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Mohenjo-daro, The Largest City Ruins of the Indus Valley Civilization

Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

2-3Days

October - March

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Mohenjo-daro is the largest archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization, which flourished from the years of 2500 to 1800 BC. It is said that up to 40,000 people lived there. The site is divided into a fortified area in the east (with a Gandhara-era stupa and bathing site, which is thought to have been a religious and administrative site) and a city center in the west (with noblemen's houses, stores, commoners' houses, etc.). Only a mere ten percent of the ruins have been excavated, so the site is dotted with unexcavated mounds. The ruins aren’t the only picturesque thing about Mohenjo-daro—the surrounding rural area is equally remarkable. If possible, we recommend that you stay overnight in the old rest house in the ruins, and also enjoy a stay in the countryside of Sindh Province.

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Itinerary

＜Visit Thatta and Sehwan Sharif - A Full 3-day Tour by Land from Karachi＞
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From Karachi, visit the Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta, a registered UNESCO World Heritage site. Then, travel north along the Indus Highway to Sehwan Sharif. In the evening, witness the Dhamal ritual, which is held in the Shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar.
02
Travel from Sehwan Sharif to Mohenjo-daro. Along the way, enjoy the scenery of the rural villages in the Sindh interior and the scenery of the trucks with their decorative designs. After arriving at Mohenjo-daro, visit the archaeological site and museum. Enjoy the Mohenjo-daro ruins in the evening.
03
In the morning, we will take our time and visit the site once more while it is still less crowded. After that, we will head back to Karachi.


＜3-day Tour via Domestic Flight＞
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In the evening, take a domestic flight from Karachi to Sukkur.
* There are daily domestic flights from Karachi to Sukkur and three flights a week from Islamabad.
02
Travel from Sukkur to Mohenjo-daro. On the way, enjoy the rural scenery. Visit the ruins of Mohenjo-daro in the evening. Enjoy an overnight stay at a heritage rest house on the site of the ruins.
03
In the morning, we will take our time and visit the site & museum while they are still less crowded. After, we will drive to Sukkur. Upon arrival, we’ll explore the city of Sukkur and the barrage of the Indus River. In the evening, you will transfer to the airport and take a flight to Karachi.


＜2-day Tour via Domestic Flight: The Whirlwind Tour＞
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In the evening, take a flight from Karachi to Sukkur.
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Travel from Sukkur to Mohenjo-daro. After arriving, visit the ruins and museum. Then, return to Sukkur. If time permits, visit the town of Sukkur and the Indus River barrage. In the evening, transfer to the airport and take a flight to Karachi.

Information

Best time to visit
It is possible to visit all year round, but the best time to visit is from October to March due to the higher temperatures during the summer months.

Itinerary
* Flights arriving and departing from Sukkur Airport may be delayed. Please take this into account when planning your trip.
* These schedules can be customized. Combinations including the Indus Valley Civilization sites of Harappa and Lahore are also possible. Please contact us for more information.

Tour Price
Please contact us. We will provide you with a quote based on your requirements, such as number of days, itinerary, number of people, accommodations, etc.

Other Notes
The rest house in the Mohenjo-daro ruins is an old building with simple facilities. Also, as it is a government-run facility, it may be closed off at short notice.

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