Sarai Saleh

Sarai Saleh
—  Town and union council  —
Country	Pakistan
Region	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
District	Haripur District
Tehsil
Time zone	PST (UTC+5)

Sarai Saleh is one of the 44 union councils, administrative subdivions, of Haripur District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.^[1]

Sarai Saleh is located about 5 kilometer away in the north east of Haripur City. It is 597 m high from mean sea level. Sarai Saleh is a beautiful green valley surrounded by hills. The area of Sarai Saleh is 2 to 3 square km. It has a famous Dor (River) located in northern part of main G.T road called Shahr-e-Resham (KKH). There is an old Railway Station founded in 1928 located in southern side of G.T road.

Railway Station Sarai Saleh

Language

The predominant language spoken in the region is Hindko. ==Education==

Sarai Saleh has high literacy rate of 75% combined male and female. It is remarkably famous for its teachers. It is also called the land of teachers. There are several government and private institutes located in Sarai Saleh. Sarai Saleh is also famous for its poet ie Saeed Sahib, Gustip Safi, Sajid Hameed Sajid, Rashid Rana, Sageer Nadeem And Tahir Gul etc.

Schools and Colleges

• Govt Polytechnic Institute
• Govt Girls Degree College
• Govt Boys High School
• Govt Girls High School
• Govt Boys Primary School
• Govt Girls Primary School
• Al-Furqan Public School
• Cambridge Public School
• Suffah Public School
• Sidra Academy
• National Public School
• Marry Gold Public School
• Allama Iqbal Model School
• Zeb Public School
• Olive Public School

Sports

Sarai Saleh is famous by its sports. Many mega events are organized every year. Especially Field Marshal Ayub Khan Hockey Tournament and Azadi Cup Cricket Tournament are very popular among people. Sports that are commonly played at Sarai Saleh includes:

• Hockey
• Cricket
• Football
• Basket Ball
• Snooker
• Ghatka
• Bull Race
• Gulli Danda
• Marbles

Dor River

Kids amusement area at Dor river

A beautiful evening at Dor river

Dor river is located in southern part of Sarai Saleh. An amusement park has been established by third party owner for kids entertainment. This small park consists of Ferris wheel, Fly boat, Swing etc. Large number of people come across the city at this place. They used to bath or sit along the banks of dor river to enjoy wonderful evening in a beautiful environment.

Saleem Turkey Pakoray Shop

Specialities of Sarai Saleh

• Beef Meat

Sarai Saleh is famous for its fresh, tasty and quality beef meat all over Hazara division. Many beef shops are located on main G.T road.

• Turkey Pakoray

Whenever you come to Sarai Saleh don't forget to eat spicy and delicious Turkey pakoray. Once you eat you will love to eat it again.

• Beef Kabab

Delicious beef kabab of Zafri is also famous in Sarai Saleh. It is located on G.T. road in middle of the bazzar.

• Seekh Kabab

Seekh kabab by Younis is also speciality of Sarai Saleh for its unique taste. It is located in front of Kashmir Bakers.

Fruits and Vegetables

• Vegetables

There are several types of vegetables are cultivated in Sarai Saleh like Cauliflower, Okra, Tomato, Onion, Garlic, Potato, Turnip, Scallions, Bottle Gourd, Coriander, Pumpkin, and Radish.

• Fruits

Large quantity of Lokhat (Yellow Berry) and Guava grow each year at Sarai Saleh, other fruits that grow at Sarai Saleh includes Mango, Orange, and Banana.

Music

The singer Afshan Zaiby comes from Sarai Saleh. She is known by several names including Haripur Ki Koyal, Haripur Ki Bulbul and Haripur Ki Shazadi and can sing in five languages.

References

1. ^ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Haripur