Sindh district, Pakistan

Places to visit near Thatta

Thatta is a town in Sindh district, Pakistan, home to about 44,302 people. Within 50 km by road there are 25 places to visit — 7 forts & heritage, 8 mosques & dargahs, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Masjid Shah Jahan (1 km), Makli Hill Necropolis (4 km) and Kalan Kot Fort (8 km).

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Thatta, Pakistan
Thatta, Sindh district, Pakistan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Thatta at a glance

Location
Sindh district, Pakistan
Population
about 44,302
Coordinates
24.7475° N, 67.9235° E
Places within 50 km
25 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs
Airport
Bhuj Airport (BHJ), 301 km

Top places to visit near Thatta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Thatta: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Thatta

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Thatta. The closest is Makli Necropolis (3 km); the best-known is Makli Hill Necropolis (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Thatta

14 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Thatta. The closest is Masjid Shah Jahan (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Thatta

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Thatta. The closest is Hadero Lake (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Thatta

5 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Thatta. The closest is Buddo Island (90 km); the best-known is Bundle Island (100 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Thatta

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Thatta. The closest is KMKL02 (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Thatta

2 churches within 100 km of Thatta. The closest is Makhdoom Muhammad Hashim Qadri Thattvi (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Thatta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Thatta
  2. 1 km Masjid Shah Jahan · mosque, Sindh
  3. 8 km Kalan Kot Fort · fort, Sindh
  4. 7 km Mirza Jani Tarkhan · heritage site, Sindh
  5. 1 km Makli Necropolis · heritage site, Sindh
  6. 2 km Makli Hill Necropolis · hill, Sindh
  7. 4 km Back to Thatta

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How to reach Thatta

  • By air: Bhuj Airport (BHJ), Bhuj — about 301 km by road

All places near Thatta by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Thatta by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage730Makli Necropolis (3 km)
Mosques & dargahs814Masjid Shah Jahan (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs59Hadero Lake (14 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves05Buddo Island (90 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints12KMKL02 (4 km)
Churches12Makhdoom Muhammad Hashim Qadri Thattvi (3 km)
Other attractions22Surfa Khan (3 km)
Beaches & coast02Russian Beach (65 km)
Temples11Shing Bhawani Devi Temple (3 km)
Museums01Bhanbor Museum (51 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens01Fish Aquarium Korangi Zoo (97 km)

Thatta: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Thatta?

Masjid Shah Jahan (mosque, about 1 km), Makli Hill Necropolis (hill, about 4 km), Kalan Kot Fort (fort, about 8 km), Makli Necropolis (heritage site, about 3 km), Mirza Jani Tarkhan (heritage site, about 3 km), Mirza Isa Khan Tarkhan (mosque or dargah, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Thatta?

25 places on Spotwander: 7 forts & heritage, 8 mosques & dargahs, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 viewpoint, 1 church.

Which is the nearest fort to Thatta?

Makli Necropolis, about 3 km by road; Mirza Jani Tarkhan (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Thatta?

Masjid Shah Jahan, about 1 km by road; Shahjahan Mosque Garden (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Thatta?

Hadero Lake, about 14 km by road; Haleji Lake (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Thatta?

Start in Thatta, visit Masjid Shah Jahan, then Kalan Kot Fort, then Mirza Jani Tarkhan, then Makli Necropolis, then Makli Hill Necropolis, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Thatta?

October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Thatta?

By air: Bhuj Airport (BHJ), about 301 km by road.

Towns near Thatta

Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Thatta’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Thatta on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.