Places to Visit in Sindh
Tourists visiting Pakistan think only northern areas of this country deserve a visit. But that’s not true. Pakistan is full of historical and attractive places that can make the heads turn. That’s quite unfortunate that people living in Pakistan aren’t well aware of its beauty. We have decided to uncover all such beautiful places to visit in Sindh that deserve the love and attention of tourists.
In today’s episode of highlighting Pakistan’s tourist spots, we will talk about Sindh tourist places! Pakistan has a total of four provinces and Sindh is one of them.
Located in the southeast of the country, Sindh has a tropical climate. The weather in this region is hot in summer and mild in winter.
The northern areas of Pakistan have cold climate and weather conditions becomes intense in winters. In such conditions, we recommend you to explore Sindh as it offers a moderate climate and perfect conditions. Moreover, this province is full of historical places that truly reflect the culture of the Indus Valley Civilization. As a tourist, you will really like to see the remains of ancient civilization in this part of the country.
Without any further delay, let’s talk about the cities and the spots that you shouldn’t miss whenever you visit Sindh!
Kot Diji Fort
Let’s begin with KotDiji Fort, a historical place with very interesting architecture. As the name suggests, KotDiji Fort is present in Khairpur’s town, KotDiji. This incredible fort was constructed in different phases by Mir Sohrab Khan Talpur in 1785. It is built just above a hill that has remains of Harappa civilization. Moreover, it is not just a cultural heritage of Sindh, in fact, it represents the Talpur dynasty in every way!
Mazar e Quaid
Mazar e Quaid is the resting place of Pakistan’s founder, Mohammed Ali Jinnah. The location of this tombstone is Karachi that is the capital city of Sindh. The incredible architecture, the white marble and the huge entrance doors of the monument will blow your mind. Besides it, you will be stunned to see a little museum featuring Jinnah’s belongings.
In addition to that, you will get to see well-kept parks around the tomb’s building. The lush green plants, fountains and a huge range of flowers present in these parks will surely soothe down your nerves. You are highly- recommended to visit this iconic site whenever you come to Sindh.
Frere Hall
Another famous place of Sindh is Frere Hall. It is also in Karachi, the capital city of Sindh. It is one of the oldest historical buildings in Sindh. According to the details, its construction was initiated during the early British colonial and completed in 1865. It was purposely built to be Karachi’s town hall. But now it is an exhibition place and serves as a library too. If you are a literature freak and love to explore books, writings and art, this is your place to go!
Mohenjo Daro
Mohenjo Daro contains the remains of one of the most ancient civilization, the Indus civilization. This city is present in the north of Sindh, on the right bank of the Indus River. This place is very intriguing. Tourists find this place mysterious and love to spend hours exploring different parts of this city. In fact, being in MohenjoDaro feels one is on a different planet.
So whenever you search beautiful places to visit in Sindh, don’t forget to come to MohenjoDaro. The stunning details of this civilization, including their irrigation system, holy places, toys and tools will blow your mind.
Gorakh Hill
The fifth place on our list is Gorakh Hill present in Sindh. This place reflects the beautiful wonders of nature. Despite being in a region that has a tropical climate, Gorakh Hill is amazingly cool. Its temperature remains below 20 °C in summers and below zero in winters. It is the coldest spot in Sindh. In addition to that, due to high elevation, this spot offers an incredible view that you shouldn’t miss at all!
Faiz Mahal
The sixth tourist spot that we want you to visit is Faiz Mahal, a mark of royalty and significance of the Talpur dynasty. You will be amazed to see the grand architecture of this building. It is unbelievable to create such a masterpiece back in the day when people had no aid from machinery. From intricate details on the walls to the stunning doms, everything deserves the love and attention of tourists.
Chaukhandi Tombs
If you are visiting east of Karachi, don’t miss Chaukhandi Tombs. They are just near to National Highway and are very easy to access. Basically, it is a graveyard, but what makes it unique and attractive is the beautiful work of stones and art. The carved stonework of this graveyard attracts hundreds of tourists every year. If you are into archaeology, you will love to visit this place.
Chotiari Dam
If water bodies attract you, here is what you need to see in Sindh! Chotiari Dam is a place to reserve water. It was constructed in 2002. It is present near Sanghar. It can store large amounts of water and tends to fulfil the water needs of the province! Recently, a study has also proved how this water body has become an environmental disaster. So if you are an environmentalist or someone who believes in environmental conversion, here is your place to visit.
Conclusion:
Due to time and word restrictions, we kept our list short and concise. Yet there is so much to see in Sindh. We have included more details about the places so that you could understand what we are talking about even if you are an international tourist and planning to visit Pakistan soon. We confidently say that you will not regret visiting the above-mentioned places. These places truly represent the culture and history of this land. Moreover, all the places on our list are easy to access. As a tourist, you will find no difficulty in reaching these places. Even if you are using public transport, you can easily reach the above destinations.