Thar & Nagarparkar Temples Tour
The Thar & Nagarparkar Temples Tour is a 6-day journey into the Thar Desert of Sindh, home to a large Hindu community, with the Shiv Mandir of Umarkot, the desert town of Mithi, the Durga temple of Churrio Jabal and the old Jain temples of Nagarparkar.
- Duration6 Days
- PaceEasy
- RegionsThar Desert, Sindh
- Best SeasonNovember – February
- GroupPrivate, 2+
Temples of the Thar Desert
The Thar Desert in south-east Sindh is one of the few places in Pakistan where Hindus are a large part of the population, and village life here is full of temples, festivals and colourful dress. The Nagarparkar Temples tour explores this unique region.
We visit the Shiv Mandir of Umarkot, stay in the desert town of Mithi, and continue to Nagarparkar and the granite Karoonjhar hills, with the Durga Mata temple of Churrio Jabal and the old carved Jain temples of Gori, Bhodesar and Nagarparkar town.
Trip Highlights
- The Shiv Mandir of Umarkot and the fort where Akbar was born
- The desert town of Mithi and Thari village life
- The Durga Mata temple of Churrio Jabal
- The carved Jain temples of Gori, Bhodesar and Nagarparkar
- The pink granite Karoonjhar hills
- Peacocks, dunes and desert sunsets
Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Karachi
Our team meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel.
Overnight: HotelDay 2Drive to Umarkot
Drive via Hyderabad to Umarkot for the Shiv Mandir and the fort.
Overnight: HotelDay 3Mithi
Continue to Mithi, visit local temples and meet Thari families.
Overnight: GuesthouseDay 4Nagarparkar and Churrio Jabal
Drive to Nagarparkar, with darshan at the Durga Mata temple of Churrio Jabal and sunset in the Karoonjhar hills.
Overnight: GuesthouseDay 5Jain temples of Nagarparkar
Visit the Jain temples of Gori, Bhodesar and Nagarparkar town, then drive back towards Hyderabad.
Overnight: HotelDay 6Return to Karachi and depart
Drive back to Karachi for your onward flight.
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 and guesthouses in Hyderabad, Mithi and Nagarparkar
- Vegetarian meals throughout, on request
- 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 Nagarparkar Temples Tour?
The Nagarparkar Temples tour takes you to one of the most culturally rich and least visited corners of Pakistan. The temples are part of everyday village life, and the desert landscapes and hospitality of the Thari people are unforgettable.
Combine it with our Sindh Hindu Temples Tour or the Hinglaj Mata Yatra for a longer pilgrimage in Sindh.
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
Nagarparkar is close to the Indian border, so foreigners register with the police and may need permission for some areas. Our team arranges this in advance.
When to Go
November to February is the best time; the Thar is very hot in summer and green after the monsoon rains. 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 Thar temples tour.
