Gwadar

 

Gwadar is a port city of Pakistan; it has natural deep-water terrain along its border to build the port. the region of Gwadar which is 170 sqkm was owned by kingdom of mascot and Oman. In 1954 American geological survey find its hidden potential, so in 1958 Pakistan bought this piece of land adjacent to their border from Oman, but due to political instability they could not develop this port.in 2013 Pakistan made an agreement with Chinese government to develop this port and road from China to Gwadar as a part op their one road one belt initiative, and name this project as CPEC. From that on Gwadar city development is going on a very fast pace. This is a very crucial and strategic location for Pakistan, because of which, the Baloch separatist groups have attacked it multiple times to hinder its development. The security of this mega project is handled by Pak Army.

Places for visit: -

Gwadar has very beautiful places to visit, Marine drive, it is a road on the bank of the Arabian sea in Gwadar city people often go there to enjoy the walk-in sea breeze. Pakistan army has recently constructed a cricket stadium in Gwadar in the leap of Mount Batil, it views is majestic. This stadium was given the most beautiful cricket stadium in the world because of its natural beauty features. Another view point is on the top of Mount Batil, where the Pakistani flag waves all year around, this point is known as Flag Post, to go there you have to go through the military check point, and to pass that you do need a recommendation from the authorities, it a hassle but its worth the effort because the view you get from the top Mount Batil is extraordinary. You can pretty much see the whole of Gwadar city and the sea.

Boat building: -

Another attraction for tourist is the boat building site, where you will find locals building small to large wooden boats, it very mesmerizing to see getting every thing done with hand. Some of the larger boat take a year to build completely.

Omani Fort: -

Another imported place at Gwadar which is worth visiting are the Omani Forts, which are hundreds of years old, but they are not preserved by the authorities and look like an abandoned place, still it gives an aura of longevity, you can even find the old abandoned canons in the fort. one bigger fort has a proper entering but other one doesn’t have one, you will have to climb through the window which is 9 feet above the ground.

Beaches: -

Another tourist attraction is the hammerhead beach and the turtle beach, it is called turtle beach because in breeding season turtles came here to lay eggs, their number has decreased due to global warming and increased footfall but they still come. People go there to watch the sun set; it is called the best place to watch sun set in Gwadar.

Tips: -

Gwadar is quiet far from any other big city, and there is not a lot of infrastructure along the way, so when you are leaving for Gwadar make sure your transport vehicle is in good condition, you have the spare tires and your fuel tank is full. Also buy or bring some food to eat along the way. Gwadar is 650Km away from Karachi so it is not very economical to go on your own transport, it is better to go through the tour agency, for that I would recommend tour.pk, where you can easily find the most reasonable and affordable package. this place is worth the effort to visit.

Ranikot Fort

The Wall of Sindh

 

Considered as a real part of the most superb and puzzling spots in Pakistan that tumble off in an unexpected direction, Ranikot post is found in no place in one of the most segregated locales of Jamshoro District in Sindh. Standing wonderfully to date, the stronghold of Ranikot is otherwise called 'The Great Wall of Sindh'. It is likewise accepted to be the biggest stronghold on the planet as the outline of the post extraordinarily gauges around 32 km. The historical backdrop of this stronghold traces all the way back to the main quarter of the nineteenth century. The fortress dividers are designed all over according to the regular forms of the sloping fields and component semi-roundabout strongholds at various spans, adding to the magnificence of the outside.

The stronghold divider is just on the three sides of the construction, while the fourth side, which is the northern side, is covered with the grand pinnacles of the raised hillocks. Subsequent to going around 5-6 miles inside the limit divider, you would go over a little fort, around 5-6 which is accepted to be the illustrious home for the decision group of Mirs. At the entry of the post from the southern side, there is a twofold entryway door. As you enter the post, you'll track down several flawlessly enlivened trimmings, designed with cut stones and flower plans. Upon your visit to the fortress, you would see that its entire engineering contains just stone and lime, making it one of the most special traveler objections in Sindh.

Assuming that you are coming from Karachi, you can helpfully arrive at the fortress by going through the course of National Highway 5. When you withdraw from Karachi, you really want to make a beeline for Dadu through the Indus Highway. Since it is one of the main intercity road links of Pakistan, the road is in superb condition. It's very nearly an extended excursion to get to San, a modest community of Sindh. As you go somewhat further from the town you will run over a redirection. There you will be welcomed by a corroded board, which reports that you are somewhere in the range of thirty km from Ranikot.

