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Thatta

Karachi, Pakistan
Ranked #6 of 29 attractions in Karachi
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: The remains of an important Mughal city.
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Honolulu, Hawaii
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

Makli Hill is a World Heritage site. It was a nice way to spend the afternoon, ending at the tomb of Abdhullah Shah Ashabi. Boat ride on Keenjhar Lake to the memorial of Noori Jaam Tamachi - one of Shah Latif's heroine's known for her humility. Visited Shah Jahania Mosque with one hundred domed tombs. Built by Shah Jahan who... More

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Karachi, Pakistan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

Thatta have unique and rich cultural history, its has old Shah-Jahan Masjid and Makli Grave-Yard, worth place to visit More

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Karachi, Pakistan
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

if you are fond of historical places and have the taste for old architecture then you should visit it. however you may not find it very well managed. you need to come in prepared with everything you need for a day long travel. donot expect the facillities here that you may take for grnated. More

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Karachi, Pakistan
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012

Thatta is 2 hrs drive from Karachi and the old tombs and Shahi mosque is worth seeing. More

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Karachi, Pakistan
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012
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The Shah Jahan Mosque (or Shahjahani Mosque), built in the mid-17th century, is a World Heritage Site. It is an elegant structure with red bricks,blue-glazed tiles and graceful archways which provide some great photo opportunities. Just outside Thatta is Makli Hill, also a World Heritage Site. With the graves of around 125,000 local rulers, it is one of the largest... More

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Bolton, UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2006
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We were truly amazed to find this haven of peace and tranquility just 10 miles outside the hustle and bustle of Karachi. First of all we visited Chokandi tombs, the lost civilsation and then drove another 10-12 miles to the paradise of Haleji lake. We were greeted with a view as far as the eye could see of white water... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2011
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