The Sindh government has decided to introduce a new air safari service connecting Karachi with the historic site of Mohenjo Daro. The initiative aims to attract tourists and highlight the province’s rich cultural and historical heritage.
Officials said the air safari will operate between Karachi and Mohenjo Daro as part of a wider plan to promote tourism across Sindh.
For this purpose, an agreement has been signed between the Sindh Tourism Development Corporation (STDC) and a private aviation company.
Managing Director of STDC Fayaz Ali Shah and the company’s Chief Executive Officer Imran Aslam formally signed the agreement to begin the project.
According to officials, passengers using the air safari will enjoy aerial views of Karachi’s coastline, green mangrove forests and the unique landscapes of Sindh.
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Authorities believe the service will provide a special travel experience while encouraging more visitors to explore the historical treasures of the province.
Fayaz Ali Shah said the air safari initiative has been launched with the support of the Sindh government to promote tourism and introduce visitors to the region’s ancient civilization.
Mohenjo Daro is one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization. The city was discovered by an Indian archaeologist in 1920 and is believed to be nearly 5,000 years old.
The name Mohenjo Daro means “Mound of the Dead Men”, although historians say the original name of the ancient city remains unknown.
Archaeologists believe the people living in Mohenjo Daro used bullock carts for transport, while women often wore bangles from the upper arm and men dressed in garments similar to a toga.
Interestingly, among more than 1,500 sites of the Indus Valley Civilization, there is little evidence of weapons or warfare, suggesting that the society may have been largely peaceful.
Experts say the city had a highly advanced urban system with well-planned streets, multi-story buildings and a proper waste disposal system.
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One of its most famous structures is a large public bathing pool made of waterproof bricks, about 8 feet deep and 23 feet wide, surrounded by small changing rooms.
Historians believe the city was eventually abandoned possibly due to changes in the course of the Indus River.
Today, Mohenjo Daro is located in Larkana district of Sindh. Experts warn that without proper preservation efforts, the ancient site could face serious damage by 2030.
Authorities hope the new air safari will help raise awareness about the historic site and attract both local and international visitors.