Thar Desert Train Safari to depart today from Karachi
Published On 13 Aug, 2026
The special train will depart from Karachi and travel through Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas and Umerkot before reaching Khokhrapar, offering passengers an opportunity to explore the region’s historical and cultural heritage.
The safari will be inaugurated at Karachi Cantonment Railway Station by Sindh Minister for Culture and Tourism Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah.
More than 165 tourists are expected to take part in the journey, which will include visits to historical and cultural sites across Sindh as well as the Pakistan-India border area.
A special Independence Day ceremony will also be held at Parchi Ji Veri, where participants will mark the occasion.