Haleji Lake — Attraction in Thatta Taluka

Haleji Lake is situated 70 kilometers (43 miles) from Karachi in District Thatta of Sindh, Pakistan. Being Asia’s largest bird sanctuary the lake is a paradise for bird lovers. Every winter between November to February thousands of migratory birds come from as far as Siberia to this lake to find refuge. It is regarded as one of the most important wintering areas of migratory waterfowl in Eurasia. Total area of Lake Haleji is about 19 kilometers (12 miles). The main water reservoir covers an area of 10.59 square kilometers (6.58 square miles) and maximum depth being 5.18 meters (17 feet).

Haleji Lake along-with nearby Hudero Lake and Keenjhar Lake forms a very large complex of waterfowl habitat. These lakes are now home of divers, dabblers, surface and deep water feeders and fresh and brackish water lovers. All these find this strange salt and fresh water mix a fascinating place to suite their moods and requirements. As many as 223 bird species has been recorded in environs of Haleji Lake. The government of Sindh provided legal cover to preserve ecology of the region and Haleji has been declared as wildlife sanctuary.

The lake was initially a small one. It was a salt water lake formed by seasonal water, collecting in a depression. During World War II, the government of Sindh decided to increase the aptitude of this lake by having a tributary stream from River Sindh, in order to provide water to thousands of British and American troops stationed in Karachi. All salt water of the lake was depleted and a dike was built around the lake, which was fed by a canal of fresh water. As a result Haleji turned into one of the important water source to the increasing population of Karachi as well as exquisite site for...

Nice Lake but 100 km from karachi if you use superhighway till Kathore end then travel after turning right 20 Km to join National highway and then turn left to join National highway at Sussi Tool plaza. Then comes Dhabeji , costal highway on right turning , Gharo then 15 km comes on left Haleje Lake. Its a natural habitat for migrating birds from rusia in winter season from main National highway road towards Haleje is beter but one bridge is under construction. Some patches are rough on road but work in progress. Its governed by wild life and STDA one rest house is available its room cost 18000 PKR per day but you can negociate no light solar system available but battries out dated , Diesel generator available at rest house . No proper mess or dinning facility its good if go or collect mouth watering food from Gharo cafe Imran. Nice lake view peace full inviorment. Crocodiles are found in this lake. Small zoo beside lake crocodiles , hogs , peacock kept here. In morning you can buy fish from local fisher man no proper boating available here. Nice place to visit with family and have peace of mind sunset and sunrise views...

Haleji Lake is situated about 70 kilometers from Karachi in District Thatta Sindh Pakistan. Being Asia’s largest bird sanctuary the lake is a paradise for bird lovers. Every winter between November to February thousands of migratory birds come from as far as Siberia to this lake to find refuge. It is regarded as one of the most important wintering areas of migratory waterfowl in Eurasia.Haleji Lake is a wintering site for waterfowl such as cotton teal, spot-billed duck, purple moorhen and pheasant-tailed jacana. It is also a breeding site for egrets and herons. Total area of Lake Haleji is about 4 square km (2 km length,2 km width ), average depth is about 5m. Haleji has been declared as wildlife sanctuary. There are not much facilities for visitors but a nice place for nature lovers.A peaceful and pleasant place. The lake is good for fresh water fishing too. Crocodiles, ducks, pecocks, dears etc. are also visitors attractions at...