Bela
Pakistan · BalochistanPK
City in Balochistan, Pakistan
Bela, is a city in Lasbela District in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. It is an ancient city surrounded by hills above the Arabian Sea, nearly 180 km (110 mi) northwest of Karachi and 500 km (310 mi) south of Quetta. During the autumn of 325 BC, the settlement was part of the Asian campaign of Alexander the Great under the name Rhambacia. After Alexander conquered the town, he commended the place and thought that if he built a city there it would become great and prosperous and he left Hephaestion behind to build it. In 711 AD, it was part of Muhammad bin Qasim's campaign under the name Armabil.
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- 26.227, 66.312
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 88 m
Overview of Bela
Bela — a destination in Balochistan, Pakistan — is worth a place on your map. Bela is strongest on nature. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Bela
Nature in Bela
(1)Bela's nature entries include Caves. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Bela. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Balochistan plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Asia/Karachi on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Bela that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bela known for?
- Travellers associate Bela with nature. It sits in Balochistan, Pakistan.
- What can you do in Bela?
- Bela is tagged with Caves, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Bela located?
- Bela belongs to Balochistan, Pakistan, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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