Hingol River or Hungol River (Urdu: دریائے ہنگول) is located in the Makran region, in the Gwadar District of southeastern Balochistan Province, in southwestern Pakistan. The river and valley are protected within Hingol National Park.[2]
Etymology
The name "Hingol" is derive from the Sanskrit word "Hingula" (हिङ्गुला), which refers to cinnabar (a red mineral, mercuric sulfide) or a reddish hue. This might be linked to the region's landscape or the reddish tones in certain geological formations along the Hingol River.[3][4]
Geography
At 560 km (350 mi) long, the Hingol is the longest river in Balochistan.[2] It winds through the Makran Coastal Range and Hungol Valley between high cliffs.[2]
The river flows all year long, unlike most other streams in Balochistan which are intermittent and only flow during rare rains.[2]
Fauna
According to WWF-Pakistan, the Hingol is one of Balochistan’s four coastal rivers, including the Kech, Hub and Basol rivers, that hosts a healthy crocodile population.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Arabian Sea Coast".
- ^ a b c d e "Hingol National Park". Pakistan Paedia: National Parks. JalalsPages. 12 September 2006. Retrieved 15 October 2008.
- ^ www.wisdomlib.org (21 September 2024). "Hingula: Significance and symbolism". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ MAT, Mahmut (17 July 2023). "Hingol National Park, Pakistan. Geology, Formation". Geology Science. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ Agency, Anadolu (16 May 2024). "Pakistan's marsh crocodiles falling prey to climate ravages". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
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