I have always been the person who believes that sometimes even the most dilapidated structures in the world have a story to tell, so whenever I click, I choose dimensions that give an overall perspective of the place rather than clicking just a picture of that place for the sake of it. For the same reason, I love sharing places that have stories tied to them or at least try to take a shot that would bring people closer to the story. This doesn’t always have to be complicated for instance something as simple as a display of serenity of the beach, the hustle of the marketplace, and small colorful blobs along the coastline can be elaborate enough to the human eye. This becomes easy in case of landscapes and so I capture the scenic beauty of Pakistan because I feel Pakistan is underrepresented so I love sharing pictures of beautiful landscapes in Pakistan which have a story to tell. My favorite among these come from Hingol National Park which is located along the Makran coast and have naturally curved shape like Sphinx and a sculpture which was named as Princess of Hope by Angelina Jolie on her first visit to Pakistan. These are a clear display of nature’s intricate creativity which beats that of mortals. Near to the national park spreads wide an exotic golden sand beach, which stands unparalleled in terms of the tranquility it offers.
Beautiful place
Pakistan is indeed a wonderland with lots of places which not only offer serenity but also have their own unique stories. Never actually planned travelling within Pakistan but I feel I should now
Yes, you should. You’ll fall for it all over again
Beautiful @maria1231
Is that really a statue or naturally made structure.
This is not man-made. It’s a natural formation due to wind erosion.
Have a look at the Sphinx that I’ve talked about
Great thats amazing act of god.
Beautiful
Hope to see this place in person someday.
Included in the Flight Network’s The World’s Best Beaches for 2018 list, the Kund Malir Beach is one of the most exotic beaches and one of the top tourist destinations in Pakistan. Located near the desert, the Baluchistan Sphinx and Princess of Hope (both of these and other structures carved by natural forces) this coastline offers a mesmerizing view away from the mainland’s hustle. Just when you think that the rocks can’t surprise you, take a look at the visual intricacy of the mountains at Hingol National Park which when subtly fuse with the golden sand beach leave you spellbound.
Hi @maria1231
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Is it your first visit there?
How can we reach this place and when is the best time to visit it?
What impressed you the most during this trip?
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By the way, I’m going to merge your post to another post is the same and you will be able to see it there.
Hi @Aruni
Yes, this was my first visit to Kund Malir & Hingol National Park and I plan to visit it soon once again
There are many tour operators based in Karachi which organize one day trip or even customized trips for groups for as low as $35/individual. Trips begin from Karachi and it takes around 3-4 hours to reach Hingol National Park via Makran Coastal Highway. Some trips also cover the mud volcanoes and Temples of Hinglaj Mata depending on the itinerary. The weather there is usually hot and it’s advised that one visits these places in the daytime in winters or stay overnight during summers; however, tour operators only organize trips when the weather is suitable.
Something that’s really incredible is the Sphinx which has a sharp jawline and clear facial features which makes it an architectural marvel and difficult for a human mind to conceive it as carved by natural forces.
@Zerqkhan This is what I was talking about
The birds eye view of the sphinx to me is amazing and quite revealing. Really appears as if the entire site was a massive man-made complex and as if there is a purpose-built, or rather carved, foundation or wall which encompassed the lower part of the structure. Almost like a giant pedestal for the sphinx to sit. So many straight edges, carved contours and apparently perpendicular lines. To me that one photo adds a lot of credence to the man-made argument and makes mere wind erosion less of a likelihood.
Golden sun kissed sand grains visible in the first shot adds a very real feel to it. Wouldn’t be an exaggeration to comment that you’ve managed to capture the serenity and immaculate beauty of the Kund Malir beach