Chandragup

Chandragup is a mud volcano in Lasbela with a large crater where mud and gas continuously emerge from the ground. The formation was created through geological processes and features multiple active mud vents that shape the surrounding landscape.

The mud volcano was shaped by natural geological forces and has shown active eruptions for a long time. A 1935 earthquake intensified its activity dramatically, revealing deep underground processes at work.

Hindu pilgrims visit this mud volcano as a stop on their journey to Hinglaj Mata temple, where they perform rituals and leave offerings at the crater. The site holds spiritual importance for many believers as part of a significant pilgrimage route.

A visit requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle since the roads are unpaved and challenging to navigate. Visitors should prepare for limited services in the area and expect no mobile phone coverage in the region.

This region hosts around 80 active mud volcanoes, making it one of the world's most concentrated geological formations of this type. The deep zone beneath the crater contains substantial amounts of methane hydrate that can be released uncontrollably if heated.