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Sukkur is the central city of Sind province, It
is located on the west bank of the River Indus. The city is the
starting point for all the archeological sites in Sind. There is
also a small but very busy central Bazaar in the city which
attracts people from all over the Sind province.
The best thing to buy is Dates which are really
a good gift from here. One can also hunt for colorful handicrafts
and Ajraks here.
Sukkur is also the narrowest point of the lower
Indus. Hence it was here English made first barrage on the Indus
in 1932. (Lloyd Barrage) 7 Canals were dig to distribute water in
all parts of the province which eventually made Pakistan to have
the longest irrigation system of the world. With 38000 miles of
irrigation canals.
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Transfers:
Sukkur - Moen Jo Daro:
110 KMs drive via typical Sindhi villages visit
the local bazaar on the way and have tea at a village tea stall.
Sukkur - Sehwan
210 KMs Drive must be added with the tour of
Moen Jo Daro as it is on the way. also stop at Bubak to see the
Hose boat villages of the fishermen in Manchar lake. There are
atleast 1000 floating houses in the lake depending on the fish of
the lake. Manchar lake is Asia's largest lake.
Tours
Sukkur City tour:
Visit : Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower) Bazaar should
be your starting point where the best part of bazaar is. Later
you can visit Masoom Shah Jo Munaro (Menarat of Masoom Shah)
which is at a walking distance and if you have energy to climb 84
narrow steps there is a spectacular view of the River Indus and
its two bridges. Minaret was built by Historian and knight Masoom
Shah in 18th century Later drive to The Lloyd Barrage and
Lansdowne bridge . At Lloyd barrage there is also a small barrage
Museum which explains the barrage system and some interesting
facts of the river Indus irrigation system. Near Lansdowne Bridge
also visit the "Sat Bahan Astan" A small graveyard from
15th to 17th century has beautifully decorated tombs with blue
Glazed tiles.
Half day tour of the Floating village of fisher
men by boat:
Board a house boat to give you a tour of the
floating villages of Mohanas (Fishermen) on the banks of river
Indus. These people live on their house boats and spend a very
difficult life. See the colorful boats decorated with very basic
items and wood carving. Sometimes you can also get a glimpse of
Indus Dolphin during this ride. Indus dolphin is a unique animal
found only in the river Indus. They are blind due to the silt of
the river and due to the flow of the river they have adopted a
continuous movement in them, against water. Visit Sadh Belo a
Hindu Pilgrimage area near these villages. You need a permission
from the department of Oqaf to go there
Mystic Sukkur :
Visit the Shrine of War Mubarak Near Rohri
Railway station towards Sukkur this Shrines holds a holy Hair of
Prophet Mohammed PBUH Later drive to the island of Bakhar and
visit The shrine of Khwaja Khizar well known as Zinda Pir (Living
Saint) He was a Sufi who became famous among the local people.
There are devotes offering prayers at the Shrine and you will be
allowed to see the colorful rituals.
Full Day Sukkur Temples
At a short distance from Sukkur There are few
temples of Hindus which are of the Kali Mata & Durga. It is
said that Kali when traveling to Hanglag (Baluchistan ) stayed
here. Many Hindus come for a pilgrimage (Teerat ) and go through
a dark cave to perform their ritual The people here are very
friendly and it can be really interesting to see how rituals are
performed here. On the way to the caves you can also stop at
Ganjo Takar a small temple on top of a gigantic bolder if you
want to test your rock climbing skills this is perfect When I
went there I saw there was no statue and on top it was written
(He hane Masjid AAhe) {This is a Mosque Now)!!!
Later visit Ruins of the City of Aror which is
located only 9 Kilometers from Sukkur is the site where Mohammed
bin Qasim (The First Arab Conqueror ) built a famous Mosque in
726 AD which lives even today and an Imam still performs prayer
there . If you are an archeologist mind you may hike to the
citadel and probably can find some coins of that period. (8th to
13 Century) Return to Sukkur late evening.
Full Day Kot DG & Shrine of Sachal Sarmast:
Visit the magnificent fort of Kot DG built in
19th century by the local rulers Mirs
The fort is in a very good shape and you can have an extensive
tour of the fort with a guide. Later visit the archeological site
of Kot DG 3300 BC and continue to the Shrine of the Sufi poet
Sachal Sarmast an admirable building built with blue glazed
tiles. Evening return to Sukkur.
Full Day Moen Jo Daro :
Drive to 110 KMs Site of Moen
Jo Daro also visit the villages on the way and a typical
grain bazaar in Larkana.
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