Astola Island

Astola Island, also known as Jezira Haft Talar Satadip or 'Island of the Seven Hills,' is a small uninhabited island in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Balochistan, some 25 kilometers south of the nearest point.

Because of the island's distant location, the island's stunning beauty has remained unblemished. It takes seven hours to drive from Karachi to Pasni, from where you must take a three to four hour boat voyage to Astola Island.

With a length of roughly 6.7 kilometers, a maximum width of 2.3 kilometers, and an area of around 6.7 kilometers, Astola Island is Pakistan's largest offshore island. The highest point of the mountain is 246 feet (75 meters) above sea level. The island is administered by the Pasni subdistrict of the Gwadar District in Balochistan province.

The island is ecologically significant because its beaches serve as nesting grounds for the endangered green and hawksbill turtles, as well as a diverse range of migratory species. The saw-scaled viper of Astola is unique to the island. The island's vegetation consists of scrubs and huge bushes, despite the lack of trees due to the lack of a fresh water source. The marine ecosystem of the island supports a diverse range of corals, providing a breeding habitat for a diverse range of marine creatures. The island is accessible by motorized boats from Pasni, with a voyage time of approximately 3-4 hours.

Location: Astola Island, Balochistan, Gwadar District, Pakistan