Sindh Hindu Temples Tour
The Sindh Hindu Temples Tour is a 7-day pilgrimage through the province with Pakistan's largest Hindu community, from the temples of Karachi to Ramapir Mandir, the Shiv Mandir of Umarkot, the island temple of Sadh Belo and the cave of Kalka Devi.
- Duration7 Days
- PaceEasy
- RegionsKarachi, Umarkot & Sukkur
- Best SeasonNovember – February
- GroupPrivate, 2+
The Living Temples of Sindh
Sindh is home to most of Pakistan's Hindu community, and its temples are living places of worship, full of devotees, festivals and music. The Sindh Hindu Temples tour visits some of the most important of them, meeting local communities along the way.
We begin in Karachi at the Shri Swaminarayan Temple and the Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir, continue to the Ramapir Mandir at Tando Allahyar and the ancient Shiv Mandir of Umarkot, and end in Sukkur at the island temple of Sadh Belo on the Indus and the cave temple of Kalka Devi near Arore.
Trip Highlights
- Shri Swaminarayan Temple and Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir in Karachi
- Ramapir Mandir at Tando Allahyar
- The Shiv Mandir of Umarkot
- Sadh Belo, the island temple on the Indus
- The cave temple of Kalka Devi near Arore
- Meet local Hindu communities and join aarti
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Karachi
Our team meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel.
Overnight: HotelDay 2Temples of Karachi
Darshan at the Shri Swaminarayan Temple and the Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir, then evening aarti.
Overnight: HotelDay 3Ramapir Mandir to Hyderabad
Drive to Tando Allahyar for darshan at Ramapir Mandir, then on to Hyderabad.
Overnight: HotelDay 4Umarkot
Drive to Umarkot for the ancient Shiv Mandir and the fort where Emperor Akbar was born.
Overnight: HotelDay 5Drive to Sukkur
A long drive north to Sukkur on the Indus.
Overnight: HotelDay 6Sadh Belo and Kalka Devi
Boat to the island temple of Sadh Belo, then the cave temple of Kalka Devi near Arore.
Overnight: HotelDay 7Fly to Karachi and depart
Flight back to Karachi for your onward journey.
Overnight: —Itineraries can change with weather, flights, road conditions and festival and yatra dates. Your guide will always put safety first.
What's Included
Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Hotels in Karachi, Hyderabad, Umarkot or Mithi, and Sukkur
- Vegetarian meals throughout, on request
- Domestic flight Sukkur–Karachi, or road transport
- Boat to Sadh Belo
- Daily breakfast and the meals listed in the itinerary
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver
- English-speaking cultural guide throughout
- Entry fees to all monuments and museums in the itinerary
- Letter of invitation (LOI) for your Pakistan visa
Not Included
- International flights to and from Pakistan
- Pakistan visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry and phone calls
- Anything not listed under "Included"
Moments from the Trail
Why Choose the Sindh Hindu Temples Tour?
The Sindh Hindu Temples tour is a chance to experience Hindu worship in Pakistan as it is lived today, in busy temples, with local families and priests. It is an easy and welcoming journey for devotees of all traditions.
Add the Hinglaj Mata Yatra from Karachi, or the Thar & Nagarparkar Temples Tour in the desert.
Before you travel, read our Pakistan visa guide and our advice on travel insurance, or browse all our Hindu pilgrimage tours in Pakistan.
Plan the rest of your trip
Good to Know
Puja & Darshan
We plan time for darshan, puja and aarti at each temple, and can arrange a local priest or community contact. Tell us your rituals and we will build the day around them.
Visas for Pilgrims
We provide a Letter of Invitation for most nationalities. Indian pilgrims usually travel under the government pilgrim protocol between India and Pakistan, and we can advise on the process.
Permits & Safety
Foreigners register at checkpoints in Sindh, and some routes may need a police escort. Our team arranges this and follows current security advice.
When to Go
November to February is the best time; Sindh is extremely hot in summer. Read our guide to the best time to visit Pakistan.
Reserve Your Place on the Tour
Message us with your preferred dates and group size, and our team will send you full details and a quote for your Sindh temples tour.
