Kirthar Mountains Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Kirthar Mountains Darihyaro (Dogs Grave)
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A cave near water spring in Kirthar Mountain
Highest point
Elevation	2,151 m (7,057 ft)
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Kirthar Mountains Darihyaro (Dogs Grave) Location in Pakistan

The Kirthar Mountains are a long chain of mountains in Pakistan. They stretch across two parts of Pakistan: Balochistan and Sindh. These mountains go for about 190 miles (306 km) from the Mula River all the way down to Cape Monze by the Arabian Sea.

The Kirthar Mountains act like a natural border. They separate the lower Indus Plain (which is to the east) from southern Balochistan (which is to the west).

How Tall are the Kirthar Mountains?
Who Lives in the Kirthar Mountains?
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How Tall are the Kirthar Mountains?

The Kirthar Mountains are made up of many parallel hills. In the southern part, these hills are about 4,000 feet (1,219 meters) high. As you go north, they get much taller, reaching almost 8,000 feet (2,438 meters).

The highest point in the Sindh part of the mountains is about 7,056 feet (2,151 meters) above sea level. There are many paths through these mountains that people can use, especially with camels. The mountains have a simple shape, like a series of gentle arches.

Who Lives in the Kirthar Mountains?

Many different groups of people live in the Kirthar Mountains. They include the Chhutto people from the Bhootani tribe, as well as Sindhi and Balochi tribes. These communities live on both sides of the mountain range.

Most of the people living here make their living by grazing their flocks of animals. Some of the main Baloch tribes in the Kirthar area are the Chhutta, Burfat, Gabol, Marri, Bozdar, Lund, Nohani, Bugti, Chandio, and Lashari.