Named after a small fishing village with around 10,000 inhabitants in Balochistan’s Lasbela District, the beautiful coast of Gadani beach is surrounded by rocky cliffs near Cape Monze beach and estuary of the hub river.
The beach is located 50 kilometres northwest of Karachi and serves as a perfect picnic spot, beckoning for you to lie back and marvel at the sight of the open waters of the Arabian Sea, while having your toes dug in the silky sand on the shore.
Thanks to the nearby presence of Gadani Ship-breaking yard, which is Pakistan’s largest and oldest graveyard of ships, the coast is fascinatingly lined with rusting wreckage of ship hulls and mighty vessels that once ruled the sea.
If you are travelling from Karachi, then the best route to get to Gadani Beach in Balochistan is via National Highway 25 and Gadani Road.
It will take you around 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach your destination, depending on the flow of traffic.
Some exciting things to do on and near Gadani Beach include a mouth-watering serving of seawater fish at a local restaurant, costing around PKR 300 per plate.
Ride camels, enjoy boat rides or go on a fishing escapade or take a hike on marble rocks and catch amazing views of the Arabian Sea from above the rocky hillside
Have an ultimate camping experience by spending the night stargazing or end your beach escape with lighting a bonfire by the sea.
As of now, there are no proper huts in the area for a night stay. However, the provincial government has decided to turn the seashore of Gadani into a full-fledged picnicking spot by constructing a world-class beach resort to facilitate tourists.
Some other tourist attractions near Gadani Beach include: Mubarak Village, Hawk’s Bay Beach and French Beach.