Chabahar Port of Gwadar

One of the main and most attractive tourist attractions in Chabahar is Gwatar Port, a small and old but fertile port located at the farthest point of southeastern Iran and at the last border point of Chabahar city with the common border with Pakistan.

Address: Sistan and Baluchestan, 100 km east of Chabahar, Gwatar village

Introduction:
Gwatar Port of Chabahar is a small gateway that opens from Iran to the waters of the Sea of ​​Oman and the Indian Ocean.
This port is the only oceanic port in Iran with warm, hospitable people and unique attractions.
Gwatar Port is a small part of Sistan and Baluchestan province, which is also called the gem of paradise on the coast of the Sea of ​​Oman.
The beautiful nature of this port, with a display of miniature mountains and mangrove forests, is very eye-catching.
The residents of Gwatar Port are mostly Baluchis and speak the Pakistani Baluchi language, which is different from Iranian Baluchi.
Gwatar Port Chabahar

Geographical characteristics:
Gwatar Bay is a relatively small border bay along the Makran coast in the Sea of ​​Oman.
As its name suggests, this bay is the place where the sea and land meet.
This bay is located along the Makran coast, between Gwadar Bay (to the east) and Chabahar Bay (to the west).
60.4% of Gwatar Bay belongs to Pakistan and 30.6% of its area is in Iran.
On the Iranian side, the Bahuklat River and on the Pakistani side, the Nahrdasht River flow into Gwatar Bay.
On the Pakistani side of Gwatar Bay, there is a city called Jiwani, and on the Iranian side, there are the villages of Gwatar and Pasabandar.
This bay is part of the Bahuklat (Gandu) Protected Area.
Gwatar Port has the most temperate climate on the southern coast.
This area is located next to the protected area of ​​mangrove forests, which are also considered one of the attractions of Qeshm Island.
The waterway from Gwatar Port to the South Pole is completely unobstructed by land.

The landscape and beauties of Gwatar Port:
Seeing a large number of barges and boats in the sea along with seagulls has created a beautiful view.
One of the entertainments is observing the mangrove forests and migratory bird species such as pelicans, herons and Gilanshah.
You can even go on fishing tours with the old fishermen of this area.
The temperate climate of this area makes it possible to travel all year round, but if you want to see the peak of the beauty of this port, it is better to travel here in the fall.
In the fall, various species of birds migrate to this port, and Gwatar Port hosts countless migratory birds.
The proximity and proximity to the Sea of ​​Oman is another attraction of Gwatar Port.
According to many tourism experts, the fishing piers in the southeast are among the most beautiful piers in Iran.
Monsoon winds in July and August bring waves up to 15 meters high, attracting surfers to the area.
Trade in Goa:
Goa Bay is the closest point in Iran to the Sea of ​​Oman and the Indian Ocean, and this has given this area a special value.
This port has been a center for trade and export of goods to other countries since the past, and merchants in this region used to sail between India and Africa using the waters of Goa, which unfortunately has declined in popularity today.
The indigenous people of Goa make their living mostly through fishing and mat weaving.
In the past, Goa Port was considered one of the main centers for shrimp farming and export in the country.
Gwatar Port, Chabahar

How to get there and stay in Gwatar Port:
The easiest way is to fly to Chabahar and from there to this port.
Another way is to go to Zahedan, Kerman or Bam and from there travel by land to Gwatar Port.
Driving a private vehicle to this area is not recommended because the route is very long and tiring.
The road in this area is not a standard road at all and your car will be damaged a lot.
Strict rules for refueling cars in the area exist and refueling is only possible with a personal fuel card and there is no free fuel card.
Recently, the eco-lodge “Aj Gwatar” and “Beach Hut” have been established in Gwatar Port, making it possible to spend the night in this beautiful port.

Other information:
The distance from Gwatar Port to Chabahar by car is less than an hour and to Jiwani (a city in Pakistan) by boat is less than half an hour.
In the port of Gwatar, the crabs are called “Pharaoh’s army”.
On the coast of Gwatar, there is a cemetery that is several hundred years old, called the Bahrman Cemetery.
The Bahrman Cemetery consists of stone tombs that are located parallel to the coast and in one direction.
On the coast of Gwatar, there are two separate castles called “Telos” and “Blos”, which were the seaside resorts of two wealthy Baloch people, but today only their ruins remain.
The women of Gwatar are housewives and weave mats in their free time.
The men of Gwatar are fishermen.
There is only one small primary school in Gwatar, called “Hazrat Noah” Primary School.
In this area, a welcome SMS is sent by the Pakistani host operator as you approach the village.
There is only one shop in the village of Gwatar with limited goods, and the locals travel to Pakistan to buy food, clothing, etc.

Travel tips for Goa:
There are no ATMs or card readers in the port of Goa, so bring cash.
If the sea is stormy or for any reason the locals prefer not to enter the water, do not argue with them about this.
The local breakfast in Goa consists of milk tea and local bread, and the tea in this region is dry and completely powdered.
Some of the famous dishes in this region include: