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Drigh Lake

Drigh Lake near Larkana: a Ramsar wetland and wildlife sanctuary since 1972, a 164-hectare lake about 29 km from the city.

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Drigh Lake lies in Qambar Shahdadkot District, about 29 km from Larkana and 7 km from Qambar town. It covers some 164 hectares and runs about four miles from north to south, a haven for waterbirds in the plains of upper Sindh.

Why go

✦A Ramsar wetland since 1976
✦Wildlife sanctuary since 1972
✦Waterbirds in winter

History

It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1972 and listed as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention in 1976.

How to Reach

About 7 km from Qambar and 29 km from Larkana; use the map on this page.

Planning tip

Best Time to Visit, November to February, when migratory birds are present.

Getting there, About 7 km from Qambar and 29 km from Larkana; use the map on this page.

Allow, One to two hours.

What to Do

◆Watch waterbirds from the shore in the early morning

◆Combine with Mohenjo-daro, a short drive from Larkana

◆Bring binoculars

Nearby

Straight-line distance from Drigh Lake, within 5 km.

Nothing else genuinely close by (within 5 km of Drigh Lake) is published yet.