| Day 01 |
0800 hours leave by road for Hyderabad via National Highway. Visit Chaukundi
Tomb (30 kms from Karachi). This is the site of graveyards from 16th to
18th centuries. The sandstone tombs of these graves are exquisitely carved
in relief with intricate motifs.
After visiting of Chaukundi - proceed to Bhanbore. This archaeological
site is believed to be the ancient port city of Debul, which flourished
in the 8th century AD. It is also where Arab conqueror Mohammed Bin Qasim
first touched the shores of the sub-continent in 712 A.D. and where, after
a fierce battle with the then reigning Raja, the Arabs consolidated their
hold for subsequent expansion. Bhanbore is 64 kms from Karachi. Popular
folklore has it that in the vicinity of Bhanbore was the trysting-place
of the star-crossed lovers, Sassi and Punnu, celebrated in local stories
and song.
After visiting Bhanbore, proceed to Thatta (100 kms from Karachi). Thatta
is the biggest Necropolis with more then one million graves and tombs spread
over an area of 15 sq.kms. There are Tombs of Kings, Queens, Saints, Scholars
and Soldier of bygone eras, renowned for their culture and learning between
the 16th and 18th century. The gravestones and mausoleums at Makli (Thatta)
are masterpieces of stone carving and perforated stone work represented
by the style of their ornamentation. Also visit Shahjehan Mosque, representative
of Muslim architecture. It was built in 1647 AD by the Moghal Emperor Shahjehan.
Proceed to Hyderabad (about 90 kms from Thatta). Check in at Hotel, overnight
stay at Hyderabad.
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