Quetta sits in a bowl of brown mountains at the roof of Pakistan — the Fruit Garden of the country, cool and apple-scented in summer, snow-dusted in winter. Its pleasures are the outdoors: a jewel of a lake, a national park guarding wild markhor, and green valleys a short drive from the bazaars.
Here are the stops worth your time, each a real, open listing on Mulk. The light on the mountains at dusk is the whole point. Tell us what we've missed.
Hanna Lake Hotel
Quetta's postcard — turquoise water ringed by bare brown mountains, with boating and lakeside cafés. The city's favourite escape.
Hazarganji Chiltan National Park
A rugged national park protecting the endangered Chiltan markhor — hiking trails and big mountain views 20km from the city.
Urak Valley,Quetta
A green valley of orchards and streams beyond Hanna Lake — apple and cherry blossom in spring, a lovely drive year-round.
Askari Park
A family park in the cantonment with rides and gardens — an easy, relaxed outing with kids.
Quetta Geological Museum
A surprisingly good museum of Balochistan's minerals, fossils and geology — a quiet, interesting stop.
Wali Tangi Dam
A scenic dam and gorge past Urak Valley — dramatic rock walls and cool water, worth the drive.
Miri Quetta
The old fort mound at the heart of Quetta that gave the city its name — a layer of its long frontier history.
Bolan Pass
The historic mountain pass that has carried armies and caravans for centuries — a dramatic gateway to the plains.
Hanna Urak Scenic Drive
The winding road linking Hanna Lake and Urak Valley — one of the most beautiful short drives in the country.
Command and Staff College
A historic colonial-era military college with handsome grounds — a landmark of the cantonment.
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