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Ziarat


Location: 133 Kilometers from Quetta. Elevation: 2449 meter above sea level. Weather: Cold snow falls in the winter season. Tourist Season: May to October. Activities/Interest: History, Photography, Education, Childern Tours, Senior Tours Accessibility: It takes three hours from Quetta to reach Ziarat by road. Other Facts: 1787 Hectors in and around Ziarat are under Apple orchards which includes the most delicious black and red Kulu variety. Black Cherries are also available from 1st to 15th of June. It is called Ziarat because of a saint Kharwari Baba who came to this valley on preaching mission, rested here and then buried here after his death. When he came here climbed on a hill and uttered, "this land shall flourish" with the saying he tapped the ground with his wand and water came out from the spot which is still flourishing. His Shrine is 10 kms from Ziarat that's why this valley is called Ziarat. Places of Interest: Shrine of Kharwari Baba: It is situated in most picturesque surroundings having several hiking and trekking peaks and of course the Shrine of Kharwari Baba which is 10 kms from the valley. The water here is very good for health. There are lots of springs and picnic spots available here near Kharwari Baba's Shrine (Ziarat). Juniper Forest: Juniper is said to be the slowest growing trees in the world and Ziarat is the one place where you can find them. This forest is the largest and oldest of its kind some of the trees here are as old as 5000 years. Juniper Road: Jeepable road is wending through the hills, which are covered by the Kato Juniper forest. The length of this road is 6 miles; the altitude change from starting to end is over 1000 feet. Quaid-e-Azam's Residency: Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah the founder leader and the first Governor General of Pakistan spent his last days here in Ziarat. The place where he stayed is a two-story building. From the balcony of the upper floor the entire valley is laid out for view. The furniture used by the father of the nation is lying at its original position. It has a striking view because of its lush green lawns and flower gardens. Prospect Point: This place is situated about three and a half miles (10 kms) from Ziarat to Kharwari Baba road. Its altitude is 8,900 feet above sea level having the beautiful landscape and from here you can see the juniper forest in the valley which is 1000 feet below the point. From the nearby cliff you'll be able to see the heights peeks of these hills named Khilafat, this is 11,400 feet in height. Chashma walk: This is a lovely walk to a spring, which supplies the water to town it starts from the pool and goes along bank of deep ravine. On the other side there are high mountains covered with Juniper.