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When you think of paradise, what is the first thing
that comes to your mind? A beauty-laden landscape, full of resources,
yet to be found. The question arises, what if you have already found it
but haven’t realized its true potential? That is the case with
Balochistan.
From the lush carpeted greens of Chaman, Zhob, Sheerani, to the
mountains of Awaran, all and around the beaches of Gwadar and Pasni – in
the depth of the Saindak Gold and Copper mines in Chaghai’s Reko-diq.
Balochistan’s unsustainable beauty spreads to every corner, even the
barren ends.
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1) The Hannah Jheel, Quetta - This is how the Hannah Lake looks in
winters. Frozen, frosted and astounding. This is where Quetta’s escapes
rest.
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2) Mud Volcanoes, Hingol - These deserted Mud volcanoes can be found in
different regions of Balochistan. This particular one rests in Hingol,
Balochistan.
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3) Moola Chotok, Khuzdar - This tourism
deprived sight is known as Moola Chotok in Khuzdar, Balochistan. Amidst
stronghold of nationalists in the Jhalawan belt, Chotok seems like a
lost cause.
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4) Quaid-e-Azam Residency, Ziarat - Father of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam
Mohommad Ali Jinnah spent his days of affliction in this wooden cottage
in Ziarat, Balochistan.
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5) Pir Ghaib Falls, Bolan - This is an awe-inspiring view of Pir Ghaib,
Balochistan. Locals here believe in the myth of the Invisible Saint (Pir
Ghaib), who was saved by the Almighty.
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6) Princess Of Hope, Gwadar - The Princess Of Hope is a 740 year old
mountain near Gwadar, along the Makuran Coastal Highway. A spectacular
view of its own!
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7) Urrak Falls, Quetta - The Urrak falls are known as the younger sister
to the Hannah Jheel. Mentioned together as Hannah Urrak, Urrak is a
fathomable vacation spot for people of Quetta and around. Fresh water
and good weather.
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8) Astola Island, Gwadar/Pasni - Astola Island, also known as Jezira
Haft Talar Satadip or ‘Island of the Seven Hills’, is a small
uninhabited Pakistani island in the Arabian Sea. Also the largest island
in Pakistan, it is the epitome of Balochistan’s undermined beauty.
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9) The City of Gwadar - A city separated by the sea at both ends. Gwadar
has the potential to be the trade hub of Pakistan. It is not just
resourceful — also is breathtakingly beautiful.
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10) Salt Glaciers, Koh-e-Suleman - Yes you were
mistaken if you thought this is snow. These are salt glaciers in the
Koh-e-Suleman region of Balochistan. Not many know about these, let
alone visit them.
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11) Khojak Pass, Chaman - Finally, this amazing
water-clogged passage separates Pakistan from Afghanistan. Not many can
get here but the ones who do are left awe-inspired.
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