Tharparker Desert


Umarkot

Umerkot is famous in the sub-continent as the birth place of the Moghul Emperor Akbar (in1542) This Ralput fort is situated at one end of Tharparkar desert which is over 28.000 square km in area. This Thar Desert is surrounded by rising sand and hills and is a continuation of the Rajasthan arid zone. Tharparkar has folklore, unique landscape, flora and fauna or rather a culture of its own. It provides a distinct fact and an absorbing study of Sindhi culture East of Indus.

Umerkot is famous for beautiful embroidery until recently a community of jogis or snake charmers lived outside Umarkot but following the prolonged drought left to return eventually when weather conditions improved. At the site today there is a small museum devoted to Akbar's life.

Diplo with numerous salt lakes and Naukot are major towns southwest of endless stretch of barren sand which can be viewed all around you. There are however some patches of habitable regions. For instance about 70 km from Naukot, facility of telephone is available at Mithi, a flourishing town for woolen blankets and embroidery.

Further down the road, another prosperous town Islamkot is encountered 40 km. The Rajputs came and settled down here and have strong resemblance to Rajasthan dwellers. On the way to Virwah, 68 km from Islamkot. The traveler comes across "Abhe Ka Thar' goth of the Bheel tribe and Bhelwah of the Moro - this area is noted for succulent fruit. Nagarparkar is 23 km south of Virwah and in the northeast Somi Ji Veri. En route to Chachro is the peacock birral region

Tharparkar

Virwah it is 4 miles from Nagarparhar. Close to Virwah are the remains of an old town of Parinagar with its remains of Jain temples, till the 6th century Parinagar was a flourishing town. It is now a heap of ruins. From these ruins a carved block of marble was found by Mr. Giles. a former Deputy Commissioner which may be seen at the Karachi Museum.



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