Boasting a spread of top-notch amenities, the Keenjhar Lake Resort (KLR) – positioned within the historic Thatta district of Sindh – awaits its promotion as a really perfect spot for each home and overseas vacationers.
Speaking to WealthPK, Gul Hassan, the Sindh Tourism Improvement Company (STDC) Admin Officer, opined that this resort spanned over a complete of 6.5 acres. He stated the resort had skilled employees and carried the most effective lodging and leisure amenities (amusement park, an out of doors pool, boats, and fishing aptitude). Particular preparations are additionally obtainable for the disabled individuals. The lake is wealthy in quite a lot of aquatic vegetation like phragmites, typha, hydrilla, and lotus, and is a sanctuary for migratory birds from Siberia.
One other primary attraction of this resort is its location within the historic metropolis of Thatta that was as soon as the medieval capital metropolis of Sindh. Greater than 200 archaeological and heritage websites are positioned right here. Makli Necropolis in Thatta is without doubt one of the world’s oldest and largest cemeteries, which was declared a Unesco World Heritage web site in 1981.
“Although the STDC is selling this resort in any respect ranges, a bit extra presentation on the Pakistan Pavilion in several tourism fares is badly wanted. Its showcasing will show an attention-grabbing mix of each historic and trendy cultures,” Hassan added.
Speaking to WealthPK in regards to the Keenjhar Lake Resort (KLR), the Regional Supervisor (South) on the Sindh Tourism Improvement Company (STDC), Makhdoom Gulzar Ahmed, stated an everyday employees of 39 individuals was deputed on the resort.
The summer season season attracts influx of vacationers, with greater than 8,000 guests every week. Nonetheless, the variety of guests multiplies on weekends and particular events. In winter, the vacationer rush is a bit low. The resort consists of a leisure park, a jogging observe, and 34 huts or serving flats divided into three completely different classes: “Tremendous deluxe,” “Deluxe,” and “government huts” with financial gala’s, often various. All these huts are often packed on common days, however reserving begins 15 to 20 days in the past for weekends.
The restaurant is known as after the fabled queen as “Noori Restaurant.” Greater than 100 cuisines might be served right here on demand to satisfy the culinary wants of worldwide vacationers. An everyday menu of conventional meals can also be obtainable.
Sharing the historical past of Keenjhar Lake, Makhdoom Gulzar stated it was also referred to as Kalri Lake, a well-liked vacationer spot and one of many largest freshwater lakes within the nation. It’s 122 km from Karachi and is unfold over an space of about 54 sq. miles with an irregular shoreline and varied water ranges however no more than 26 toes deep.
This irrigation lake is fed by the “Kalri Baghar feeder higher” supply from the correct financial institution of Ghulam Muhammad Barrage. The lake was shaped by the union of two lakes, Sonehri and Keenjhar. Each have been two smaller depressions, which have been merged in 1958 by dynamiting the separating hills. It is a vital water supply for Karachi, Thatta, and close by cities.
In the midst of the lake lies the grave of Queen Noori, the spouse of Jam Khair ud Din Tamachi (reigned from 1367-1379 AD), a ruler of the Samma dynasty (1335-1520 AD) in Sindh. The story of their love is folklore in Sindh, properly described in “Shah Jo Risalo,” written by Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, a follower of Sufism.
In conclusion, Gulzar stated Sindh had many vacationer factors, however KLR was distinctive amongst all of them attributable to its surrounding historic spots. The lake can also be a centuries-old historic asset and its true promotion at each nationwide and worldwide ranges is essential.