A primeval town, with mystery shrouded in every corner of its architecture, Moenjodaro is a Sindhi word that means “the Mound of the Dead Men”. An area that is known to have been built during the third millennium BC, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A one-hour air flight takes one from Karachi to Moenjodaro, flying directly in a turboprop airplane. From Moenjodaro airport it is a two-minute drive to the entrance of the ancient site precinct which includes an official Government of Sindh rest house and museum.
A newly improved road to Sukkur allows for fast car travel from Moenjodaro, however, due to traffic in and around Sukkur city, this is not an appealing option for a 24-hour stay.
An easier side trip from Moenjodaro is the 90-minute drive to the Bhutto family mausoleum at Ghari Khuda Bux, passing through beautiful Sindhi farmland and orchards that grow guavas, mangoes, sugar cane, vegetables, and wheat.
The food of the region is healthy served with a unique mix of spices including crushed coriander seed, pomegranate seed, and red chili. Meat and fish are cooked to perfection and relatively oil-free, vegetables are overcooked and come to the table drowning in oil and spice.