Uchhali (Urdu: اوچھالی) is a saltwater lake in Soan Sakaser Valley in the southern Salt Range area in Pakistan. This lake is formed due to the absence of drainage in the range.
Uchhali Lake اوچھالی | |
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![]() LandsatLook image of Uchhali Lake | |
Uchaali Lake is in Soon Valley, Salt Range | |
Coordinates | 32.56°N 72.02°E / 32.56; 72.02 |
Type | Salt lake |
Basin countries | Pakistan |
Surface area | 943 hectares (9.43 km2)[1] |
Ramsar Wetland | |
Designated | 22 March 1996[2] |
Sakaser, the highest mountain in the Salt Range at 1,522 metres (4,993 ft), looms over the lake.
Due to its saline water the lake is lifeless but offers picturesque scenery. Boats are available.