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besal Says: 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...
besal Says: 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...
besal Says: The restaurant caters to both families as well as locals. What I liked about this restaurant was that it had exclusive rooms for familes, dinning area as well as the most improtant thing missing on this road trip - rest rooms.This is also the only decent large restaurant in...
An overnight stay: Keenjhar Lake-side night stay.
imassadpk Says: It's beautiful to stay overnight at Kenjhar lake. Although, STDC rest house offers rooms, however, staying in the tents have it's own joy. If interested, you may find many locals arrond to rent out their tents for the night. if staying overnight in the tents, respect the...
besal Says: Daily buses leave Karachi for Thatta. However in my opinion this is a road trip best enjoyed if you have your own car, or rent a van/car. It is a straight - properly carpeted road that takes you to Thatta from Karachi. It takes approx. 2 hours to reach; depending upon how...
imassadpk Says: For Car rental, the rates vary depending upon the vehicle, provider, and condition. You should expect around USD200 ~ USD 400 for whole day rental (I m not very sure about it since I drove by my own car). For your own car, it may not be as expensive and the cost will be...
Sarwari Hala Handicraft: Traditional and Local Handicraft
besal Says: A small shop situated as soon as you enter Thatta. Carries variety of stuff: textile, leather, pottery, marble, etc.Do negotiate before you pay the price. Most of the stuff you can also find in Karachi, and if you are aware of prices in Karachi, negotiate to bring it...
Outside Shah Jehan Masjid: Jewelery
imassadpk Says: Whilst on tour to Thatta’s Shah Jehan Masjid, buy beautiful local Jewelery that is interestingly made of copper electric winding wire. It's really cheap Rs.10 for ring etc.
besal Says: The local people of interior Sindh, inhabiting Thatta and its surrounding areas are mostly farmers, fishermen, working for government officials, or sole-proprietors. Wealth is focused on few, while majority are just eking around the activities mentioned above. The 2 brothers...
besal Says: If you are going to rent a car from a good company in Karachi, majority of which carry a satellite tracking system, make sure that the car driver informs the tracking company that the car is going outside the city limit. Else you will be standing on the road till a clear...
besal Says: When approaching a city (you will pass through several small hamlets/cities), slow down. The local inhabitants have build a hump (speed breakers. The objective is to slow you down as there will be people crossing the main highway.
besal Says: At Makli, you will notice several snake charmers sitting around, asking for alms. Simple thing is to ignore them!However be very cautious of these snake charmers as they are sly fox. After you have done your sightseeing, you get back in your car, and reverse to get back on...
besal Says: It is better to take all your drinking water, colas, juices (pineapple, mango, orange, grape, etc) with you. In Karachi you can purchase an imported ice box for Rs 3000-5000, or rent an archaic metal box from various drink vendors. Nestle, Aquafina, or Kinley mineral water...
besal Says: If you plan to stay at Kalri or Haleji lakes During summer its hot, so wear light clothes. During winter its warm in the daytime, and cold at night. Good walking shoes will suffice Take all the medicines that you require. Films, extra cartridge if digital, tripod If you...
besal Says: 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...
imassadpk Says: 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...
besal Says: Haleji lake is an ideal refuge for wintering and home of thousands of birds and regarded as one of the most important wintering areas of migratory waterfowl in Eurasia. Haleji is a bird watcher's paradise. As many as 223 bird species have been recorded in the environs of...
besal Says: Haleji Lake, a man-made reservoir, is situated about 80 km from Karachi. From this lake drinking water is supplied to Karachi. When this lake was commissioned, the architects placed large pipes around the lakes, giving any fisherman an abode to camp over-night to start their...
besal Says: In Pakistan, unfortunately very little care is done in preserving the national monuments. Several of these monuments are in depleted conditions, with miniscule of amount being spent on repair and maintenance. This apathy is mainly due to little education being imparted in...
imassadpk Says: Your car must have good AC since it’s really hot out there.Wear summer dresses, no heavy dressings since the temperature may be as hot as 45C in summer.While planning your excursion to Thatta, watch local travel forecast and travel only if weather is expected to be cloudy or...
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At Halijee Lake, there is an accomodation availalbe perhaps managed by Tourism Department and is worth-while to stay for the bird lovers. Basic Food but view...
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In local dialect, Thatta is also known as Thatto. It was also once called the El Dorado of the east. Many years ago this city was important for being Sindh's capital city and a center where Islamic......
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Thatta - EI Dorado of the east
Thatta, once called the EI Dorado of the east, is a small city in the east of Karachi, some 98 km (60 miles) away from Karachi on two-lane National Highway (N-5) that connects Karachi, Thatta and...
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Thatta - A great historical City
Thatta is the prominent city of Sind province. It is about 100 km away from Karachi. Its history is very rich. It remaind capital of Sind since 1400 to 1800 AD. There are various activities for...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Thatta. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 15 photos uploaded, and 3 travelogues I've created.
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Taking advantage of the long weekend last week, I made a plan with friends to discover some places around Karachi including Chowkundi Tombs, Haleji Lake, Shahjahan Mosque, Makli, and Bhanbore (ruins...
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