A road trip to Thatta

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Thatta is a quaint old town just 98 km east of Karachi, making it a good destination for a weekend retreat. It boasts of historical monuments like Makli Hills, the largest necropolis in the world, and the Shah Jahan Mosque.

One of the most enjoyable ways to reach Thatta is by going on a road trip along the N-5.

Follow us as we show you the interesting moments on our journey from Karachi to Thatta. The destination itself was not necessarily the highlight of the day, but the little things that were seen along the way made the whole trip unforgettable.

– Photos by Tang Hui Huan/Dawn.com, text by Claire Chin Jing Yi and Sharifah Fadhilah Alshahab/Dawn.com

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