Pakistan can become a well-known destination for leisure tourism as it has been blessed with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, said an official of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC), citing Gadani and Gwadar as examples.
Clifton Beach is the most popular beach among domestic tourists and most of the locals are not even aware of any beach other than Clifton Beach.
Talking to the media here on Sunday, PTDC Managing Director Abdul Ghafoor said Clifton Beach was very close to Karachi city and famous for camel and buggy ridings and for family picnics, yet there were other beautiful beaches in the country that tourists ought to know of.
Hawke’s Bay was less crowded with clearer water – leisure seekers and holiday makers may rent a hut to spend a weekend there, he added. He said that the Sandspit Beach was good for swimming and sun bathing – the water there did flow through an unusual rocky formation.
French Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches around Karachi – with clearer water and fresh air – was a rocky beach, he said. Paradise Point Beach was good for family picnics and camel or horse riding – there was a natural rock formation that looks like a carved archway, which was an amazing point to enjoy the sea view, he added.
He said the Devil’s Point Beach was a good point to have some silent and peaceful time away from the city hustle and bustle. Kund Malir Beach, a desert beach was a nice drive on Coastal Highway to Balochistan – the area belonged to Hingol Park, and was situated just 145 km from Zero Point, he said. He said the Gadani Beach was one of the beautiful beaches of Pakistan and it was commonly known as a harbour for ship-breaking.
Gwadar Beach was one of the most beautiful beaches of Balochistan with most clearer and in emerald colour waters located in Arabian Sea, he said.
Pasni Beach was commonly famous for its fishing harbour – one can have a good camping experience there, he added. West Bay Beach was located in Gwadar – the beach was going to be developed for future leisure tourism, said Abdul Ghafoor.
