Explored: Balochistan's mud volcanoes

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In Pakistan there are more than 80 active mud volcanoes in Balochistan province. In the province's Miani Hor-Hingol Valley region, the heights of mud volcanoes range between 800 to 1,550 feet (243.8 to 472.4 m). The most famous is Chandragup. The biggest crater found at 25°33'13.63"N. 65°44'09.66"E is about 450 feet (137.16 m) in diameter.


A view of the Hingol landscape and surrounding areas from the Buzi pass. — Photo by Baber Kaleem Khan

A view of the Makran Coastal Highway while we were enroute to the Kirthar National Park. — Photo by Ali Umair Jaffery

A view of the flooded Hingol River over the Hingol bridge on our way to the Kirthar National Park. The flooded river prevented us from reaching our intended destination. — Photo by Taimoor Hussain

Crossing the Hingol bridge on our way to Kirthar National Park in Hingol Valley. — Photo by Ali Umair Jaffery

Daihatsu Rocky going towards the Kirthar National Park. — Photo by Taimoor Hussain

A view of the Hingol valley. — Photo by Baber Kaleem Khan

On our way to the Chandragup mud volcano. — Photo by Taimoor Hussain

According to some claims, Chandragup mud volcano in Jhal Jhao tehsil of Balochistan is the largest and highest volcano in the world. — Photo by Ali Umair Jaffery

The Hingol mud volcano is regarded sacred by members of the Hindu community and is moreover an important stop for pilgrims while undertaking a journey to Devi’s shrine. — Photo by Ali Umair Jaffery

A view of the Chandragup mud volcano in the Jhal Jhao tehsil of Balochistan. — Photo by Taimoor Hussain

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[Jazzbot]

I've heard a lot about these Mud Volcanoes of Balochistan. Nice pictures.

 

[Umair Nawaz]

We already have a thread abt this.

Mud Volcanoes of Pakistan.

 

[tarrar]

Balochistan is a very beautiful province. If the Govt. invest on the province with complete honesty then Balochistan province can become a hot tourist attraction.