Pishin Valley and Bund Khushdil Khan is about 50 kms from Quetta City in Balochistan. Pishin Valley is fertile land where several crops and fruits are grown. Very close to it lies the Bund Khushdil Khan lake. Today the Pishin Valley and Bund Khushdil Khan are famous for horticulture and agriculture in Pakistan.
Originally the Pishin valley was watered with the help of the 'karez'. The 'karez' is an artificial spring that is made so that the subterranean water can be used for irrigation purposes. Later the Bund Khushdil Khan was built in the which became the major source of water for irrigation. Pishin Valley and Bund Khushdil Khan are renowned for the greenery and also the primary place for crop production.
Among the crops that are grown in the Pishin Valley and Bund Khushdil Khan area are:
Wheat
Cumin
Barley
Potato
Tobacco
There are two major cropping seasons in Pishin Valley are the kharif and the rabi. The kharif crops are sown in the summer months and harvested in early winter. These are mostly cash crops. The rabi crops are sown in winter and harvested in summer. Besides these crops the Pishin Valley is also famous for the growth of vegetables and fodder. The most popular fruits that are grown here are melons and grapes. Pishin Valley covers a total of 585,000 hectares out of which 57,372 Ha are cultivable land.
This region around Pishin Valley in recent years has become one of the important tourist attractions in Balochistan. What is worth watching in this part of Balochistan are the Pashtoon women harvesting the ripe crops. The Bund Khushdil Khan which is a 5km long and 2 km wide tank is also a wonderful sight. It is dependant on rainfall and snow entirely. Today it has become a spot for duck shooting. This is an interesting adventure sport in Balochistan.
The Pishin Valley and Bund Khushdil Khan is a center of festivity and colorful harvest programs and other cultural fetes are hosted here. Folk dances are very popular and the tourists who come here can participate in activities like horse jumping, trick horse riding, trick motor cycle riding and dare-devil motor car driving. There is also a dog and hare race which is an important event especially during the harvest festivals. Nearby there is a fortress and when the sun sets the fortress looks resplendent.
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