Quaid-e-Azam Residency, Ziarat
The wooden residency where Quaid-e-Azam spent his last weeks in 1948, set in one of the world’s oldest juniper forests.
Last reviewed 12 October 2026
- Where
- Ziarat, Balochistan
- Type
- Historic house
- Status
- National monument
- Managed by
- Government of Balochistan
About
The British-era residency stands at about 2,400 metres in Ziarat, a cool summer retreat surrounded by ancient juniper trees.
It was badly damaged in an attack in June 2013 and rebuilt to its original design, reopening in August 2014.
Plan your visit
Best time to visit
May to September. Winters bring heavy snow.
Getting there
Ziarat is about 125 km from Quetta by road. The nearest airport is Quetta International Airport.
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Opening times and prices
Opening times and ticket prices change, so check before you travel with the Government of Balochistan.
Good to know
- Check the latest travel advice for Balochistan before you go.