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Katzarah Dam, Skardu

#5 among attractions in Skardu

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The Katzarah Dam is a proposed dam located near Shyok, Shigar River, and Indus rivers in Pakistan. If built it would be Pakistans largest dam. ()

Coordinates: 35°19'41"N, 75°36'59"E

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Skardu Pakistan

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Katzarah Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Skardu Fort, Manthal Buddha Rock, Zharba Lake.

2.1 miSE
Forts and castles
Skardu Fort, Skardu
54 min walk • Skardu Fort or Kharpocho means The king of Forts is a fort in Skardu city in Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. Australian mountaineer and film maker Greg Child writes that the fort is "perched above the junction of the rivers" and overlooks the Rock of Skardu.
4.2 miS
Memorial, Buddhist architecture
Manthal Buddha Rock, Skardu
107 min walk • Manthal Buddha Rock is a large granite rock on which picture of Buddha has engraved which probably dates back to 8 century. This rock is located in Manthal village of Skardu Town, in Pakistan. Buddha Rock is one of the most important relics of Buddhism in Skardu. It is about 3 kilometers from Sadpara Road.
5.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Zharba Lake
133 min walk • Zharba Tso or Blind lake is a Panoramic Lake near Shigar Valley, Shigar, Gilgit-Baltistan region in Pakistan. Zharba Lake uses as a water reservoir for the residents of Shigar Valley. It is fed by the Indus River.