Mizri Ghar Explained

Mizri Ghar
Elevation M:3111
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:1618
Map:Pakistan
Map Size:260
Label Position:right
Listing:Ultra
Location:Pakistan
Range:Sulaiman
Coordinates:31.3408°N 70.0292°W

Mizri Ghar at 3111m (10,207feet) is the third highest mountain in the Sulaiman Mountains of Western Pakistan.[2] The only peaks higher are Qaisaghar (Kaisargarh) at 3444m (11,299feet) and Takht-i-Sulaiman at 3378m (11,083feet). Mizri Ghar is located in Sub-Tehsil Zimri Palaseen of District Musakhail, Balochistan. In summer, Mizri Ghar receives a high amount of rainfall while in winter season it receives a considerable amount of snowfall, sometimes 4 to 5 ft. Its climate is very cool even in summer and its temperature is comparable to Naran, Kaghan, and Murree. This climate uniqueness of Mizri Ghar makes it one of the coldest tourist points in Baluchistan and makes it attractive for the tourists of the adjoining areas such as Zhob, Loralai, D I Khan, DG Khan, and even Multan.

Greenery and Wildlife

Mizri Ghar and the surrounding peaks, are predominantly covered with vegetation. The vegetation includes Chilgoza Pine, Wild Olive, and other shrubs and grasses. It has green lush valleys on its top. The top area is about 30 km long and 2 to 3 km wide. Chilghoza Pine is one of the sources of livelihood of locals in Zimri Palaseen.

A few decades ago, Mizri Ghar was full of wildlife such as Suleman Markhor, Common leopard, fox, wolf, Asiatic steppe wild cat, and Hyaena. There were herds of Suleman Markhor in these mountains but due to poaching, these animals are depleting very quickly nowadays.

The local social activists have repeatedly requested the Government and international organizations working for wildlife to help in saving these animals from extinction. They have also requested to declare the top of the Mizri Ghar as "Wild Sanctuary or National Park for Wildlife". This will help in providing a safe environment for these animals which will result in growing the number of these wildlife. When the number of these Markhor is increased, then Trophy Hunting may be started like in Gilgit Baltistan. This will attract local and international tourism and will boost the local economy.

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.peaklist.org/WWlists/ultras/afghan.html "Afghanistan and Central/Southern Pakistan"
  2. Web site: To Mizri Ghar and back. The News International.