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BEST PLACES TO STAY

Zaver Pearl Continental
Situated atop Koh-e-Batil Hill is the 5-star Zaver Pearl Continental. Rooms and service are of international
standards. It boasts an excellent location with supreme views, and on-site dining options.

Sadaf Resort Gwadar
Sadaf Resort is conveniently located in the middle of the city, so you’ll never be far from any of the major
sites. The facilities are of high standard.

Marjan Hotel
The Marjan Hotel is situated in an excellent location overlooking the water, has security, and has a good,
restaurant offering a variety of cuisines.
THINGS TO DO

Gwadar Port: The Gwadar Port is a deep-sea port which features
prominently in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
plan, and is considered to be a link between the ambitious One
Belt, One Road and Maritime Silk Road projects.

Astola Island: Also known as the “island of the seven hills it is
located in the Pasni district of Gwadar. The island stretches 6.7 km
and depth of 2.3, the highest point being 246 ft. above the sea FAMOUS
level, providing a beautiful view of the Arabian Sea. It is known to
support a large breeding water birds and creatures and hence
Pakistan declared Astola as its first Marine Protected Area in June
2017. It also provides opportunities of camping, Scuba diving and
fishing.
EATERIES
Koh-e-Batil: Koh-e-Batil is one of the most famous hills in
Gwadar which is at an altitude of 470 feet, located in the South of
the city. It is 10km long and 2km wide, and made of rocks and
sand which has a set of almost 715 stairs built taking you to the
top of the hill. The top stairs offer a breathtaking view of the
Arabian Sea along Gwadar city. It’s said that the Portuguese came Hotel Marjan: All you can eat. Cozy &
to Gwadar in the 16th century and stayed at the Koh-e-Batil. It
offers the best sunset view from the top stairs. Casual

Baba Chandrakup: Initially the area covered by the mud
volcanoes, there are now only a few left, one of them being baba
Chandrakup. While the volcanoes are supposed to Spit out Super Salatein Restaurant: Casual. Good for
scorching rocks or magma, this mud volcano spits out cold mud.
To reach there, one needs to either travel 7 Km by foot or rent a family & groups.
4x4.

Gews Reference Library Gwadar: A heaven for all the
bibliophiles in Gwadar. Taj Mahal Resturant & Cinema: All you can
eat · Casual. Good for family
Ganz: The Ganz beach is famous for being surrounded by
mountains that are shaped in particular way to form a pallet like
structure. The beach has been recommended for surfing by
surf-forecast website and many others because of its fairly Hot n Chilli: All you can eat · Casual Good
consistent tides and surfing waves.
for family
Mini Port Jetty: A hub of trade for local fishermen, with a wide
collection of various diverse Breeds of fish.

Buzzi Pass: The main reason to travel to Gwadar, is known to be Khyber Shinwari Restaurant: Afghani ·
the Buzzi pass itself. Overlooking the Hingol National Park and
the wondrous natural carvings, it provides a spectacular view. It is Casual. Good for family. Groups
known for the fact that Alexander the Great passed by here and on
this pass, he lost many of his legions.
Hot Box Fast Food: Cozy & Casual. Good for
Shipyard at Padi Zar beach: A unique shipyard in Gwadar where
beautiful hand-made old wooden boats are prepared. It serves as family
the source of income, heritage and pride for the Locals of the area.

Jonz Art Academy: A one of its kind theatre and art academy in
Gwadar, which performs plays on social issues that affect Gwadar Tourist Motel: Cozy · Casual · Good
Balochistan.
for kids
Expo Centre: The Expo Center in Gwadar free trade zone is a
state of the art building that facilitates the international business
Community, where all the important regional events are held with
all sorts of Information provided under one roof.