Urak Valley, also known as the Hanna Urak Valley, is a valley surrounded by mountains in the Quetta District of Balochistan Province, in western Pakistan. It is located near Hana Lake, and 28 kilometres (17 mi) from Quetta city.[1][2][3] A small waterfall at its end marks entrance to the adjacent Wali Tangi Dam.
Urak Valley | |
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 Urak Valley in Quetta | |
  Urak Valley | |
| Coordinates: 30°16′31″N 67°11′32″E / 30.275400°N 67.192168°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Balochistan |
| District | Quetta District |
| Population | |
| • Total | 24,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Urak Valley has a population of 24000, and is the ancestral home of the Kakar tribe of Pashtuns.[4] Agriculture in the valley includes growing apple trees of good quality and a few other fruits.[5]
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The valley is the most visited tourist destination in Balochistan; and also the only spot in the province to have received average daily visits of 15,000 and 20,000 tourists from all over Pakistan.[6]
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References edit
- ^ "Urak Valley on map". Google Maps. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- ^ APP (2023-03-27). "Hanna Urak Valley: Most visited yet neglected tourist spot of Balochistan". www.nation.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ "Distance from Quetta and surrounded by mountains". www.merawatan.pk. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ APP (2023-03-27). "Hanna Urak Valley: Most visited yet neglected tourist spot of Balochistan". www.nation.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
- ^ "Population and Agriculture". pakistantourism.net. Retrieved 4 June 2018.
- ^ APP (2023-03-27). "Hanna Urak Valley: Most visited yet neglected tourist spot of Balochistan". www.nation.com.pk. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
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