Sukkur Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Sindh, Pakistan
About Sukkur
When Arabs invaded Sukkur (Sindh) in the 8th century (712 A.D.), they found an extreme climate of hot and cold, and called itSaqar, which means intense. Sukkur is nicknamedDarya Dinomeaning the gift of river, as without the Indus the city would be a desert. Sukkur has many attractions to keep the tourist busy. Alor (or Aror, Sukkur) held the status of capital under the reign of Musikanos, when Alexander invaded the region in 326 BCE. The Rai Dynasty built a huge temple of Shiva. Lloyd Barrage on River Indus consist of 66 gates and many more as Lansdowne Bridge Rohr, Tomb of Mian Adam Shah Kalhoro, Sadh Belo Temple on River Indus, Lab-e-Mehran, Ayub Gate, Masum Shah jo minar (Masum Shah), Sateen jo Aastan (Seven Sisters) and Shahi Bazar. Sukkur has been an important strategic center and tra
Top Attractions in Sukkur
Explore the best things to see and do in Sukkur:
- ★Bakhar Fort
- ★Boat ride at river Indus side
- ★Fishing near Indus River
- ★G. A. Shah Tomb - Old Sukkur
- ★Lab-e-Mehran
- ★Lansdowne Bridge Rohri
- ★Manzilgah Mosque
- ★Masum Shah Minaret
Where to Eat in Sukkur
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Channa Cholay with Naan
- 🍴Chicken Karahi of Student Chicken near Clock tower
- 🍴Dinner / Lunch at Taj Hotel, Rohri Toll plaza
- 🍴Dolphin Bakery cakes
- 🍴Fruit Chat at Neem ki Chari
- 🍴Kachori and Samose
Where to Stay in Sukkur
- 🏨Comfort Inn
- 🏨Forum Inn Hotel
- 🏨Mehran Hotel
Sukkur Travel Guide Sections
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