Saddar Town

UNESCO World Heritage Tour Near Karachi

4.9(79 reviews)
7hFree cancellation

Description

There are three UNESCO World Heritage Sites at the outskirts of Karachi about 100 kilometers drive, First one The Chaukhandi Tombs about 29 kilomterers east of Karachi were built between the 15th and 18th centuries,the Chaukhandi Tombs now form a remarkably well-preserved necropolis that often attracts curious visitors and archaeologists and photographers alike. Second on the list of UNESCO site is Makli Necropolis further east Covering more than 10sqkm,is one of the world’s largest necropolises,acting as the final resting place of more than half a million people,including kings,queens,saints and scholars.The necropolis rose to importance as a burial site between 1352 and 1524,when the Samma Dynasty made Thatta their capital.Third on the list is Shah Jehan Mosque of Thatta built in the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan,the combination of red bricks and blue-colored tiles,the mosque has 93 domes and 33 arches.the foundation of the mosque was laid in the year 1644,

Highlights

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  • Private Sightseeing Tours
  • Historical Tours
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  • Archaeology Tours
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What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese

Transfer included

Raccolta in hotel / indirizzo

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Makli (literally “little Makkah,” as christened by an ecstat

    Makli (literally “little Makkah,” as christened by an ecstatic Hajj pilgrim) was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. Owing to its archaeological diversity, both in time and space, the site holds special interest. The buildings have been divided into three time periods, according to the different periods of reign.its divided in two periods Mughal period and samma Dynasty period , about 100 kilometres from Karachi ,the site would be visited through a 10 seater golf cart

    3hAdmission included
  2. 2

    The Chaukhandi tombs are remarkable for the elaboration and

    The Chaukhandi tombs are remarkable for the elaboration and exquisite stone carving. The style of graves architecture is typical, which only exists in Sindh.The Chaukhandi graveyard spreads over an area of two square miles and contains tombs of certain warriors of baloch Jam and Jokhis families Richly carved sandstone tombs dating from the 15th to the 18th centuries The graveyard was built with beige-colored sandstone completely unique

    1hAdmission included
  3. 3

    The Shah Jahan Mosque, also known as the Jamia Masjid of Tha

    The Shah Jahan Mosque, also known as the Jamia Masjid of Thatta, is a 17th century building that serves as the central mosque for the city of Thatta was built in the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan is known around the world as the Mughal king who built the Taj Mahal it was a gift to the people of Thatta for their hospitality, the construction of this mosque started in 1644 and took about three years to complete

    1hAdmission included

Useful information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Karachi Marriott Hotel, Abdullah Haroon Road, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Neonato0-2 anni
  • Bambino3-14 anni
  • Giovane15-17 anni
  • Adulto18-75 anni
    150
  • Senior76-95 anni

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