Discover Baluchistan
Baluchistan is the largest province of Pakistan in terms of land in the country. Besides being blessed with nature’s bounty of mineral resources, it also has immense natural beauty. There are a number of valleys brimming with wildlife and natural marvels. Mountains, plateaus, an oasis, deserts, waterfalls, etc. Baluchistan is home to beautiful places like Kanrach Valley – a land of waterfalls, Hingol National Park, Moola Chatok – a hidden paradise for adventurers, Kund Malir is one of the many crystal-clear water beaches dotting Makran Coastal Highway, Gaddani Beach, Gwadar is one of the major trading ports of Pakistan, and Ziarat that will fascinate any visitor or traveler. Bolan Pass is among the most famous mountain passes in Pakistan, which runs through the Toba Kakar range. It is often referred to as the southern counterpart of Khyber Pass. Both of these passes served as two of the most important trade routes in the Indian subcontinent. Due to its strategic location traders, and nomadic tribes used it as a gateway to enter South Asia. A trip to Baluchistan is a perfect option for those who want to enjoy nature and its rustic beauty.
TripCode: | ATP-UNB-01 |
Route: | Karachi-Gaddani Ship breaking- Damb Mangrove Forest- Kund Malir Beach- Hingol National Park- Princes of Hope- Ormara Beach-Gwadar-Jiwani Beach-Khuzdar-Quetta |
BestTime: | October to March |
Duration: | 11 days/11 nights (shorter & longer trip itineraries available) |
Day To Day Itinerary
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01 | Karachi | Arrival Karachi. Full day tour of Karachi the financial capital of Pakistan.
Note: Visit of all above sights is subject to the time spent on each site. |
02 | Karachi-Kund Malir | Karachi-Gadani: 48 kms/1 hour drive
Gadani-Damb: 58 kms/ 1 hour drive Damb-Kund malir: 174 kms/2 hours’ drive After breakfast departure from Karachi. Visit Gadani ship breaking yard, visit Damb to see the mangrove forest & dolphins by boat (2 hours). Drive to Kund Malir Beach. Overnight in Kund Malir.
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03 | Kund Malir -Hingol National Park-Ormara | Kund Malir- Ormara: 110 kms/2 hours’ drive
Full day to explore the Hingol National Park including the Princes of Hope and other formations in the wilderness. Overnight stay at Ormara beach. KEY ATTRACTIONS
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04 | Ormara-Gwardar | Ormara Beach-Gwadar: 278 kms/3.5 hours’ drive
Morning walk along Ormara beach and drive to Gwadar. Explore Gwadar old town and cricket stadium. Overnight in Gwadar KEY ATTRACTIONS
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05 | Gwadar – Jiwani Beach-Ormara | Gwadar-Ganz: 60 kms/1.5 hours’ drive
Ganz-Jiwani Beach: 17 kms/ 30 minutes’ drive Jiwani Beach- Ormara: 345 kms/4.5 hours’ drive In the morning drive to Jiwani beach. On the way visit Ganz and Victoria Hut. Drive back to Ormara for overnight stay.
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06 | Ormara – Uthal | Ormara- Uthal: 260 kms/3.5 hours’ drive (excluding time to visit Mud volcanos)
Drive from Ormara to Uthal. En-route visit the Chandragup mud volcanos. Overnight in Uthal town. KEY ATTRACTIONS
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07 | Uthal – Khuzdar | Uthal – Gondrani Caves: 85 kms/1.5 hours’ drive
Gondrani- Khuzdar: 200 kms/3 hours’ drive Drive to Khuzdar from Uthal visiting the antient archaeological Gondrani caves on the way. Overnight in Khuzdar. KEY ATTRACTIONS
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Khuzdar- Quetta
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Khuzdar- Kalat: 165 kms/2 hours’ drive
Qalat- Quetta: 140 kms/2 hours’ drive Drive from Khuzdar to Quetta visiting Meeri Fort in Kalat. Overnight in Quetta.
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09 | Quetta -Bolan Pass-Quetta | Quetta- Bolan Pass: 116 kms/3-4 hours by train
Day trip to Bolan Pass by train and drive back to Quetta. Overnight in Quetta
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10 | Quetta -Karachi | Half day tour of Quetta. Afternoon flight to Karachi or overnight stay in Quetta to the return international flight
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11 | Departure | Final departure from Quetta or Karachi. |