakdro is said to be less rainfall. While deforestation can also contribute to its drying up.

Kalankar and many such lakes in this southern region are said to be a memorial to Hakkaru, with a chain of various lakes including Kalankar starting from Khairpur and ending at Chhoor in Umarkot district. A Pakistani cantonment is also located in Chur, which is one of the largest and most important cantonments in Pakistan.

At present, Kalankar Lake is about 70 feet deep and covers an area of ​​more than 800 acres.

The lake remained neglected by the local people and the government for a long time. Recently, after the tireless efforts and hard work of the local people, the attention of the Sindh government turned towards this. A resort was constructed here for tourists to stay and a boat was also provided by the Department of Tourism and Culture of the Government of Sindh.

The geographical uniqueness of this lake adds to its beauty. After taking the difficult path to the lake, when the son of Adam first sees it, it is as if this lake absorbs all the fatigue and difficulty of this path and refreshes the person.

In the recent rains, tourists from all over Pakistan, especially from Sindh province, were attracted to the beauty of this lake. The beauty of this lake has definitely increased due to the hard work of the government and the local people, but still this lake demands a lot of attention.

To reach this lake, the tourists have to walk a very difficult route of about four kilometers. Government of Sindh, if desired, can facilitate easy access to this beautiful lake and enjoy its natural beauty.