Postcard from Kallar Kahar
Kallar Kahar
A welcome stop on our way from Islamabad to Multan was Kallar Kahar. Our first stop was to visit Takht-e-Babar, the throne of the first Mughal Emperor, King Babar. The throne was cut out of a block of stone so that King Babar could address his army on the way from Kabul to Dehli in 1519 AD. The throne overlooks Kallar Khar Lake. This lake is a saltwater lake, spread over 8 kilometres and is filled with birdlife. We then stopped to see the Shrine of Abdul Qadir Gilani and the Peacock Shrine. On the way up to the shrine you can stop at the many shops selling rosewater to sprinkle on the tomb. I’m sorry there are no photos of peacocks as we decided against taking the very small cable car up to the top of the hill. Instead I practiced my Urdu with two charming women who graciously agreed to have their photos taken.
Takht-e-Babar
Kallar Kahar Lake
Cable car across to the Peacock Shrine
On the road up to the shrine selling drinks, food and rosewater
Shrine of Abdul Qadir Gilani
At prayer
