Balochistan Province, located in the southwest of Pakistan, is the largest province in the country with an area of 3,47,190 square kilometers. It shares borders with Afghanistan and Iran. This masterpiece of nature is the center of production of gold, coal, copper, chromate, gypsum and other minerals.
Balochistan is inhabited by people of every school of thought and the centuries-old traditions of this place are still alive today. Covering half the area, this region is famous for its long rivers, plains, desert land and high mountain ranges.
Balochistan has snow-capped peaks in the north and the Arabian Sea in the south. Geographically, this region has a unique position. Balochistan has been a confluence of different civilizations since ancient times. The mountain range here starts from Mount Sulaiman Zob and extends to Mount Raskoh Chagai. In ancient times, the passes here were also considered a sign of guidance for the conquerors because a smooth road was needed to enter any area.
There were no roads, but traveling on horses was used to move from one area to another. In this background, Balochistan’s Kadra Bolan, Darra Mola and Zhob have a historical status. “Makran Desert” is also included. Balochistan is a vibrant region in terms of tourism.
It includes Lasbela, Ziarat, Gwadar, Kalat, Gadani, Sabi, Zhob and other areas. Domestic and foreign tourists visit these areas for the purpose of tourism.
Here is a tourist place in Ziarat, which is located about 150 km from Quetta. The founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, spent the last days of his life in this city. With its natural waterfalls, lush gardens and fresh air, this valley is no less than a worldly paradise. Quaid-e-Azam Residency, which has historical importance and is a national monument of the country, was established in 1899.
In the summer season, tourists from other parts of the country flock to this place of entertainment. Tourists also visit Quetta on the occasion of Eid. People from other cities and surrounding areas of Ziyarat also come to celebrate the picnic on the occasion of Eid holidays.
In winter, the temperature goes down to minus 15 to 20 and the mountains here are covered with silver snow. It snows from one foot to one and a half feet. Another important thing that is in this city is that the world’s second largest cypress forest is also here. Cypress trees have a distinct identity in the world.
These trees are always green and are also known for their unique fragrance. Spread over thousands of acres, these trees are decorated like pearls on the mountains of Ziarat Valley, covered in hundreds of years of history. In the past, Sui Gas Because of this, the inhabitants of this place cut down these valuable trees and used their wood as fuel to protect them from the cold. However, now their protection is increasing due to the arrival of gas.
There are large apple and cherry orchards in this tourist spot, the fruit of which is exported to foreign countries. I remain engrossed. However, due to their own compulsion, after staying for a few days, everyone leaves for the return journey and preserves these beautiful scenes in their mind forever.
A few kilometers away from Quetta is the beautiful tourist spot of Balochistan “Harboi”. Thick and old cypress trees are also found here. Jalebi-like paths scare the tourists to go to this beautiful valley, but they are so engrossed in the fragrance of different flowers and beautiful waterfalls that they have to live.
And even death does not care. In Harbui, there are hundreds of types of herbs related to the world of knowledge and wisdom, which are treated by the local people in their traditional way. From colds and fevers to diabetes, diseases like diabetes are treated with these herbs. Due to the open air and clean and clear environment, different types of birds are also found here.
Birds from Central Asia and the Middle East come to camp here on the pearly waters of natural springs and migrate to the plains of Kachi in the harsh winter. Kalat also experiences severe winters, with temperatures often below zero during the winter season and one to one and a half feet of snow falling.
Zhob is a historic city located in the north-east of Balochistan, here is a famous recreational spot “Sheen Ghar”. This valley is surrounded by forests of walnut, pistachio and chalghooz. Starting from Zhob, it spreads in most areas of the province. The 11440 feet high famous peak ‘Takht Sulaiman’ is also present here.
A few kilometers away from Quetta are the tourist places “Hina Lake and Orak”. It is said that life exists wherever there is water. In this sense, the local people came here, which became a tourist destination due to the excellent scenery. Sometimes, due to lack of rains, the water in the lake decreases, which makes the beauty of the place look like.
Beyond the Hana lake, the beautiful region of “Orak” begins, where with the greenery of the natural waterfalls and apple, apricot, peach orchards, this beautiful valley frees the tourist from the hustle and bustle of the world and embraces it. On this day, the residents of Quetta often visit it.
Sibi is a historical city located at a distance of one and a half hundred kilometers from Quetta. Historically, Sabi Mela is famous throughout the country. Every year in the month of February, this fair is held in which the President, Prime Minister and other high officials participate. There is also a market for animals from Iran, Afghanistan and other provinces of the country to buy high-breed animals.
On the other hand, Sabi is the hottest region in Asia, 50 to 52 degrees Celsius in summer. It gets hot and most of them go to the cold areas of Basi province here. At the place of Lub Dara Bolan thirty kilometers away from Sabi, there is the world’s oldest human civilization “Mehrgarh”.
This civilization is seven thousand years old. Due to its unique status, it has a distinct identity in the world. According to archeology, the ancient inhabitants here were engaged in agriculture and shepherding in their time. Apart from domestic tourists also come here from foreign countries and enjoy the scenery of the ancient human population and their way of life.
Darra Bolan, which starts from the city of Kolhapur near Quetta, meets the plains of Balochistan, Kuchchi. This pass ends at the historical civilization of Mehrgarh. In this pass, the water of natural springs has been flowing for years.
There are “missing legs” palm trees and ancient caves here. Hussain captures the visions in his eyes. A natural spring of 20 inches of water has been going on for years at the place of Peer Gharib. There is a tradition about this place that there was a shortage of water, with which the residents were very fed up and were migrating, and during this time, a noble saint “Wali” came here.
The local residents told him about the shortage of water. After that, the “Vali of Allah” prayed and a spring of water gushed out from the mountain, which is still flowing in its old reputation. Located near the fountain, tourists from different parts of the province come here to have the best time of their lives.
The city of Gwadar on the country’s seven and a half kilometer coastline, which is called the gateway to Asia, is the center of attention of the whole world today. The strong winds and the waves of the sea here take the tourists to their feet and create a beautiful image in the mind of the tourists. It stands like a shadow. Gwadar is one of the famous fishing centers of the province.
This port has a long history. In 1958, the government of Pakistan bought it from the Sultan of Muscat and added it to Pakistan. This city is surrounded by the sea, in the west of which a 500 feet high mountain stands like a white wall along the empty sea, from this mountain the whole city can be seen.
Both sides of the city are populated by fishermen, where their boats can be seen far and wide in the sea water. In the evening, when these local fishermen return to their homes after a hard day’s work, it is a great place for tourists. The golden beach is worth a visit.
The country’s old ship breaking industry is located in the coastal area of Balochistan, Gadani, this coastal area is pollution-free and has a very clean and transparent atmosphere. Tourists from Karachi often come here to enjoy the coastal views on holiday.
It will prove to be unprecedented in terms of the country’s economy and tourism. While paying attention to these beautiful tourist spots of Balochistan, there is a need to work on these beautiful and beautiful natural places of the province. A foreign exchange of Rs.
