Khandowa
Town in Punjab, Pakistan
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Khandowa (Urdu: کھنڈوعہ) is a town in the Kallar Kahar Tehsil of Chakwal District in Punjab, Pakistan. The town's natural environment includes a number of historical lakes and resorts.[citation needed] Khandowa is 8 km from Kallar Kahar, 36 km from Chakwal, 114 km from Islamabad and 101 km from Rawalpindi in a northerly direction.
Khandowa کھنڈوعہ | |
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View of lake Khandowa | |
  Khandowa کھنڈوعہ Location in Khandowa Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 32°44′08″N 72°43′21″E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Chakwal |
| Tehsil | Kallar Kahar |
| Population | |
• Total | 3,500 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Postal code | 4800 |
| Area code | 0543 |
Name and history
The word "Khandowa" is derived from Punjabi word khand, meaning sweet.
Landmarks
Khandowa ground (Khandowa Valley)
People and tribes Khandowa
People belonging to this village are mostly employees in Pakistan Army in various ranks, while the rest of the population are involved in livestock farming. General Musarrat Nawaz Malik s/o Col Muhammad Nawaz Malik, (Tamgha e Basalat) also hails from same village.[citation needed]
Tourism
The area's tourist attractions include its valleys, and the lake of Swaik.[1][2]
Gallery
Lake Khandowa Gallery Good Images by Muhammad Ehsan Khandowa
View of Lake Khandowa
View of Lake Khandowa by Muhammad Ehsan Khandowa
