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Field guide · Heritage
Mastung
Mastung District · Balochistan, Pakistan
Mastung Fort, Dasht
A 19th-century mud fort near Dasht in Mastung district, beside the old karez water channels.
This 19th-century fort stands near the town of Dasht in Mastung district, beside the karez, the underground channels that have long watered the valleys of Balochistan. It is rectangular, with high mud-brick walls and towers and a single entrance, and inside are living rooms, guest rooms, servants' quarters, an assembly hall and a mosque.
Why go
- ✦A mud-brick fort of the 19th century
- ✦Beside the karez water system
- ✦Guest rooms, assembly hall and mosque inside
How to Reach
Near Dasht, Mastung district, south of Quetta.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, April–May and September–October; winters are cold.
Getting there, Near Dasht, Mastung district, south of Quetta.
Allow, An hour.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Mastung Fort, Dasht, within 5 km.
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