Turbat
Pakistan · BalochistanPK
City in Balochistan, Pakistan
Turbat is a city in the southern region of the Balochistan province of Pakistan. It is the administrative centre of Kech District. Turbat is the second-largest city in Balochistan after Quetta and the 35th largest city in the country by population. Situated on the left bank of the Kech River, Turbat was the historical capital of the princely state of Makran in British India. It is the largest city in the southern part of the province. The Gwadar Port lies 180 kilometres (110 mi) southwest of Turbat.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 268,625
- Coordinates
- 26.001, 63.048
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 129 m
Overview of Turbat
Turbat sits in Balochistan, Pakistan and reads as a busy regional city. The headcount is close to 268,625. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for culture and water sports.
Things to do in Turbat
Culture in Turbat
(2)On the culture side, Turbat offers Castles and Docks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Turbat. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Water Sports in Turbat
(2)The water sports shortlist for Turbat: Kayaking and Surf. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Turbat. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Turbat
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Turbat is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Asia/Karachi.
Similar destinations
Places near Turbat that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Turbat known for?
- Turbat is mainly a destination for culture and water sports, set in Balochistan, Pakistan with around 268,625 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Turbat?
- You can plan around Castles, Docks, Kayaking and Surf in Turbat. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Turbat?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Turbat located?
- Administratively, Turbat sits in Balochistan, Pakistan — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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