It is said that if the journey is pleasant, the fun of reaching the destination is doubled. One such memorable trip that we will talk about today is the Makran Coastal Highway (N10). This is one of the most beautiful highways in Pakistan. It runs from Karachi along the Arabian Sea to Gwadar in Balochistan. The highway is 653 km long which links the N25 and the border of Iran.
Makran Coastal Highway is considered one of the most amazing coastal drives in the world. It’s the best road for adventure, Tourism, and long Drive. There are lots of turns on this road that make it more attractive. Sometimes a scene is seen when the mountains and the sea are walking side by side. It’s a well-built scenic route from Karachi to Gwadar and a sign of pride for Pakistanis.
It played a vital role in the development of Gwadar. Before its construction, it used to take at least 2 days to reach Gwadar from Karachi, but now the journey has been reduced to 6 to 7 hours only. The construction of the Makran Coastal Highway project starts in 2002 and was completed in 2004. It is the best route to get the best attraction in Balochistan and also very safe. Check posts of Levies, Pakistan Coast Guard, Pakistan Army, or Pakistan Navy come on the road every 10 or 15 km.
Towns and Beaches at Makran Coastal Highway
To reach Gwadar, it passes the towns of Hub, Winder, Ormara, and Pasni. The landscape changes after leaving Winder. Sandy ground begins on both sides of the road. It comes to Zero point 10 minutes after the winder crosses. Here you will find the symbolic statue of the Princes of Hope. From here on the left side, you move on to Makran Coastal Highway. The real journey will begin with a full of attractions.
Beautiful places like Kund Malir Beach, Golden Beach, Mud Volcano, Princess of Hope, Buzi top, and Ormara Beach come along the way. The journey from Kund Malir to Ormara becomes more outstanding. Every few kilometers there is a new attraction, something new to see. The highway is full of beautiful landscapes. Throughout the way, you will find scenic views and beautiful sceneries.
On this highway, there will be hardly any point where you will not stop taking pictures. If you love mountains, and the oceans are your weaknesses and natural landscapes make you happy that this trip is for you. It will be an unforgettable trip so don’t take a flight, enjoy the wonderful long drive from Karachi to Gwadar.
