Soon Valley
Soon Valley (Punjabi, Urdu: وادیِ سُون) is in the north west of Khushab District, Punjab, Pakistan. Its largest settlement is the town of Naushera. The valley extends from the village of Padhrar to Sakesar, the highest peak in the Salt Range. The valley is 35 miles (56 km) long and has an average width of 9 miles (14 km). It covers a 300-square-mile (780 km2) area. Soon Valley has a number of lakes, waterfalls, jungle, natural pools and ponds. The valley has been settled since ancient times, most recently by the Awan tribe, which still resides in the valley.
WADI E SOON ( SOON VALLEY )
وادیِ سُون Soon Sakesar Valley وادیِ سُون سکیسر | |
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WADI E SOON ( SOON VALLEY ) Location in Pakistan WADI E SOON ( SOON VALLEY ) WADI E SOON ( SOON VALLEY ) (Pakistan) | |
| Coordinates: 32°58′N 72°15′E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Region | Punjab |
| District | Khushab |
| Elevation | 1,530 m (5,010 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Area code | 0454 |
The peak of Mount Sakesar is at 5,010 feet (1,530 m) above sea level. It was once the summer headquarters of the Deputy Commissioners of three districts – Campbellpur (now Attock), Mianwali and Shahpur (now Sargodha). It is the only mountain in this part of the Punjab which receives snowfall in winter. In the late 1950s the Pakistan Air Force placed a radar station on Sarkesar to monitor airspace over north-eastern Pakistan. Also on the mountain is a television transmission center with which the Pakistan Television Corporation relays its transmissions to the surrounding area.