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There are 18 mud volcanoes and one of these Chandragup forms an almost perfect cone of 100 meters; is an active mud volcano located in Balochistan, Pakistan. There is an ancient Hindu temple called ‘Hinglaj temple’ or ‘Nani Temple’ very close to Chandargup. There are many pronunciations of the word Chandragup in practise. Due to close proximity a Hindu temple to these volcanoes, it is very likely that the word Chandargup is actually derived from the word ‘Chandargupt’. Another word which locally mentions this group of volcanoes is ‘Chandra coop’ which means Volcanoes of the Moon. To reach the most famous group of these mud volcanoes, one has to travel west of Karachi on the Makran Coastal Highway (N10). The turnoff to the volcanoes is 38 km short of Hungol (also pronounced as Hingol) river. A 1×1 ft board here says ‘Sapt Post’. Get off the road at this sign and follow the dirt tracks towards Arabian Sea and you’ll reach the mud volcanoes. It is said that liquefied mud coming out of the volcano has healing powers. Many people come here to use this mud to cure skin diseases. The earliest account of the presence of mud volcanoes in Balochistan dates back to 1840. The convenience of a world class highway is also bringing a constant stream of ‘city slickers’ to this once remote area. People are now climbing onto these sandy volcanoes in large numbers.
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Pir Gaib, Balochistan, Pakistan: A
beautiful Oasis in Balochistan
List
of castles and forts in Pakistan:
Azad
Jammu & Kashmir
Baghsar Fort is an ancient fort built in Samahni Valley near Bhimber close to a place known as Baghsar
Adjoining Gulpur is Throtchi famous for its castle built that was in 1460. Gulpur is a town in Kotli District, Azad Kashmir. It is located southwest of Kotli city and is located on the junction of the Kotli-Mirpur and Kotli-Rawalpindi road.
Balochistan
Kalat Fort
Ruins of Mir Chakar Fort (Sibi Fort)
Tomb of Mir Chakar Khan Rind at Satghara (Okara)
Ruins of Punnu fort (Turbat)
Quetta Fort
Gilgit-Baltistan
Altit Fort - at the bank of Hunza River, Hunza
Baltit Fort or Balti Fort is an ancient fort in the Hunza valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
The Khaplu Fort (Balti: تھوقسی کھر) means The Fort on roof is an old beautiful fort of Baltistan located in Khaplu.
Khaplu Palace & Residence is located at the upper side of the Khaplu town; a beautiful part of the Baltistan region.
The fort has been renovated by Aga Khan Cultural Services, Pakistan. A section of the fort’s residential area is being used as a hotel.
Khaplu Palace & Residence is located at the upper side of the Khaplu town; a beautiful part of the Baltistan region.
Skardu Fort or (Balti: کھر فچو) means The king of Forts is a fort in Skardu city in Gilgit-Baltistan
The Shigar Fort (Balti:فونگ کھر) means The Fort on Rock is an old fort of Baltistan and Pakistan located in Shigar Valley It was built in 17th century by the Raja of Amacha Dynasty of Shigar.
Islamabad
Capital Territory
Rawat Fort is located in Islamabad Capital Territory. It is 17 km east of Rawalpindi on G. T. Road.
Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa
Bala Hissar fort is located on GT Road, Peshawar.
The Sikh empire who conquered Peshawar in the early 19th century named it Samir Garh in 1834 but the name did not become popular.
The Fort has been the headquarters of the Frontier Corps since 1949 to date.
Chitral Fort has a greater attraction for visitors given its
unique architectural style from defensive and administrative point of view.
Chakdara Fort, Malakand:
It is hosting Chitral Scouts
Drosh Fort, Chitral District
Jamrud Fort: Khyber Agency (FATA)
Kohat Fort
Malakand Fort
Miranshah Fort: North Waziristan (FATA)
Wana Fort
Punjab
Attock Fort
Darbar Mahal
Derawar Fort
Fort Abbas
Fort Munro
Lahore Fort
Noor Mahal
Pharwala Castle
Rohtas Fort
Sadiq Ghar Palace
Sheikhupura Fort
Sindh
Faiz Mahal
Kot Diji Fort
Naukot Fort
Pacco Qillo
Qasim fort
Ranikot Fort
Umerkot Fort
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