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A day trip to Khanpur Dam's turquoise lake, roughly 45 to 50km from Islamabad, boating, jet skiing and a boat ride to the small island mosque, making this the most accessible water sports day trip from the capital.
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Day by Day Itinerary
Morning (9:00 AM), Drive to Khanpur
Roughly 1 to 1.5 hours via the Taxila Haripur Road.
Late Morning (10:30 AM), Boating on Khanpur Lake
Standard boat ride included, with optional jet ski and parasailing add ons available on site.
Midday (12:30 PM), Island Mosque Visit
A short boat trip to the small island with its roughly 200 year old mosque.
Afternoon (1:30 PM), Lakeside Lunch
Fresh fish at one of the lakeside dhabas (paid separately).
Afternoon (3:30 PM), Return to Islamabad
Drive back, arriving mid to late afternoon.
Tour Highlights
Khanpur Lake BoatingJet Skiing (seasonal, extra cost)Island Mosque Boat Ride (Rajgan Mosque, ~200 years old)Lakeside Fresh Fish Lunch
What's Included
Private transport from Islamabad
Standard boat ride
Not Included
Jet ski, parasailing and cliff diving (paid separately on site)
Lunch
Personal expenses
Tour Information
Duration
1 Day
Travel Mode
By Road
Departure City
Islamabad
Group Size
1 to 15 people
Best Time
March June, September November for comfort; summer for water sports
Where You'll Stay
Not applicable
Single day tour, no overnight stay included.
Questions About This Tour
No, the base package includes standard boating; jet skiing, parasailing and cliff diving are optional add ons paid directly on site, since availability and pricing depend on current operators at the dam.
Yes, standard boating and the island mosque visit are gentle, family friendly activities. More intense options like cliff diving are for confident swimmers and thrill seekers specifically, not required as part of the standard visit.