Trip to Thar Desert & Nagarparkar
Overview
The Thar Desert is estimated to be 4000 to 10, 000 years old and stretches over an area of approximately 200, 000 square kilometers.
The desert is also identified as the “Great Indian Desert” being the world’s 7th largest desert. In Pakistan, the desert covers the eastern Sindh province and the southeastern portion of the Punjab province. The Thar Desert is also known as a ‘Friendly Desert’ due to its easy accessibility and pleasant climate. Approximately half a million inhabitants, 70% of whom are Hindus, live in the desert, spread over 13, 000 square kilometers living mostly in mud houses
Our Visit would include visit to Jain Temples, Hindu temples, ancient mosque and cultural experience of the desert
The desert is also identified as the “Great Indian Desert” being the world’s 7th largest desert. In Pakistan, the desert covers the eastern Sindh province and the southeastern portion of the Punjab province. The Thar Desert is also known as a ‘Friendly Desert’ due to its easy accessibility and pleasant climate. Approximately half a million inhabitants, 70% of whom are Hindus, live in the desert, spread over 13, 000 square kilometers living mostly in mud houses
Our Visit would include visit to Jain Temples, Hindu temples, ancient mosque and cultural experience of the desert
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Accomodation
- Accommodation included: 2 nights
- 1x Breakfast
- Entry/Admission - Umerkot Museum
What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Karachi Mitthi Nagarparkar, Drive to Mithi via Sajawal – Badin Road
Stop At: Desert Guest House Gadhi Bhit Mithi, Main Badin - Naukot Road, Mithi, Tharparkar, Sindh, Pakistan
Ghadi’ means a small fort whereas ‘Bhit’ means sand dunes. As the story goes, when Meers or Talpurs ruled Sindh, they built forts on several mounds for their defense.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: There is a resthouse Rooplo Kohli a few kms ahead of NagarParkar, under management of Sindh Tourism
Day 2: Nagarparkar
Stop At: Bhodisar Jain Temple, Tharparkar, Sindh, Pakistan
Jain Temple in Bodhesar village Nagarparker sind inbetween beautiful karoonjher. Jain Temple in Bodhesar village Nagarparker sind
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nagarparkar Jain Temple, Nagarparkar Pakistan
The Nagarparkar Jain Temples are located in the region around Nagarparkar, in Pakistan's southern Sindh province. The site consists of a collection of abandoned Jain temples,
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Karoonjhar Mountains, 8PRM+68G, Sardharo, Tharparkar, Sindh, Pakistan
The Karoonjhar mountains rise to a height of 305 metres on the northern edge of the Rann of Kutch and run approximately 19 km in length
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: RoopKholi Resort Nagar Parkar
Day 3: Naukot & Umerkot
Stop At: Naukot, Tharparkar, Sindh, Pakistan
Naukot Fort is a fortification that was established by Mir Karam Ali Khan Talpur in 1814. It is situated in Mithi Taluka, Tharparkar
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Umerkot Museum, Umarkot Pakistan
Archaeological Museum Umerkot or Umerkot Museum is an archaeological museum established in 1968
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Karachi Mitthi Nagarparkar, Drive to Mithi via Sajawal – Badin Road
Stop At: Desert Guest House Gadhi Bhit Mithi, Main Badin - Naukot Road, Mithi, Tharparkar, Sindh, Pakistan
Ghadi’ means a small fort whereas ‘Bhit’ means sand dunes. As the story goes, when Meers or Talpurs ruled Sindh, they built forts on several mounds for their defense.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
•
Accommodation included: There is a resthouse Rooplo Kohli a few kms ahead of NagarParkar, under management of Sindh Tourism
Day 2: Nagarparkar
Stop At: Bhodisar Jain Temple, Tharparkar, Sindh, Pakistan
Jain Temple in Bodhesar village Nagarparker sind inbetween beautiful karoonjher. Jain Temple in Bodhesar village Nagarparker sind
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nagarparkar Jain Temple, Nagarparkar Pakistan
The Nagarparkar Jain Temples are located in the region around Nagarparkar, in Pakistan's southern Sindh province. The site consists of a collection of abandoned Jain temples,
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Karoonjhar Mountains, 8PRM+68G, Sardharo, Tharparkar, Sindh, Pakistan
The Karoonjhar mountains rise to a height of 305 metres on the northern edge of the Rann of Kutch and run approximately 19 km in length
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: RoopKholi Resort Nagar Parkar
Day 3: Naukot & Umerkot
Stop At: Naukot, Tharparkar, Sindh, Pakistan
Naukot Fort is a fortification that was established by Mir Karam Ali Khan Talpur in 1814. It is situated in Mithi Taluka, Tharparkar
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Umerkot Museum, Umarkot Pakistan
Archaeological Museum Umerkot or Umerkot Museum is an archaeological museum established in 1968
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- NOC is required for Foreigners traveling to Nagar parkar Border towns
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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June 2021
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