There are more than 80 active mud volcanoes in Balochistan province.

7 mud volcanoes are located a few kilometres away from each other.

The mud volcanoes of Balochistan are not only located on the land but from time to time they appear as small temporary islands in the Arabian Sea also.
The most famous of the land volcanoes is Chandragup, with an approximate height of 100 meters.

According to some claims, Chandragup mud volcano in Jhal Jhao tehsil of Balochistan is the largest and highest volcano in the world.

The Hingol mud volcano is regarded sacred by members of the Hindu community and is moreover an important stop for pilgrims while undertaking a journey to Devi Hinglaj’s shrine.

There are many pronunciations of the word Chandragup in practise.

Due to close proximity of a Hindu temple to these volcanoes, it is very likely that the word Chandargup is actually derived from the word ‘Chandargupt’.

Another word which locally mentions this group of volcanoes is ‘Chandra coop’ which means Volcanoes of the Moon.

It is said that mud volcanoes have roots that go several kilometres underground and act as safety valves for high underground pressure.