List of lakes of Pakistan


Pakistan is home to many natural and man made lakes and reservoirs. The largest lake in Pakistan is the Manchar Lake, which is also the largest lake in South Asia. The lake is spread over an area of over. The highest lake in Pakistan is the Paristan lake, which is also the 25th highest lake in the world at an altitude of over. The second highest lake in Pakistan is the Karambar Lake, which is located at an altitude of, is the 33rd highest lake in the world.

Natural lakes

Gilgit Baltistan

Punjab, KPK, Sindh and Balochistan

Artificial lakes and reservoirs

NameImageElevationLocationDescriptionNotes
Banjosa LakePoonch District, Azad Kashmir
Banjosa is an artificial lake and a tourist attraction near the city of Rawalakot in District Poonch in Azad Kashmir.
Chotiari LakeSanghar District, Sindh
Chotiari Lake is an artificial water reservoir situated 35 km away from the Sanghar town in Sanghar District, Sindh.
Hub LakeKarachi and Lasbela District on Sindh and Balochistan border
Hub Lake is an artificial reservoir 56 km away from Karachi on Sindh and Balochistan border.
Khanpur LakeKhanpur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
28°64′91″N 70°65′14″E		It is situated in Khanpur village, from Haripur. Famous for Water sports and Paragliding.
Mangla LakeMirpur District, Azad Kashmir
Mangla Lake is an artificial reservoir near Mirpur city in Mirpur District, Azad Kashmir
Rawal LakeIslamabad
Rawal Lake is an artificial reservoir in Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan. The lake is spread over an area of 8.8 km2 and is one of the major sources of water for the residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Rawal Lake is located within an isolated section of the Malpur village near Margalla Hills National Park.
Simli LakeIslamabad
Simli Lake is located 30 km from Islamabad. The lake is formed from the melting snow and natural springs of Murree Hills. Simli Lake is the largest drinking water source for the residents of Islamabad.
Tanda LakeKohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Tanda Lake is formed from Tanda Dam in Kohat District on Toi River.
Tarbela LakeHaripur District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Tarbela Lake is an artificial reservoir in the Haripur District of North-West Frontier Province. It is near Tarbela Township in the Tarbela range. The name of the lake comes from town of Tarbela in which it is located.