Thatta Things to Do

The Makli Hill near Thatta town has the world`s largest necropolis said contain more than one million graves spread over an area of 15 ½ sq. kms. Here in eternal sleep lie kings and queens saints and scholars philosophers and soldiers of a by-gone era-an-era renowned for its culture and learning. The grave-stones and mausoleums at Makli are masterpieced in stone-carving and netted stone work, representing different eras and dynasties, distinguishable by the styles of their ornamentation, the mountains cover the Summa period (14th to 16th centuries). The Tarkhan & Arghun period (16th century). and the Moghal period (16 to 18th centures).

Haliji Lake is the largest bird sanctuary near Karachi where every winter, thousand of migratory birds come from as far as Siberia. It is 82 kms. (54 miles) from Karachi and is a paradise for bird-watcher. Accommodation is available for overnight stay.

This archaeological site is believed to be the ancient port city of Debul that flourished in the 8th century A.D. It is also where the Arab conqueror Mohammad Bin Qasim first touched the shores of the South Asia in 712 A.D. And where, after a fierce battle with the then reigning King, the Arabs consolidated their hold for subsequent expansion. Bhanbore is 64 ½ kms. from Karachi. Popular folklore has it that in the vicinity of Bhanbore was the trysting-place of the star-crossed lovers Sassi and Pannu, much celebrated in local performing arts.