There are several types of Dams in Islamabad that reserve the water for different reasons. Simly dam Islamabad is one the most beautiful and well looking place in Islamabad. Simly Dam is situated at distance of approximately 30 kilometer near Bhara Kahu town and on 10 to 15 minutes drive from Convention Center Islamabad towards Murree, Islamabad, Pakistan. Samly Dam is the biggest source of clean water provide for Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The water stored in this dam is fed by natural springs of Murree hills and the melting snow of mountains. Simly Dam is situated around 30 kilometer north of Islamabad. The arrangement for the dam started in 1962 and it was expected that it ill be completed in 1972 but due to some reasons project has delayed. It was completed in 1983. This beautiful dam was recognized as a dam in 1983. Its cover an area of 28,750 hectares. The water sports services are also obtainable here to build and promote tourism in Pakistan.
There are some recreational facilities are also available here. Fishing and Boating are two major activities here. For fishing, you must have a license (authorization)from Capital Development Authority, Islamabad. There is also guest house situated at Simly Dam which can be booked for staying. The Guest house is managed and operated by CDA (Capital Development Authority) Islamabad. Before you plan to stay here, you need to have permission for stay. if you have any information about this beautiful place you can share with us with your kind comments.
Location of Simly Dam Islamabad on Google map
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