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Sukkur
Sukkur sits on the Indus in upper Sindh. The river is crossed by the Sukkur Barrage and the historic Lansdowne Bridge, the Sadhu Bela temple stands on an island mid-stream, and the 17th-century Masoom Shah Minaret looks over the old town. Rohri and the ruins of Aror are just across the river.
About Sukkur
Sukkur sits on the Indus in upper Sindh. The river is crossed by the Sukkur Barrage and the historic Lansdowne Bridge, the Sadhu Bela temple stands on an island mid-stream, and the 17th-century Masoom Shah Minaret looks over the old town. Rohri and the ruins of Aror are just across the river.
- Sadhu Bela temple island
- Sukkur Barrage and Lansdowne Bridge
- Masoom Shah Minaret
Best time to visit
November–February; summers are extremely hot.
Travel tips
- Take a boat to Sadhu Bela island.
- Watch sunset over the Indus from the riverfront.
- Overnight here to break the drive between Punjab and Karachi.
Cost estimate
Usually an overnight stop on a Punjab-to-Sindh heritage tour — ask for a quote.
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