Oranges (1kg) | USD 0.94 |
Local cheese (1kg) | USD 4.46 |
Rice (white) | USD 1.25 |
1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.99 |
Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 70.72 |
Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 5.07 |
Coke bottle | USD 0.35 |
1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 50.56 |
Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 68.67 |
Potato (1kg) | USD 0.39 |
Khairpur sits at the heart of Khairpur District in the province of Sindh. It is one India’s largest cities and is famous for dates. Dates or date palms are elongated grape-like fruits and are considered staple food in the Middle East. An industrialized urban space, its major export products include silk, textiles, soap, leather goods and carpets. The affluent history and culture of Khairpur has been a big help to the booming tourism industry. Cheap flights to Khairpur are also made available all year round to attract tourists from all over the world.
Ancient and historic buildings surround the city. The most notable of all is the Faiz Mahal. Built by the Talpur clan in the late 1700’s, the structure reflects classical architecture and western influences in the interior’s design. The details of the walls and façade are so fine, you know it was built to last forever. The pre-historic site of Kot Doji is said to be first inhabited back in 2,500 B.C. The Shah Abdul Latif University has kept up with modernization in terms of education, but still managed to preserve the beauty of its buildings.
Not far from the city is the Jamal Shah Lake where the burial site of Jamal Shah is found. The water of this lake became popular for its healing properties on skin diseases. There are six beautiful lakes more that are nestled in the village of Dubbi aside from the lake of Jamal Shah. Fishing and bird watching are the usual activities done in this area. The Rohri Hills is another famous tourist attraction. Here, you will find tombs of some of the great men of Pakistan. Biking and trekking also draw crowds to this area regularly. Thar Desert is also a must-visit for their amazing sand dunes and breath-taking sceneries.
Touring the city can be so much fun and tiring at the same time. There are several affordable hotels in Khairpur that you can choose from. From grade A accommodations to transient houses, the city can provide you with a comfortable dwelling place while in here.
Consider booking cheap flights to Khairpur online. There are plenty of travel websites that offer good deals.