IN THIS POST:
– About Sindh Tourism Development Corporation
– Tourist Spots in Sindh
– STDC Resorts and Motels
– STDC’s Services
Sindh has been the home of ancient civilisations and bears marks of wars and conquests in all parts of the province. It is also a region rich in natural beauty and diversity, and there is a lot to see here if you choose to visit Sindh and witness its rich history for yourself. The Sindh Tourism Development Corporation (STDC) has been hard at work since the past two decades to bring some of the province’s best tourist spots to light. Let’s learn more about the STDC, its services, and tourism in Sindh below.
About Sindh Tourism Development Corporation
The Sindh Tourism Development Corporation or STDC was launched in August 1991 under the management of the Department of Tourism of the Government of Sindh. The primary function of this organisation is to promote and develop tourism in Sindh. It is also responsible for maintaining and restoring all of the famous cultural, religious, and historical landmarks in Sindh to attract more tourists to the region and boost the tourism industry in Sindh.
Accordingly, the STDC not only aims to create awareness about the multitude of tourist spots in Sindh that are truly worth visiting, but also offers services like transport and accommodation via vans and motels operated by the corporation for tourists in Sindh.
Tourism in Sindh
The historic sands of Sindh have witnessed the invasions and conquests of Alexander the Great, the Persian Empire, and the British Rule, and each era and every ruler has left its mark in the province if you know where to look.
Tourist Spots in Sindh
Here are some of the top cities for tourists in Sindh and what to see if you go there:
- Karachi – Quaid-e-Azam House Museum, Frere Hall, Mohatta Palace Museum, National Museum of Pakistan, Khaliq Dina Hall, Wazir Mansion Museum, Chaukandi Tombs, Mazar-e-Quaid, Merewether Tower
- Hyderabad – Sindh Provincial Museum
- Nawabshah (Shaheed Benazirabad) – Tomb of Mian Noor Muhammad Kalhoro
- Larkana – Archaeological Museum in Mohenjo Daro
- Thatta – Makli Necropolis, Archaeological Museum in Banbhore, Haleji Lake, Keenjhar Lake
- Dadu – Gorakh Hills, Tomb of Mian Yar Muhammad Kalhoro,
- Jamshoro – Rani Kot Fort, Shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Manchar Lake, Sehwan Fort
- Khairpur – Faiz Mahal, Kot Diji Fort, Shrine of Sachal Sarmast
- Sukkur – Lansdowne Bridge (Cantilever Bridge), Ayub Bridge, Ghanta Ghar
- Matiari – Shrine of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, Cultural Museum in Bhitshah
- Umerkot – Archaeological Museum, Umerkot Fort
- Tharparkar – Karoonjhar Mountains, Naukot Fort, Bhodesar Mosque, Gadhi Bhit
STDC Resorts and Motels
The STDC allows you to book your stay in one of their motels and resorts across the province with ease via their website so that you can sleep comfortably during your tour. You can also find each of the resorts and motels marked on a convenient map to plan your trip in advance. Some of the best resorts by the STDC include:
- Keenjhar Lake Resort in Thatta
- Lal Shahbaz Motel in Jamshoro
- Sambara Inn in Larkana
- Baqar Lake Resort in Sanghar
- Rooplo Kolhi Resort in Tharparkar
- Laki Shah Sadar Rest House in Sehwan
STDC’s Services
Along with offering the best prices, easy booking processes, exclusive deals, and the best guidance, the STDC also provides rental van services, costing PKR 9,000 for 24 hours and serviced by a driver in the same price. The corporation also provides boating facilities at Keenjhar and Baqar Lakes for about 6 to 10 passengers at a price of PKR 2,000 per hour. If you are staying in Sambara Inn in Larkana, you can also reserve one of the two conference halls for business meetings or private events to accommodate up to 100 guests with professional catering, costing PKR 5,000. Call 021-99206081 or 021-99206370 to make your reservations today!
Want to access all of the information and booking facilities from STDC on the go? Download the Sindh Tourism by STDC app on your Android phone and plan your tours throughout the province with ease.
Here’s a detailed overview of some of the best tourist attractions in Sindh. You can also visit Deh Akro Wildlife Sanctuary, Thar Desert, or Kirthar National Park in Sindh for camping expeditions. Takkar National Park will join these famous destinations soon once it is established and launched officially as the second national park in Sindh.
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* [All images for this post have been sourced from the Official Website of STDC]
