Book Rawal Lake Activities in Karachi

Rawal Lake sits between Islamabad and Rawalpindi with access from Murree Road and from Lake View Park on the Islamabad side. Activities on offer include motorboat rides, paddle boats, kayaking, jet ski sessions at certain operators, and simple lakeside picnic setups. Lake View Park adds a small zoo area, food outlets and open lawns that suit families with young children.

Motorboat rides are typically Rs 1,500 to Rs 3,000 per person for twenty to thirty minutes, a private boat is Rs 4,000 to Rs 7,000 per hour, and kayak hire is Rs 1,200 to Rs 2,500 an hour. Park entry is small, generally Rs 100 to Rs 300 per adult with a separate vehicle charge. Weekend rates run higher than weekdays.

Go early on Saturdays and Sundays, because the parking and the boat queues both fill by mid-morning. Check that the operator provides life jackets and uses them, particularly for children, and avoid boating in high wind. Water levels drop noticeably in late summer before the monsoon fills the reservoir again.