Kirthar Range Travel Guide

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Hub Dam

Hub Dam, Kirthar Range

 besal Says:  The dam provides fresh water to the inhabitant of Karachi. The Dam entrance is situated on teh Hub Road, 18 km before Khar. Unfortunately there is nothing developed there, but this spot makes a nice picnic spot. Take all your eatables/drinks along with you as there are no... 

Saint

Saint, Kirthar Range

 besal Says:  This grave of an unknow saint/pir is situated very close to the Hub Dam. Maybe on my next trip I will stop to check whose it is. 

Flora ie Vegetation

Flora ie Vegetation, Kirthar Range

 besal Says:  The vegetation of the park comprises of various forms of shrubbery, flowers, and trees. It is said that during monsoon, the Park is green with lots of flowers blossoming everywhere. 

Water holes

Water holes, Kirthar Range

 besal Says:  These ponds were created when flash floods passed through this ravine, resulting wipeout for roads. Now one had to take a diversion and passed near these ponds. This one was full of frogs and a good place to rest and relax your feet in the water. It was also interesting to... 

Mini-Grand Canyon

Mini-Grand Canyon, Kirthar Range

 besal Says:  What Grand Canyon is to Colorado, Kirthar is to Sindh. The landscape, topographic, streams/rivers, canyons, wildlife, historical sites, etc are all there. Except on a mini-scale. From Khar Center one can view the start of Kirthar range on one side, plains on the other and... 

Stone throw away and dance

Stone throw away and dance, Kirthar Range

 besal Says:  Sometimes people, especially children, will find pleasure in simple activities. Though we were here for a short while, there was not much to do or go around. After climbing down the center and coming back up, eating our lunch, something had to be found. Some were dancing,... 

Chomp Chomp

Chomp Chomp, Kirthar Range

 besal Says:  I asked my little daughter, Saniya, What does a crocodile say?"Chomp! Chomp!" with fingers snapping.Yup, these crocs looked quite hungry. As soon as we peaked over, some of them started moving towards us. No wonder the park management had any protective railing around the... 

You are an Animal

You are an Animal, Kirthar Range

 besal Says:  The only shooting allowed in the park is through your camera lens. Although I heard that there is trophy hunting for Ibex, and this Ibex has to be old and grey, and not able to contribute anymore in the reproduction process, price USD 10,000+ (I think). Only one shot is... 

Hotels  

Kirthar National Park - Khar Center: Small Chalets

Kirthar National Park - Khar Center: Small Chalets, Kirthar Range

 besal Says:  There are small chalets/accommodation available for overnight stay. Electric is provided by generator, and there is running water supply from underground water. One needs to book in advance from the Sindh Wildlife Department head office in Karachi. We knew someone who lived... 

Restaurants  

Bring your own

Bring your own, Kirthar Range

 besal Says:  One has to bring all their eating and drinking items by themselves. Though the park attendants can arrange it, but this could be with some difficulty. Therefore the best option is to bring all your drinking items and eatables, non-perishable/uncooked types, if you intend to... 

Transportation  

Route "66" to Khar

Route "66" to Khar, Kirthar Range

 besal Says:  To reach its first center Khar, situated approx. 95 km from Karachi, one requires their own transport. Although we took our sedans, preference should be given to 4x4 if one wants to explore. Our journey was simply exploratory and we were not aware about the road... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Far Far away

Far Far away, Kirthar Range

 besal Says:  SecurityThe journey is REALLY off the beaten path. The region is sparsely populated. Therefore there could be a security concern. Best is to go with a large group, several vehicles driving in convoys, and get your booking done through Sindh Wildlife. They will inform all... 

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