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Kallar Kahar: The Valley of Peacocks

๐Ÿ“… Aug 16, 2026โฑ 6 min read
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Kallar Kahar, right on the M2 motorway between Lahore and Islamabad, is one of the most convenient scenic stops in the Salt Range, worth a deliberate stop rather than just driving past.

The lake: Kallar Kahar's saltwater lake, set beneath the surrounding Salt Range hills, offers boating and a scenic rest point directly beside the motorway, one of the most accessible lake stops on any Lahore-Islamabad journey.

The peacocks: Kallar Kahar's nickname, "Valley of Peacocks," comes from wild peacocks that gather each morning at the shrine of Sufi saints Ahoo Bahoo, arrive at least an hour before sunrise if seeing them is a priority, since they retreat into the surrounding forest once visitor numbers pick up during the day.

Takht-e-Babri: A throne carved directly into rock, associated with the Mughal emperor Babur, who is said to have addressed his armies here while travelling from Kabul toward Delhi, a tangible link to early Mughal history right beside a modern motorway.

Nearby stops: Swaik Lake (also called Khandowa Lake), a smaller waterfall-fed lake roughly 10km away, and Molat Fort, a 12th-century fort blending Hindu temple and Kashmiri-Greek architectural influences, both make good half-day additions if you have more time.

Practical note: Kallar Kahar sits within easy reach of both Katas Raj Temples and Khewra Salt Mine, most visitors combine two or all three into a single day trip from Islamabad given their close proximity along the same general route.

See our Katas Raj Temples guide and Khewra Salt Mine guide for the natural companions to a Kallar Kahar stop.

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