Exploring Sindh and Balochistan

Mohenjo-Daro: An Archeological Site in Sindh 

Mohenjo-Daro is an archeological site in the area of Sindh, Pakistan. It is situated to the west of the Indus River in Larkana District, Sindh, Pakistan. Mohenjo-Daro means "the hill of dead".

Mohenjo-Daro was relinquished in the nineteenth century, as the Indus Valley Civilization declined. The site was not rediscovered until the 1920s. The site is as of now threatened by erosion because of improper preservation. 

The archeological significance of the site was first perceived in 1922 and was found by R.D. Banerji, an official of the Archeological Survey of India one year after the discovery of Harappa. Ensuing uncovering revealed that the mounds contain the remaining parts of what was once the biggest city of the Indus Civilization. Apparently, the Indus civilization was likely wrecked by the Indo-European migrants from Iran.
The cities of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa were made of fire-baked bricks. Individuals lived in stone houses that were 2-3 stories high and every one of them had sewage systems. Throughout the hundreds of years, the requirement for wood for brick making deprived the countryside and this maybe the reason of the downfall. 

Mohenjo-Daro was one of the biggest and most exceptional cities in the whole world during its time. A well-known structure found at Mohenjo-Daro is a Great Bath.
Today, it is one of the most captivating mysteries. Being there makes you to feel like you've been spellbound. A tour to Mohenjo-Daro could be tiring experience due to its remote location in the rural Sindh but a visit to this site is worth it.

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Astola Island: The Largest Island of Pakistan

Astola Island is also called as Jezira Haft Talar Satadip or 'Island of the Seven Hills', is a little unpopulated Pakistani island in the Arabian Sea around 25 km south of the nearest coast and 39 km southeast of the fishing port of Pasni. It is the largest island in Pakistan. 

This island is like the hidden gem of Balochistan. Officially, the island is a piece of the Pasni subdistrict of Gwadar District in Balochistan territory. One can reach the island by boat from Pasni, with a journey time of around 3-5 hours to arrive at the island. The island is home to some baffling and stunning wildlife which includes Green Turtle. 

While sailing on a boat starting from Pasni, one can glanced back at the town called the Jabl-e-Zareen (Beautiful Mountain). Once you are in the wide and open ocean, you are welcomed by the seagulls smoothly flying over your heads and some fishing boat near-by, where people be pulling up their nets. These boats are called “launches”. Each boat is worked by a group of 15 to 20 men, who catch fish the entire day. The fish that is caught on the shores of Pasni is famous for export.

The reason that why the island's wonderful magnificence has remained unharmed is a direct result of its remote area as from Karachi, it is a seven-hour drive to reach Pasni. 

Astola is a tough yet great place for camping. Individuals typically set up camp at the seashore and go swimming, sea diving and do fish hunting. The ocean is calm throughout the winter season, making it the ideal time to visit the island.

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