There are many outstanding hill stations in Pakistan. A Hill station has its charm, having a holiday on some fascinating hill station is a great enjoyment. The best time for visiting these hill stations is in summer or spring.
Gorakh hill station is one of the most famous hill stations in Pakistan. Gorakh Hill is Sindh’s highest point, it is situated at an elevation of 5,689 ft. (1,734 m) and Spread over 2,500 acres (10 km2). It is one of the best places to visit in Sindh also called the “Muree of Sindh”.
People are amazed when they hear about the mountains in Sindh because many peoples don’t know about this wonderful place. The landscapes’ views from the top of the hill are unforgettable, you can easily observe the endless beauty of mountains.
The best things at Gorakh hills are the view of sunset and sunrise, Milky Way views in the night, best hill food on the top, enjoy silent weather, camping, trekking, hiking, and bonfire with friends, everyone needs to experience. Sometimes the red mountains look like the Grand Canyon in the United States. Come here to enjoy the awe-inspiring panoramic natural beauty of the Gorakh hill station. To facilitate the tourists, there is a campsite, a restaurant, and a motel.
The weather of Gorakh Hill station is very chilly in winter, the temperature drops below zero in winter and remains 18-26 degrees Celsius in the extreme summer season. This site is available for visitors all over the year.
After northern areas, this place is very cool with a clean atmosphere. During the extreme winter season, it is the only spot in Sindh that has chance of receiving some snowfall. It is a good choice due to its temperature and beauty.
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Location of Gorakh Hill Station
Gorakh Hill Station is situated on one of the highest and coldest plateaus of Sindh, in Dadu district. It is at an altitude of 5,688 feet in the Khirthar mountain Range that makes the border between Sindh and Baluchistan provinces in Pakistan.
The distance from Karachi to Gorakh is approximately 500 kilometers and 94 km from Dadu. You have required 4×4 Jeeps to reach the top of Gorakh hill.
History of Gorakh Hill
There is a big confusion about the historical background and the name of Gorakh. Different opinions have been given about the origin of the hill station. It is believed that due to medieval Hindu saint “Gorakhnath”, it is named Gorakh, who used to wander around this region. While other stories define him as a Buddhist Yogi.
Locally it is said that Gorakh is derived from the Balochi word “Gurkh” which is a perversion of the Persian word “Gurg” which means “wolf” because Gorakh hill and its surroundings were the habitats of wolves. But there is no authentic information found about the site. When you visit Gorakh Hill station do not forget to visit Ranikot Fort of Sindh Pakistan.
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