Chandragup Mud Volcano, also known as Baba Chandragup, is a 330-ft (100-m) active mud volcano in Hingol National Park, Balochistan, revered as an embodiment of Lord Shiva by Hindus. Located 200 km from Karachi along the Makran Coastal Highway, it’s a key stop for Hinglaj Yatra pilgrims, who offer coconuts and roti after fasting and confessing sins at its crater. Formed by the Arabian Plate subducting under the Eurasian Plate, it erupts mud and methane, creating a surreal landscape. Despite littering, rugged 8-km off-road access, and no facilities, its spiritual significance, geological uniqueness, and proximity to the Princess of Hope and Hinglaj Mata Mandir make it a compelling destination.

• Climbing the 330-ft (100-m) Chandragup 1 volcano for Hindu pilgrimage rituals
• Offering coconuts, betel nuts, dal, and roti to Baba Chandragup (Lord Shiva)
• Photographing bubbling mud craters and surreal desert landscapes
• Off-road 4x4 driving on an 8-km mud track to the volcano’s base
• Observing methane gas eruptions and mud flows (avoid open flames)
• Exploring nearby Chandragup 2 (figure-8 crater) and Chandragup 3 (eroded)
• Visiting Hinglaj Mata Mandir (56 km), a Hindu Shakti Peetha
• Picnicking near the base with views of Hingol National Park’s rugged hills
• Birdwatching for golden eagles and 185 species in the park
• Camping in designated park areas (tents required)