Gorakh Hill Station
Sights/Landmarks
Gorakh is a Hill Station of Sindh, Pakistan, is situated on one of the highest plateaus of Sindh, spread over 2,500 acres (10 sq km) of land. It is situated at an elevation of 5,688 ft (1,734 m) in the Kirthar Mountains, 94 km (58 mi) northwest of Dadu city. It is very attractive to nature-lovers due to its temperate weather and beautiful surroundings. Gorakh's elevation gives it a special climate, with sub-zero temperatures during winter and generally below 20 °C in summer, with about 120 mm of average annual rainfall.
According to historians, the Gorakh Hill was explored during British Rule in 1860 as summer resort at top of Kirthar Range in Dadu district. The top of Kirthar Range is covered with attractive beautiful scenery, waterfalls and soothing temperature throughout the year.
The Government of Sindh is in the process of constructing a new road from Dadu to Gorakh Hill. There is a new rest house for visitors on the hill. Tourists can arrange their own transport from Sehwan Sharif to the hill station. Locally it is said that Gorakh is derived from Balochi word "Gurkh", but the Balochi word "Gurkh" comes from the Persian word "Gurg" which means wolf.
Currently The Gorakh Hills summit can only be reached with 4x4 vehicles. The last small town before the Gorakh Hill is Wahi Pandi, at the foot of the Kirthar range.
Coordinates: 26.862112, 67.152096 on Google Maps
For more details: Gorakh Hill Travel
According to historians, the Gorakh Hill was explored during British Rule in 1860 as summer resort at top of Kirthar Range in Dadu district. The top of Kirthar Range is covered with attractive beautiful scenery, waterfalls and soothing temperature throughout the year.
The Government of Sindh is in the process of constructing a new road from Dadu to Gorakh Hill. There is a new rest house for visitors on the hill. Tourists can arrange their own transport from Sehwan Sharif to the hill station. Locally it is said that Gorakh is derived from Balochi word "Gurkh", but the Balochi word "Gurkh" comes from the Persian word "Gurg" which means wolf.
Currently The Gorakh Hills summit can only be reached with 4x4 vehicles. The last small town before the Gorakh Hill is Wahi Pandi, at the foot of the Kirthar range.
Coordinates: 26.862112, 67.152096 on Google Maps
For more details: Gorakh Hill Travel
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