Makran (pronounced is a semi-desert coastal strip in the south of Sindh and Balochistan, in Pakistan and Iran, along the coast of the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. The name Makran derives from Maka, borne by an overlapping satrapy of the Achaemenid Empire.
The narrow coastal plain rises very rapidly into several mountain ranges. Of the 1,000 km coastline, about 750 km is in Pakistan. The climate is very dry with very little rainfall. Makran is very sparsely inhabited, with much of the population being concentrated in a string of small ports including Chabahar, Gwatar, Jiwani, Gwadar (not to be confused with Gwatar), Pasni, Ormara and many smaller fishing villages.
The Makran Coast approximately 800 km long, is roughly seventy-five percent of the entire coastline of Pakistan, which is about 1,050 km (650 miles) and extends in the east to the mouth of Strait of Harmuz and in the west to Sir Creek near the Indian coast, where dispute with India is to be settled. Throughout history this coast enjoyed significance for commercial and political links between Europe, West Asia and East Africa on one side and Central Asia, South and East Asia on the other. In the past the merchandise was ivory, spices and other commodities. Currently, the trade is mostly in oil and gas.
HUNZA VALLEY-Best Natural Places To Visit in Pakistan
The Hunza Valley Burushaski is a mountainous valley in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Jammu and Kashmir. The Hunza valley is situated to the north of the Hunza River, at an elevation of around 2,500 metres (8,200 ft). The territory of Hunza is about 7,900 square kilometres (3,100 sq mi). Aliabad is the main town with Karimabad as a popular tourist destination because of the spectacular scenery of the surrounding mountains like Ultar Sar, Rakaposhi, Bojahagur Duanasir II, Ghenta Peak, Hunza Peak, Passu Peak, Diran Peak and Bublimotin (Ladyfinger Peak), all 6,000 metres (19,685 ft) or higher.
The Hunza Valley is the centrepiece of the KKH. The continuous sweep from the Hunza River through mighty, grey-brown scree slopes and up to snowy peaks, including 7788m Rakaposhi, is a reminder of the river’s deep slice across the Karakoram. In spring the famous fruit trees erupt in white blossom, and autumn is a riot of yellow poplars, reddening orchards and golden maize drying on rooftops.
Most people here still think of themselves as subjects of their respective mirs, rather than as Pakistanis. And though they are very hospitable to foreigners, even in remote areas, they are not always so fond of the down-land Pakistanis.
The two kingdoms also have a common language, Burushaski, but nobody is sure where it came from. Wakhi is spoken in upper Hunza (Gojal); in Lower Nagyr (in common with Gilgit), Shina is also used. Many people speak Urdu and English.
Kalash Valley
Kalash Valley is one of the major tourist attractions in Pakistan. This is situated in the Chitral district of Pakistan. This valley has a historic background but its history has controversies. No one is sure about the actual history of the valley. According to one of the legends of area, the soldiers of the army of Alexander the Great were settled here. The people here have their own religion infact they have no religion at all. They are the followers of early age pagan tribes. That’s why they are called kafir kalash. The Kalash valley as a whole is the combination of three other valleys. These valleys are named Birir, Rumboor and Bumburate. Among these three valleys Bumburate is the largest and is the most beautiful. It has beautiful scenery.
Kalash valley is known for its festivals. A large number of people are united and invited in the festivals. There are four main festivals which are celebrated here.
This festival is started in August when the harvesting season of wheat and barley starts. Mainly it is celebrated in Rumbur and Bumboret. It is started with the dance activities of young girls and boys.
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