Thatta Things to Do

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While going to Thatta you will come across two small towns Gujjo which is famous for fresh water fishes but mostly they are farm fish that's why they are not much tasty and secondly Thame Village. I am posting few photos of those town for your knowledge.

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This is a famous place of worship of Hindus by the name of "Kali Maa Ka Mandir" or "Mandir of Kali Maa". She is a famous God of Hindus the main thing which attracted me was a small cave near the Mandir as the locals say that it was a secret enterence used to get in and out of the Mandir. This Kali Maa is famous for taking human sacrifices in olden days so keeping that in mind I specially shot the secret cave or tunnel while shooting other pictures of this place.

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You guys must check this incredible oil excreting machine. It is the primitive way of taking out oil from different ingredients like mustard, coconut and different local herbs. The cart is driven by a camel with a cloth tied to his eyes so that he could mind his own business, while two guys keep on putting the ingredients in the grinder, where it is grinned till it's oil comes out in a can.

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One of the most beautiful, well preserved historical monument is the Shah Jahan Masjid in Thatta. The Governor of Thatta, who build the Taj Mahal had this beautiful masjid named the masjid after the great Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan. Though Shah Jahan never saw this masjid.

The beauty of the mosque is its symetrical surroundings, 99 well preserved domes, windy-cool hallways, large marble-floored courtyard, and the serentiy one feels inside the masjid corridors.

Before speakers and mikes were invented, the 99 domes served as natural amphitheater/speakers, where the imam's recitation/sermons could be heard all around.

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One of world's largest nacropolis with over 100,000 graves, dating back 600-700 years. Although I feel it is impossible to see all, but the best preserved and attractive tombs are right at the start, and another batch at the very end (2 km).

Most people just visit the Maqbras (mouseleums) that are near the entrance. But further north, metalled road turns into a dirt track (drivable but dusty), which will take you into another portion which is also worth seeing.

According to the caretaker, the grave of Mai Makli is there, on whose name the necropolis is named after (named after a woman).

You can now take your car inside (Rs. 10). Some mausoleums have entry fees.

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Haleji originally was a salt-water lake which was formed by seasonal water, collecting in a depression. During World War II, additional water was required for troops stationed at Karachi. Salt water was drained out and an embankment was constructed around the lake which was fed by fresh water through a canal. Resultantly, Haleji became one of the major sources of water supply to the increasing population of Karachi as well as an exquisite refuge for waterfowl.

A water reservoir, home to Siberian migratory birds from November till February - birds lover paradise in these months. Some crocodiles as well, and fishing.

You can take a circular round tour (in your car) of this lake. The drive is 10 km, and takes approx 40 minutes. There are also some crocs in this lake.

Water in this lakes comes from another large lake, Kalri, whicih is another 30 km further from Thatta. A rest is also availabe...check with Sindh Wildlife department.

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Where a 17 year old General, Mohd. Bin Qasim landed more than 1000 years ago, and Islam sets its foot on the Sub-Continent.

A very nice small museum, with some ruins on a small hillock.

Remanent of an old fort on a small hillock still exists. Archeological digs aer still revealing old artifacts, which are stored in the museum.

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Small, slightly older than the larger Makli tombs further down towards Thatta. However the carvings and designs are much more attractive at Chaukandi than at Makli.

30 minutes drive from Karachi on National Highway, the tombs are on the left side of the road. There is a marker, but difficult to locate. Another way of locating is when you reach FAST university (on right side), it is very near it.