Quetta is the 10th largest city by population. The old name of Quetta is Shalkot. Because of the abundant fruit plantations in and around the city, Quetta is nicknamed the "Fruit Garden of Pakistan". Quetta is famous for its snowy mountains.
Quetta is the largest city in Balochistan, serving as its political and economic hub. The city is located in the north-eastern part of the province, close to the border with Afghanistan.
With a population of about 1.5 million, the city is the ninth biggest in Pakistan. Most of the population comprises Baloch people, with smaller numbers of Pashtuns, Hazaras and other ethnic groups. The city is also home to a large number of refugees from Afghanistan.
The economy of Quetta is largely based on Tourism. Quetta is fully safe to visit for the whole year. Quetta is a rich city in Balochistan. This blog will tell you about 10 tourist places in Quetta.
1. Hanna Lake
Hanna Lake is located 14km away from Quetta's main city. Hanna Lake is surrounded by mountains and gives an impressive sight. Hanna Lake’s water provided a picture of the water mirror in an exposed brown environment.
Speedboat rentals around the distinctive islands in the centre of Hannah Lake are readily available to visitors. There is a restaurant on the lakefront where families may enjoy the food and weather, with picnic tables sheltered by pine trees.
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2. Pishin Valley
Pishin Valley is situated 50km from Quetta. Rich and well-known for its vegetation, Pishin Valley is the main agricultural region. Growing vegetables with crops is another well-known activity there. Nowadays, agriculture and horticulture are the main industries in this valley in Pakistan. In Pishin Valley tourists may take part in sports such as horse riding and jumping. There's also an important event for the dog and hare race, particularly around their harvest festival.
3. Quaid e Azam Residency Ziarat
The most famous structure in the city is this house. Muhammad Ali Jinnah, often known as Quaid-e-Azam, lived during his final seventy days here. A.S. Nathaniel looked after him. It was built under the British Raj in 1892. It is a national monument and historic site and it is extremely important for its architecture.
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4. National Park of Hazarganji Chiltan
In the original Balochi language, Hazarganji means "a thousand treasures." Tucked in between Chiltan and Hazarganji on the east is this park. Founded in 1980, this is close to the Quetta mountains and has 325,000 acres of land. There are thought to be 800 Chiltan wild goats. In the Chiltan Range's northern reaches, the Suleiman markhor may be found.
5. Quetta Bazars
Tourists' best attraction in Quetta is the bazaars. Suraj Ganj Bazar, Liaqat Bazar, and Kandari Bazaar are the three largest bazaars in the city of Quetta. Tourists may get inexpensive dried fruits and Balochi traditional rugs.
6. Askari Park Quetta
Askari Park is located near FC Hospital in Quetta. This park consists of juniper trees, streams and lakes. This park was established by the Pakistan army in the mid-1990s. This park is the centre for all ages and families. Where they have come to sit and enjoy quality time. There are entertaining activities at this park for kids including dragon rides and trains.
7. Urak Valley Quetta
Quetta's major city is 21 kilometres from this valley. On both sides of the road leading to the valley are fruit trees and wild roses. Apricots, apples, and peaches of many varieties abound in this region. An attractive picnic location is a waterfall at the end of the valley of Urak, which is rich with apples and Apricot orchards.
8. Quetta Museum (Quetta Archaeological Museum)
Quetta Museum is located near Akbar Bugti Cricket Stadium. Among the exhibitions in the Quetta Museum are ceramics, Mohenjo-Daro leftovers, and Stone Age relics from the Zhob and Kalat Valleys. Nonetheless, the Quetta Museum has shown a copy of the Quran inscribed in the hand of Aurangzeb (Mughal Emperor). In general, it is an educational historical museum, with most visitors, tourists and students coming to find knowledge about the preserved object, which is displayed in the gallery.
9. Kan Mehtarzai Railway Station
Situated in Zhob Valley. Sixteen miles separate Kan Mehtarzai from Muslim Bagh. Up until 1986, when service was terminated, it was Pakistan's highest railway station, situated 2224 metres above sea level.
10. Koh-i-Murdar
Koh e Murdaar means Mountain of Mohrdar, which is a peak situated in the range of Mohrdar mountains, located in the East of Quetta. The peak of Koh-i-Murdar is the sixth highest in Balochistan and the fourth highest in Quetta.
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