Gwadar is a port city on the coast of Balochistan in the southwest of the country. It is more of a small settlement than a city. It was recognized in 1954 when it was recognized as a good deep-sea port. The construction of the port started in 2001 and currently Gwadar features CPEC and is planned to become a link between Pakistan and China as well as many other countries via road and sea networks. Gwadar is known mostly for three things; the port, its fishing village and the 5 star hotels on the hammerhead. These are just the beginning. We found the following places and activities that are a must to experience if you ever find yourself in the region:
Deep-sea warm port:
We learnt that this port on the Arabian Sea is situated on the three most important crossroads, which are the Middle East, the Asian countries, and Pakistan. It holds great strategic importance. Apart from its great potential for business and trade, Gwadar has been attracting tourists from all over the World because of its mesmerizing beauty and amazing beaches.
The hammer-head
The hammerhead was created recently when a volcano erupted and caused mud to form a piece of land. It is named after the hammerhead whale because it looks exactly like its tail. One can enjoy the views of Gwadar and the Arabian Sea from the hammerhead, and they are breathtaking.
Astola Island
Astola Island is located in Pasni near Gwadar. The island is attracting a lot of tourists from across the globe. It takes a 5-hour boat ride from Pasni to reach Astola. It is known for its seven rocks as well as the water activities it provides. Fishing and scuba diving is really popular in there, although it is important to know that there are no hotels on the island so people have to spend the night camping. People get to see many breeds of turtles as well as dolphins on the five-hour journey to the island. It is a wonderful experience.
Ormara Beach
Ormara is around 250kms away from Gwadar towards Karachi. This beautiful beach is under the control of Pakistan Navy. Visitors get to see vessels and ships of the Navy all day long and observe the naval activities as well.
Buzzi Pass
Buzzi pass is known for the stunning views it provides as you travel along. You get the ocean on one side, and captivating rock formations on the other. Many people visit Gwadar just to experience travelling on the Buzzi pass. Alexander the great stayed there for some time as well.
Chandrakup & other mud volcanoes
Mud volcanoes are a very rare phenomenon but Gwadar has a few that are still active. They are not easy to access by car; people usually hike to the location. The volcanoes spit out cold mud, which is a very unique yet weird sight. These volcanoes are of high significance in the Hindu mythology, as they believe that these volcanoes were used by Hindus to confess their sins.
Gwadar has a semi-coastal desert as well. It is not as vast as most of the other deserts in the World, but it is stunning. Many people visit it for the Safari, but recently it has been getting a lot of visitors due to the Gwadar rally that takes place every year. Thousands of people participate in the rally.
The Sphinx
For those people who get tired of the amazing ocean views Gwadar offers, there are cultural sites to visit as well. The sphinx resembles the one in Cairo but this one is in much worse shape. Its wonder attracts visitors from all over the world. It is believed that it is in fact a natural sphinx and not man-made.
Princess of Hope
Princess of hope is believed to be man-made but some people still believe that it was naturally formed due to the eruption of mud volcanoes. The debate aside, many people visit it every year just for the beauty of it.
What to Eat?
Gwadar does not have many restaurants but one can find a decent meal easily. There are fast-food restaurants as well as fancy restaurants in Hotels like PC, but people generally stick to the sea food which is the specialty of the region.
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