Remember that the street prompting the verifiable fortification is in a feeble condition. This creates the distance somewhat longer for you and it very well may be shrouded in 30 to 40 minutes. It would lead you to the town of Meeri, after which you really want to cover a distance of a few km. Leave your vehicle and begin strolling through a misleading way for a couple of meters. This is the means by which you can arrive at the eastern side of the fortress through this off-beaten track. After arriving at your objective, you can climb uphill along the limit dividers of the stronghold to partake in the all encompassing perspective on the scene. On the two sides as it offers an all encompassing perspective on the scene. Be that as it may, in the event that you are getting ready for a short term visit close to the post, you can likewise make a booking at an as of late built Sindh Tourism Development Corporation (STDC) visitor house, which is furnished with every one of the vital highlights to work with your visit.

Location: Ranikot Fort Road, Jamshoro

Timings: Open 24 hours

 

Why to visit Azad Kashmir?

After the partition of Sub-Continent in 1947, the royal States were given the choice of joining either India or Pakistan. Notwithstanding, Hari Singh, the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir, needed Jammu and Kashmir to stay autonomous. To delay, he consented to a stop arrangement, which evaded the understanding that each regal State would join either India or Pakistan. Considering topographical, strict and recorded connections individuals of Jammu and Kashmir state requested opportunity, all things being equal, gone into a sad trick with the Hindu initiative and consented to India. This started the freedom development of the Muslim populace of the State against the Dogra and Indian powers in Kashmir. Because of this opportunity development, a piece of the State was freed from the Dogra-cum-fadian control in October 1947, and named Azad State of Jammu and Kashmir. It has its own chosen President, Prime Minister, Legislature, High Court, Supreme Court and Official Flag.

Azad Jammu and Kashmir has an area of 13,297 kilometer square. The state of Azad Kashmir is divided in three divisions which are further divided in 10 districts. Its capital is Muzaffarabad. Its largest district by area is Neelum and biggest by population is Kotli.Sudhnati is smallest by area and Haveli is smallest by population. According to 2017 census population of Azad Kashmir is 40.05 million. According to 2017 census 99% people in Ajk are Muslims,0.6% follow Hinduism,0.3% Buddhism and 0.01% others.

The southern parts of Azad Kashmir, including the Bhimber, Mirpur, and Kotli regions, have amazingly blistering climate in the late spring and moderate chilly climate in the colder time of year. They get downpour for the most part in rainstorm climate. In the focal and northern pieces of the express, the climate remains decently warm in the late spring and cold and crisp in the colder time of year. Snowfall likewise happens there in December and January.

The official language of Azad Kashmir is Urdu, while English is utilized in higher areas. Most of the population, nonetheless, are local speakers of different dialects.  The transcendent among these is Pahari–Pothwari with its various dialects There are likewise sizeable networks speaking Gujari and Kashmiri just as pockets of speakers of Shina, Pashto, and Kundal Shahi. Except for Pashto and English, those dialects have a place with the Indo-Aryan language family.

Azad Kashmir is blessed with natural beauty. and has extraordinary potential for advancement of the travel industry. The beautiful excellence of its valleys, thick forests, winding rivers, fierce frothing streams, grand transcending mountains, propping Climate, historical and cultural legacy, all-encompassing shrines and celebrations and variety of verdure all go together to make it a brilliant vacationer resort. The region is full with assortment of scenes. Climbing and following destinations, trout fishing in the frozen waters of the Neelum River and the remaining parts of the Buddhist human advancement in the Sharda Valley are different spaces of vacation spot. The lovely wood work, the renowned Kashmiri handiworks, customary Kashmiri food varieties or more each of the a spotless and flawless climate presents different spaces of joy for the sightseers on this 'paradise on the planet'. The custom rich and conventional Society of AJK is additionally a subject of anthropological worth. The State of Azad Jammu and Kashmir contributes a particular cultural substance created by its kin, which is significantly unique in relation to the rest of the Sub-Continent.

 Its mountain territory and wide valleys emptied unforgiving terms on the improvement of its way of life. This is the reason individuals of Azad Jammu and Kashmir have formed into a tenacious persevering, non-forceful race which drives a straightforward and economical life. Their dances, music, dress, customs, gems, painstaking work and performing arts all are windows to their character.

The northern part of Kashmir consists of lower part of Himalayas, including Jamgrah peak (4,734m). The highest peak in the state is located in Neelum valley which is sarwali peak (6,326m). Azad Kashmir is producing gemstones and other minerals like bentonite, beryl, fluorite, garnet, hematite, limonite, margarite, mica, quartz, ruby, topaz and tourmaline. Gemstone especially Ruby which is found in Azad Kashmir is more valuable than diamond being used in the world.

Its top tourist destinations are following:

Sharda, Keran, Kel, Taobat, Red Fort, Banjosa Lake, Devi Gali, Ganga choti, Sudhan Gali, Leepa valley, Mangla lake, Ramkort fort.