[citation needed] The Gorakh hill station is situated 423 km (263 mi) from Karachi and nearly 8 hours' driving distance.

Situated at a height of 5,688 feet (1,734 meters) above ocean level, Gorakh Hill stands apart as one of the greatest places in Sindh.

Its geological position puts it on the line among Sindh and Balochistan, making it a one of a kind gathering point of various landscapes and environments in the locale.

The Gorakh Hill has been important centre of Hindu pilgrimage due to sanctification by Guru Gorakhnath, a saint who is said to have established a temple of Lord Shiva here.

[7][better source needed] Gorakh's elevation gives it a special climate, with sub-zero temperatures during winter and generally below 20 °C (68 °F) in summer, with about 280 mm of average annual rainfall.