Gwadar Port: Gateway to Prosperity and Geopolitical Significance by Track & Travel

GWADAR

Gwadar is a port-city of Pakistan which is situated on the southwestern coast of Balochistan, which is the largest province of Pakistan. Gwadar is known for its deep sea port and its beautiful beaches. Initially the city was not developed but in recent, it has made significant progress and is known to be a very important city of Pakistan.

It has significant tourist attraction. As there is a sea situated on one end of the city, it is full of minerals. The development of Gwadar has been a major focus for Pakistani government and international investers. It was well-developed in 1958 by the struggle of president of Oman, Saeed Bin Taimoor and of Pakistani minister Feroze Noon.

It is located near the Arabian Sea and is approximately 680km from Karachi and is known for its potential for mineral resources.  This city has economic significance as well as stunning natural beauty by its beaches, clear blue water, wonderful sunsets. People relax themselves by visiting such places and enjoy spending their time in the company of Nature.

There are many places worth visiting in Gwadar. In my opinion, if you visit Gwadar you must go to see these places.

Gwadar Port:

It is an part of China and Pakistan economic project which is a multi- billion dollars project that aims to connect Gwadar to China’s northwestern region. This project would make Gwadar port as an important center of trade and commerce. It plays important role in extension of sale through. It has potential to final stage if development. It has become like a Bridge leading towards world’s economic relations. It has been a gateway of trade between Pakistan and other countries of the World. Gwadar has much of its imporatance because of its port.

Astola Islands:

This island is the largest island in Pakistan. It is also known as ‘island of seven mountains’. It is uninhabited place which gives soothing effect on the soul. On this isolated place, people feel free and spend a good time with nature’s comfort zone. They enjoy themselves by camping, fishing and diving there.

Hammerhead:

It is named because of its shape similar to the shape of hammerhead shark. This rock was found by volcanic eruption. Most if the rocks found in that area were due to volcanic eruption. This rock has a magnificent view of Arabian Sea on its south and Gwadar on its north side. The sight is beautiful and soothing.

The Sphinx:

Gwadar has its own Spjinx on the top of the mountains. It looks exactly like man-made culture. It really wonders the visitors and captures their attraction.

Baba Chundracup (mud volcano):

It is the mud volcano and it splits mud instead of lava as other volcanoes do. This is why it is known as mud volcano. People go there to confess their sins, these all are there religious beliefs.

Princess of Hope: 

Hope Princess is located in in largest national park. It has great tourist attraction. It is a rock which exactly resembles man-made culture but the history reveals that it was craft in the same way as the Sphinx and the Hammerhead through the eruption of mud mountains covering the area. This all wonders our soul.

Ormara Beach:

It is a beach located between Gwadar and Karachi on Makran Coastel highway. It is about 240km away from Karachi which is less than 5hours distance by car  Alexandar the Great had one of its generals naming ‘Ormors’ and he gave the beach the name ‘Ormara’.

Buzzi-Pass:

The main reason to travel to Gwadar is Buzzi-Pass itself. It has most magnificent views on both sides of it. Overlooking the national park and wonderful carvings, you can enjoy worth seeing places. The one speciality of it is that, Alexander the Great pass by here and pass the customs all the way.

Hingol National Park:

It is the largest national park covering an area of 1650 squares kilometers. It has greatest tourist attraction. The great sphinx of the princess is also on the border of the national park. The persons who are adventure lovers must visit this place and is known to be the leader for the tourism industry.

Desert of Gwadar:

Along the Hingol river bridge there is a semi-desert place from the coast and it is providing locals and visitors to have a safari trip on sand dunes.

In short Gwadar is making progress day by day. New roads, bridges,highways are being constructed to connect Gwadar with other cities, thus facilitating travel and trade.  The city’s strategic location, coupled with its natural beauty and economic potential, making it an exciting prospect for those who are looking to explore new frontiers. It has been the main focus for tourism, trade and investment. People visit Gwadar and enjoy the beautiful sights of nature. They admire nature which refreshe their soul.

They get more close to the nature. Tourists have the main role in the economy of any visiting place, thus they make our country’s economy strong. The untouched beauty of Gwadar’s coastline offers great adventure of beach lovers.In addition to its natural beauty and attraction, it also offers people to discover the rich culture and traditions of Balochistan. So people visit the markets to explore traditions, flavour and customs of that region. Their customs are innocent and their culture is admirable. It is a place which gives a lot of knowledge about history and you should visit Gwadar to see its beauty and magnificent sights.