Shalimar Hotel

Overview

Ziarat draws travellers up into the cool Balochistan hills for its junipers and its mountain quiet, and Shalimar Hotel gives guests a handy base right in the thick of it. You'll find it on the main ro... read more

Ziarat draws travellers up into the cool Balochistan hills for its junipers and its mountain quiet, and Shalimar Hotel gives guests a handy base right in the thick of it. You'll find it on the main road by the DC office, which is about as central and easy to describe to a driver as it gets in this small hill station. Rooms run from PKR 4,500 to PKR 5,500 per day, so whether you're stopping for a night on a longer Balochistan trip or settling in for a few days of walks and fresh air, there's a rate to suit. The essentials are sorted for the kind of high-altitude weather Ziarat is known for: geysers deliver hot water, which is no small comfort when the evenings turn properly cold up here, and Wi-Fi keeps you connected to share the views or check the road ahead. It's an uncomplicated, well-placed stay for visitors who'd rather spend their time outdoors among the hills than fussing over accommodation. For a central spot to rest and warm up in Ziarat, Shalimar Hotel does the job nicely.