Hingol National Park is the largest in terms of area which covers an area of about 6100 square kilometers. It is located in the Makran coastal region. It was declared a national park in 1988. It is the most diversified form of place which owns the flow of Hangol River that is a home to marine life and from the other side, it is extended to vast plains. Whereas its’ other part is covered with dense forest that provides survival to many different creatures of nature. Meanwhile, its’ southern part is walled by high mountains and some sandy dense which have been shaped by the high speed blowing wind. Moreover, it is stretched to vast valleys and dense sand that gives a perfect look of the desert. It is also surrounded by the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
The unique creation of Almighty gives tremendously outstanding views to its visitors who come to visit this place. It is the place where one can visualize the Excellency of the creator. This park is far beyond beauty as it is the castle for the endangered species. The park is also home to wild Sindh Ibex, Balochistan Urial, and Chinkara Gazelle. This park is renowned for its mud volcanos which erupt methane and mud instead of lava. Moreover, the coast of this park beholds caves, beaches, and a marine ecological zone that is home to dolphins, sea turtles, and mangroves.
Further, it is a sacred place for the Hindus who used to visit Hinglaj Mata Mandar, a famous religious site located in a mountain cave on the banks of the Hingol River. Wind as a nature artist has sharpened the rock into statutes and one of them is named Princess of Hope that looks like a woman looking in distance. Secondly, Balochistan Sphinx is a natural rock formation that looks like the Great Sphinx of Giza.
This is one of the natural assets that we need to protect and preserve this amazing amalgamation of many in one.
All the beautiful clicks are from the gallery of SM Bukhari who is a professional photographer and writer. Thank you sir for the wonderful captures.
