Aaj TV English News - Pakistan https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:16:30 +0500 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:16:30 +0500 60 Thar Desert Train Safari: Ticket prices, routes and details revealed https://english.aaj.tv/news/330401990/thar-desert-train-safari-ticket-prices-routes-and-details-revealed <p><strong>The Sindh government launched a new Safari train on Saturday that will provide a unique path through the province. Called the Thar Desert Train Safari, the experience will bring a new option for leisure for tourists in Pakistan.</strong></p> <p>Here is all you need to know about the train:</p> <h2><a id="how-long-is-the-train-journey" href="#how-long-is-the-train-journey" class="heading-permalink" aria-hidden="true" title="Permalink"></a>How long is the train journey?</h2> <p>The journey will be two days in duration.</p> <h2><a id="where-will-the-train-journey-take-you" href="#where-will-the-train-journey-take-you" class="heading-permalink" aria-hidden="true" title="Permalink"></a>Where will the train journey take you</h2> <p>The Thar Desert Train Safari follows a route from Karachi, passing through Hyderabad and Mir Purkhas, before reaching Chhor and finally Khokhrapar Zero Point.</p> <p>The Thar Desert Train Safari departs from Karachi Cantt. Station at 10:00 AM on Saturday, arriving at Chhor (Parchi Jeveri) at 5:00 PM. The evening includes sunset viewing, camping, a bonfire, music, and dinner. On Sunday, the journey continues from Chhor at 7:00 AM, reaching Khokhrapar Zero Point at 8:30 AM for breakfast and sightseeing. The return to Karachi Cantt. Station departs Khokhrapar at 11:00 AM, arriving at 6:00 PM.</p> <h2><a id="what-are-the-activities-you-can-do-on-the-trip" href="#what-are-the-activities-you-can-do-on-the-trip" class="heading-permalink" aria-hidden="true" title="Permalink"></a>What are the activities you can do on the trip?</h2> <p>At Chhor (Parchi Jeveri), the tour includes sunset viewing, a bonfire, music, and dinner. Overnight accommodations are available either onboard the train, at a campsite, or in resorts at Parchi Jever.</p> <h2><a id="how-many-passengers-will-be-on-the-train" href="#how-many-passengers-will-be-on-the-train" class="heading-permalink" aria-hidden="true" title="Permalink"></a>How many passengers will be on the train?</h2> <p>The train consists of two business-class bogies with a combined capacity of 108 passengers, along with a dining car and a power van.</p> <h2><a id="what-will-the-train-cost" href="#what-will-the-train-cost" class="heading-permalink" aria-hidden="true" title="Permalink"></a>What will the train cost?</h2> <p>According to the Sindh Tourism Development Corporation, tickets for the train ride will begin at Rs30,000 per adult.</p> The Sindh government launched a new Safari train on Saturday that will provide a unique path through the province. Called the Thar Desert Train Safari, the experience will bring a new option for leisure for tourists in Pakistan.

Here is all you need to know about the train:

How long is the train journey?

The journey will be two days in duration.

Where will the train journey take you

The Thar Desert Train Safari follows a route from Karachi, passing through Hyderabad and Mir Purkhas, before reaching Chhor and finally Khokhrapar Zero Point.

The Thar Desert Train Safari departs from Karachi Cantt. Station at 10:00 AM on Saturday, arriving at Chhor (Parchi Jeveri) at 5:00 PM. The evening includes sunset viewing, camping, a bonfire, music, and dinner. On Sunday, the journey continues from Chhor at 7:00 AM, reaching Khokhrapar Zero Point at 8:30 AM for breakfast and sightseeing. The return to Karachi Cantt. Station departs Khokhrapar at 11:00 AM, arriving at 6:00 PM.

What are the activities you can do on the trip?

At Chhor (Parchi Jeveri), the tour includes sunset viewing, a bonfire, music, and dinner. Overnight accommodations are available either onboard the train, at a campsite, or in resorts at Parchi Jever.

How many passengers will be on the train?

The train consists of two business-class bogies with a combined capacity of 108 passengers, along with a dining car and a power van.

What will the train cost?

According to the Sindh Tourism Development Corporation, tickets for the train ride will begin at Rs30,000 per adult.

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