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Zhob


Location: 96 Kilometers North East of Quetta. Elevation: 2273 meters to 3030 meters Weather: Weather is cold all around the year Zhob is small city in Balochistan, Pakistan. Zhob is located on banks of Zhob River and is the capital of Zhob District. The population of Zhob District is estimated to be over 425,000. Zhob is a valley and river in the N.E. of Baluchistan. The Zhob is a large valley running from the hills near Ziarat first eastward and then northward parallel to the Indus frontier, till it meets the Gomal river at Khajuri Kach. It thus becomes a strategic line of great importance, as being the shortest route between the North-West Frontier Province and Quetta, and dominates all the Pathan tribes of Baluchistan by cutting between them and Aighanistan. Up to the year 1884 it was practically unknown to Europeans, but the Zhob Valley Expedition of that year opened it up, and in 1889 the Zhob Valley and Gomal Pass were taken under the control of the British Government. The Zhob Valley was the scene of punitive British expeditions in 1884 and 1890. In 1890 Zhob was formed into a district or political agency, with its headquarters at Fort Sandeman: pop. (1901) 3552. As reconstituted in 1903, the district has an area of 9626 sq. m.; pop. (1901) 69,718, mostly Pathans of the Kakar tribe. Zhob means bubbling water. It refers to the Karez water which pops up everywhere when there is no drought situation. The Zhob district is located in the Balochistan (Pakistan) province in the north east of Pakistan. It lies close to the Afghanistan border. Zhob town is just east of Zhob river on an open plain. To the north is a ridge, about 150 ft high, on which is a castle from the time when the British colonized the area. In the winter, the weather is cold and the snow is normal. In the summer, although the temperature can get up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, there is little moisture, so it is not uncomfortable. Zhob claims historical significance being the crade of the Pashtuns. Qais Abdul Rashid, who is believed to be the progenitor of Pashtuns, is said to have lived around the vicinity of Sulaiman Mountains near Zhob, where he is said to have been born in 575 AD and died somewhere 661 AD, the site is known as Takht-e-Sulaiman or "Kas-Ghar" (the mountain of Qais). He is buried near Takht-e-Sulaiman. The district is inhabited by Pashtun tribes: Mandokhels, Kakars, Sheranis, Haripals, Babars, Lawoons, Khosty and Syeds. Sulemankhels, Nasars, Kharots, and other tribes are also present. Other Facts: Trekking, Picnic, Photography, Archaeology, Culture Zhob valley is the picturious valley having the beautiful mountains, treks and archeological sites. It starts from the Muslim Bagh (7500 feet) and ends at the Afghan boarder Fort Sandeman (10000 feet). Where there is lot of beauty in the valley and abundance of fruit orchards there is another dangerous thing present in abundance and that is scorpions. In the month of April the flowers bloom and you'll be able to see and extraordinary site with flowers and snow together. Places of Interest: Muslim Bagh:Zhob valley starts from Muslim Bagh, which is the center of Chromate Mines and is 3 hours drive from Quetta. Coming to Muslim Bagh and not visiting the chromate mines is a waste of your tour. The Muslim Bagh is known as an Oasis of Orchards. Yet another place to see in Muslim Bagh is the Asia's highest Railway Station Kanmehtarzai Pass, which is on the road, which connects Fort Sandeman with Bostan. Rana Ghundi: is an archeological site having mounds from which remains of a culture have been found with affinities to the Hisar culture of North East Iran around 3500 BC. A Red Pottery is also found which is estimated that it belongs to a period earlier than the Indus valley civilization. Fort Sandeman: (10000 feet) above sea level is the Afghan Pakistan boarder has the beautiful scenery all around it. Sheen Ghar (Green Hill) at this height is covered with Pine forest and is the best area in the valley to shoot Chokor. Qila Saifullah: is the seat of the famous Jogezai family located on the ancient Carvan routs, is famous for its Apples, Pistachio Nuts, and the beautiful scenery spots. Qila Saifullah is community is known to be the earliest agricultural community in the Indo Pak Subcontinent, which was flourishing at the beginning of 3000 BC.