Moola Chotok (Urdu: مُولہ چٹوک) is a hidden ravine located in the middle of the Khuzdar District in the southern province of Balochistan, Pakistan. It is situated approximately 105 kilometres (65 mi) north-east of Khuzdar at an elevation of 1,237 metres (4,058 ft).[1] Surrounded by tall cliffs, the cascading waterfall, known as Chotok, is one of the biggest waterfalls of Sub Tehsil Moola.[2]
| Moola Chotok | |
|---|---|
 Inside a ravine in Moola Chotok, Khuzdar district, Balochistan | |
| Floor elevation | 1,237 m (4,058 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Khuzdar District, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 28°08′46″N 67°07′54″E / 28.1460°N 67.1317°E |
| Rivers | Moola River |
History edit
Khuzdar was the capital of the Brahui kingdom of Makran.[3]
Ruins of Thore kheer, Hitachi, Harav, Kial Being and Pasta Khan reveal the belonging of Moola to the 2,000-year-old civilisation. Moola River, located in the mountains of Dist Khuzdar, is the largest river of the Khuzdar region that flows throughout the year. Moola Valley is a 1237 metre long bow-shaped region, 80 kilometres (50 mi) away from Khuzdar District. It is named after the Moola Village and River, which flows through the length of the valley. The valley is home to several mountain ranges, salt mines, lakes and waterfalls.
Demography edit
Jahan is one of the most beautiful villages of Sub Tehsil Moola. The population is estimated to be over 20,000. The local language of Moola Chotok is Brahui.[4]
Weather edit
In summer, it is one of the hottest places in the country like Sibi and Dhadar. In winter, it is one of the coldest places. Temperatures vary wildly throughout the year, with summer highs commonly exceeding 120 °F (48.9 °C) and winter minimum temperatures sometimes falling below freezing point.[4] Weather conditions can greatly affect hiking and valley exploration, and visitors should obtain accurate forecasts because of hazards posed by exposure to extreme temperatures and late summer monsoons.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Moola Chotok — a paradise hidden in Balochistan". September 2, 2019.
- ^ "Moola Chotok Khuzdar – 11 Things You Didn't Know About This Sanctuary In Balochistan".
- ^ Risley, Herbert Hope (1903) Census of India, 1901. Volume I. India. Ethnographic appendices, being the data upon which the caste chapter of the Report is based Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing, Calcutta, page 66, OCLC 2196225
- ^ a b "Places: Moola Chotok Khuzdar".