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Although Thatta itself is an off the beaten track trip, however there is another side trip, approx, 20 minute drive north of Makli. The trip from Karachi to Thatta is on the national highway and the road is quite barren as it passes through the desert plains.
From Makli, the road goes north and the local told us at that in that location, you will find green fertile fields of rice and wheat. There are streams that feeds these villages and may be a worth to visit next time.
Still need some exploration.
Updated May 16, 2009
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Most of the travelers miss this;-( Once you’re planning to finish your trip in Keenjhar Lake), I strongly suggest coming back via N-5 up to Hyderabad and from Hyderabad to Karachi on Super Highway (M-9, shown in the map in red line). In this route, you will be able see (Kotri Barrage, near Hyderabad). This route will extend your five hours and the round trip to Karachi will be now approx. 500 kms instead of original 300 kms.
Super Highway (M-9) is 4 lanes highway of 136 kms between Karachi and Hyderabad. The road condition is superb and you can drive very safely and Highway allows you any limit of speed to self-drivers. Nevertheless, on this road beware of never-compromising Motorway Police who does frequent speed check. Please note that you can drive up to 120 kms/hrs at maximum.
Written Jul 7, 2004
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