Mirpur khas
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Mirpur Khas literary the "land of most royal Mirs", is also known as The Mango City. It is an ancient and historical city of Sindh and previously served as gateway to the Great Thar Desert. The Talpur kingship in this region started with Mir Tharo Khan Talpur. His son, Mir Ali Murad, founded Mirpur Khas in 1806 and it remained the capital of the Tālpur rulers till 1843, and was also known as a Mankani State after a sub-clan of Talpurs.
Mirpur Khas is known for its mangoes and farming of different varieties, with the most famous being "Sindhri" - literally the mango from Sindh. Nearby, there are many mango and agriculture farms that can be visited. The nearest farm is the Government Fruit Farm, where the Sindh Horticulture Research Institute is located, and is easy to visit. Other farms can be visited by contacting the farm owners and local people. |
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How to Get There
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Fly:
Fly to Sukkur or Karachi. Then drive, take taxi or take a local bus to Mirpur Khas. |
Train:
Take a train to Mirpur Khas railway station. Saman Sarkar Express travels from Hyderabad and Marvi Passenger from Khokhropar. Railway Schedule |
Bus:
Daewoo bus takes 2 hrs from Karachi to Hyderabad. Then drive, take taxi or take a local bus to Mirpur Khas. Schedule: Daewoo website |
Drive:
From Karachi: Drive 3.5 hrs on the M-9/N-120 highway. |
Sights
Chittori is the historic ancestral graveyard of the Talpur Mirs of Mirpur Khas. The sandstone tombs are the finest examples of Sindh's architecture from the 17th and 18th century.
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Kutchehri was the residence of Mir Sher Muhammad Talpur, reconstructed by the British. Nowadays, it is used as Mukhtiarkar office.
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Shiva Mandir
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Mirpurkhas Museum also serves as a library. it houses precious historical artifacts belonging to the Kalhora era and Talpur rulers.
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Kahu jo Daro is an ancient Buddhist city spread over 30 acres and over 2,000 years old. Excavations revealed a Buddhist stupa from the site.
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Sufyania Food Centre
Sufyania is considered one of the best dining places in town with air-conditioned seating. It serves Pakistani, Continental, Chinese, barbecue and fast food.
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Aftab Restaurant
Aftab Restaurant on Station Rd is famous for its chicken and mutton karahi. The prices are affordable and food portions substantial
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Cafe Shiraaz
Cafe Shiraaz is a popular hangout spot in Mirpur Khas.
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Mehboob Restaurant
Mehboob Restaurant is famous for its chicken and mutton karahi.
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Shopping
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Shahi Bazaar
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Baldia Shopping Centre
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Activities
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Tasweer Mahal Cinema
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Palace Cinema
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