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:
The journey will be two days in duration.
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.
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.
The train consists of two business-class bogies with a combined capacity of 108 passengers, along with a dining car and a power van.
According to the Sindh Tourism Development Corporation, tickets for the train ride will begin at Rs30,000 per adult.