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Sindh
Thatta
8 m33 trips available
Best time
November – February
Trip cost
PKR 480 – 616,000
Typical length
1 – 16 days
How to reach
Located 100 km east of Karachi. Accessible via the N-5 National Highway (1.5 hrs from Karachi). Regular buses and vans from Karachi. Also accessible from Hyderabad via N-5 (1 hr).
Thatta is a city in the Pakistani province of Sindh. Thatta was the medieval capital of Sindh, and served as the seat of power for three successive dynasties. Its construction was ordered by Jam Nizamuddin II in 1495. Thatta's historic significance has yielded several monuments in and around the city. Thatta's Makli Necropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is site of one of the world's largest cemeteries and has numerous monumental tombs built between the 14th and 18th centuries designed in a syncretic funerary style characteristic of lower Sindh. The city's 17th century Shah Jahan Mosque is richly embellished with decorative tiles, and is considered to have the most elaborate display of tile work in the South Asia.
Trips to Thatta
33 trips · from PKR 480
USD 480
8 Days Thar Desert and Thatta Historical Tour
Travel & Culture Services8D / 7Nfrom Karachi
≈ PKR 134,400
USD 528
7 Days South Pakistan Panorama tour
Travel & Culture Services7 Daysfrom Hyderabad
≈ PKR 147,840
USD 580
5 Days History and Sufism tour
Travel & Culture Services5 Daysfrom Hyderabad
≈ PKR 162,400
USD 785
9 Days Forts of Sindh Tour
Travel & Culture Services9 Daysfrom Chitral
≈ PKR 219,800
USD 1,200
07 Days Mystic Tour of Southern Pakistan
Rock Valley Tours7D / 6Nfrom Gilgit
≈ PKR 336,000
USD 1,268
UNESCO SITES TOUR
Travel & Culture Services10 Daysfrom Hyderabad
≈ PKR 355,040
USD 1,268
Pakistan World Heritage Sites tour
Travel & Culture Services10 Daysfrom Hyderabad
≈ PKR 355,040
USD 1,438
12 Days South Pakistan Tour (Karachi to Lahore)
Travel & Culture Services12D / 11Nfrom Karachi
≈ PKR 402,640
USD 1,468
12D PAKISTAN CULTURE
Travel & Culture Services12 Daysfrom Karachi
≈ PKR 411,040
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to Thatta?
Located 100 km east of Karachi. Accessible via the N-5 National Highway (1.5 hrs from Karachi). Regular buses and vans from Karachi. Also accessible from Hyderabad via N-5 (1 hr).
What is the best time to visit Thatta?
The best months to visit Thatta are November, December, January, February. During these months the weather is most favourable for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Do I need a permit to visit Thatta?
No special permit is required for most visitors to this destination. Some high-altitude trekking routes nearby may need an NOC — your tour agency will arrange this if applicable.
Is Thatta safe for foreign tourists?
Thatta is considered safe and welcoming for tourists. Pakistan's northern regions have seen a significant tourism boom and locals are well accustomed to visitors. Standard travel precautions apply — follow your guide's advice on weather and trail conditions.
Good to know
Permit
No special permit is required for most visitors to this destination. Some high-altitude trekking routes nearby may need an NOC — your tour agency will arrange this if applicable.
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