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So much history and sights to see on a single trip
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No proper facilities for a traveller
In a nutshell
A great 1-day outing from Karachi
sdq Says: Just by tying nets on the rivers many locals catch fishes without any struggle. I think this is the easiest way to make money or to catch free fishes. The picture is taken at Gharo which is on the National Highway while going to Thatta. You can also see an old bridge behind...
Two Small Towns on the way to Thatta.
sdq Says: 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.
Cafe Imran.: Food from Cafe Imran at Super Farm.
sdq Says: I was at Super Farm but we brought our food from a restaurant from Gharo, Thatta (Cafe Imran) which is one of the finest restaurant in District Thatta. My favourite dish from this restaurant is Chicken Biryani (made from chicken with rice).
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...
National Highway.: Travelling at Night from Thatta.
sdq Says: While travelling in the night on National Highway one must keep few things in mind:-1, Never give lift to the strangers.2, Drive at an average speed of 80km/h to 100km/h.3, If you see some thing like sacks or other such things never stop to pick it as it might be a trap. 4,...
Some more Pictures on the way to Thatta.
sdq Says: It is the country side of Karachi. Thatta is the next best city near Karachi to visit due to it's historical back ground and rich culture. I am posting few more pictures of my travel so that you can also see what is on the way from my camera.
The Best Option is the Personnel Transport.
sdq Says: On my way to Thatta I have always taken my car. There are a lot of pumps and CNG Gas stations on the way and you even don't have to worry about the restaurants as I have mentioned in my restaurant tips so you can check with that. I am just posting few pictures which I have...
Helpfulness
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 down.
What to buy: Traditional dresses
Marble/Clay pottery
What to pay: Negtotiate always...
Updated May 17, 2009
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.
sdq Says: In 2007 I was coming from Thatta near Gujjo the road was damaged so a friend of mine who lived in Thatta advised me to take a shortcut that was a narrow road between two canals which bring water from Karly Lake to Karachi namely K2 and K3. I used those roads couple of times...
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...
If The National Highway is Blocked.
sdq Says: I the National Highway is blocked turned right before Razaqabad Police Training Center and take the road which leads to Port Qasim and than follow the road it will take you to the Fauji Fertilizer from where you can join the National Highway again at Ghagher Phatak. You will...
sdq Says: The link road also known as Kathoor road is a short cut in between National highway and Super highway and also serve as a short cut to go from one end to another avoiding the traffic of Karachi. It is mostly used as a bypass by the truck drivers but the important thing is...
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...
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......
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...
The Land of Sufi's and Saints.
The main place to visit in Thatta is the Makli Graveyard. It is said to be one thousand years old, although there is much less effort done to preserve it by the consult departments but still it have a...
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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