Manghopir Hills

Manghopir Hills are located in between Karachi District of Sindh and Lasbela District of Balochistan in Pakistan. The City District Government of Karachi is building a resort and recreational area in Manghopir Hills in Gadap Town.

There are several ethnic groups including Muhajirs, Punjabis, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochis, Memons, Bohras, Ismailis, etc. Over 99% of the population is Muslim.

Manghopir is a rural area of Karachi, named after Sufi Pir Haji Syed Sakhi Sultan. The area has the oldest Sufi shrines in the city, hot sulphur springs that are believed to have curative powers, and many crocodiles - believed locally to be the sacred disciples of Pir Mangho. Balochs often call this place as ‘Mangi’ or Garm-aap / Sard-aap (due to the presence of the hot & cold springs).

See also

• Pir Mangho
• Pir Mangho Urs
• Sheedi Mela
• Manghopir

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