Thatta is an old city that has a past that is as extensive as it is rich. As the medieval capital of Pakistan’s Sindh province, Thatta has come to know many different rulers over its long history. These various rulers and their respective cultures have all left their impact on this diverse city, but perhaps no one has left more of an impression on the city than the 17th-century Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. What was his impact you may ask? The Shah Jahan Mosque, otherwise known as the most beautiful mosque in all of Pakistan.
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Jehangir Kothari Parade in Karachi
Given to the city of Karachi by Seth Jehangir Hormusji Kothari in 1919, the prominent businessman actually gave the city a beautiful tourist attraction, drawing in not only money but attention to this place.
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Pottery and other Handicrafts of Hala in Sindh Province
To the left of the Indus River in the Sindh province, you will find a little bit lively town of Hala. It is the home of the Kashi artisans, who have been plying their art since ancient times. Amongst its most popular handicrafts is pottery. Its glazed ceramic terra cotta pieces are quite popular in Pakistan and beyond.
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Bhit Shah and The Mausoleum of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai
Pakistan is also a destination ripe with culture, good food, and a historical legacy of art and literature. In a small town not too far from Hyderabad, one of the oldest cities of the subcontinent, lies the hometown of a great Sufi scholar, mystic, and poet, Abdul Latif Bhittai.
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Walled City of Lahore: The Oldest Region of this Ancient City
For thousands of years, the city of Lahore has been a hub for commerce, politics, and the arts. Located in the Punjab region of Pakistan, Lahore is one of the oldest cities with numberless of treasures from the Mughal era. If you’re only in Lahore for one day, be sure to put a visit to the incredible Walled City at the very top of your travel itinerary.