Major city · Pakistan
Mohenjo-daroموئن جو دڙو
Go for one day, October to March, based in Larkana: the ruins are a 30 km (19 mi) drive and there is almost nowhere to sleep on site.Go for one day, October to March, based in Larkana: the ruins are a 19 mi (30 km) drive and there is almost nowhere to sleep on site.
Mohenjo-daro is a Bronze Age city of the Indus Valley Civilisation, built around 2600 BCE and abandoned around 1900 BCE, on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1980. It sits in rural Sindh about 30 km south of Larkana, reachable by road, by a daily train to Dokri, or by a small aircraft from Karachi. The site is a pedestrians-only complex of brick streets, drains and wells, walked in two to four hours; the museum, canteen and resthouse sit near the entrance gate. Almost everyone visits as a day trip from Larkana.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- PKR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Sep (extreme heat, 40 °C (104 °F)+)avoid Apr–Sep (extreme heat, 104 °F (40 °C)+)
- Airports
- MJD · LHE
- Nights
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- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Pakistan ↗Check your own government travel advice for Pakistan before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Pakistan ↗Get the visa only through the official online system (visa.nadra.gov.pk); some areas need a separate permit (NOC) or police registration.
- Pakistan ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to the provinces you will visit before you rely on it.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Mohenjo-daro15 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mohenjo-daro, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Pakistani rupee (PKR, Rs) in cash for almost everything outside big-city hotels and malls; carry US dollars as backup.Pakistan-wide
- SIM or eSIMJazz, Zong, Telenor and Ufone sell SIMs with passport and biometric registration at franchise shops (not usually at the airport).Pakistan-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; bottled water everywhere.Pakistan-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10%.Pakistan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Pakistan-wide
- SafetyThe ruins themselves are calm and easy to walk; the real risks are extreme heat, long rural drives and the region's security picture.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug or hose elsewhere.Pakistan-wide
- Emergency numbers15 police · 1122 Rescue · 115 Edhi ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday midday prayers close many shops for 2–3 hours; government offices close at weekends; Ramadan shortens hours.Pakistan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMJD Mohenjo-daro Airport (Adjacent to the site; small propeller aircraft only, limited weekly flights from Karachi.).
- Getting aroundInside the complex you walk: it is pedestrians-only, no bicycles or vehicles, with brick paths linking the upper (west) and lower (east) settlements.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealRest-house lunch or dinner / breakfastRs 500Rs 200
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, Larkana to the siteUnder Rs 1,000 with bargaining
- Museum or sight ticketSite entrance, foreign visitor (includes museum)Rs 3,000
- Budget bedRest-house basic room (on site), a night, per roomPKR 3,000
- Mid-range bedRest-house basic room (on site), a night, per roomPKR 3,000
- High-end bedRest-house basic room (on site), a night, per roomPKR 3,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget PKR 6,000 · Mid PKR 12,000 · High PKR 22,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MJD Mohenjo-daro Airport (Adjacent to the site; small propeller aircraft only, limited weekly flights from Karachi.) · LHE Lahore (via connecting flight) (Not local: most visitors fly into Karachi or Lahore and continue by road or rail.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
May
Avoid
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
Jun
Avoid
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
Jul
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Aug
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Oct
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jul (2 rain days), driest Oct (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mohenjo-daro: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1 rd
Feb
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Apr
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
May
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
1 rd
Jun
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
1 rd
Jul
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
2 rd
Aug
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
2 rd
Sep
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
Oct
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
0 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Inside the complex you walk: it is pedestrians-only, no bicycles or vehicles, with brick paths linking the upper (west) and lower (east) settlements. Bring water, a hat and closed shoes; the heat makes even a short walk tiring. From Larkana, hire a taxi or rickshaw for the 30 km run (under an hour); shared vans and rickshaws also run to a bypass near the site. The railway station serving the site is at Dokri, about 11 km away, with rickshaws onward.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Larkana
goDoor to door: About 45–60 min
Taxi or rickshaw, about 30 km (19 mi) northTaxi or rickshaw, about 19 mi (30 km) north
The base town for hotels, food and onward transport.
Sukkur
overnightDoor to door: 3–4 h
Road via the N-55 Indus Highway, or train
Too far for a return day; sleep there and continue north.
Shikarpur, Sindh
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–2 h from Larkana
Road from Larkana
Historic town, but check current local advice before going.
Khairpur
overnightDoor to door: 2.5–3.5 h
Road or rail north of Larkana
Combine with Sukkur rather than a day return.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Archaeology Rest-house (on site)
The only lodging at the complex, run by the archaeology department; about nine rooms, some air-conditioned, cafeteria on site. Book ahead.
Larkana
The practical base: 30 km (19 mi) north, with the widest choice of hotels, restaurants and transport. Most visitors sleep here and drive down for the day.The practical base: 19 mi (30 km) north, with the widest choice of hotels, restaurants and transport. Most visitors sleep here and drive down for the day.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rs 6,000–10,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rs 10,000–18,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rs 18,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Larkana hotel double room1 × 1 night × PKR 12,000 | PKR 12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × PKR 12,000 | PKR 24,000 |
| Site entrance, foreigners (includes museum)2 × PKR 3,000 | PKR 6,000 |
| Taxi Larkana to site and back1 × PKR 2,000 · Rickshaw cheaper. | PKR 2,000 |
| Meals at the rest-house cafeteria2 × PKR 500 · Breakfast about Rs 200. | PKR 1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | PKR 4,500 |
| Trip total≈ PKR 24,750 per person per day, bed included | PKR 49,500 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights and long-distance transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Site entrance, foreign visitor (includes museum) | Rs 3,000 |
| Site entrance, local visitor | Rs 20 |
| Rickshaw, Mohenjo-daro station to the site | Rs 200 |
| Taxi, Larkana to the site | Under Rs 1,000 with bargaining |
| Rest-house lunch or dinner / breakfast | Rs 500 / Rs 200 |
| Train seat, Karachi to Dokri (non-AC / AC) | Rs 400 / Rs 1,000 |
| Flight, Karachi to Mohenjo-daro, one wayLimited weekly flights. | About Rs 6,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat is the main hazard: April to September regularly exceeds 40 °C (104 °F) and shade is scarce.Summer heat is the main hazard: April to September regularly exceeds 104 °F (40 °C) and shade is scarce.
- Do not climb on the brick structures; the site is fragile and erosion-threatened.
- Snakes have been seen among the ruins; watch your step and do not disturb them.
- The site's own airport takes only small aircraft and flights are limited: confirm before planning around them.
- Check current government travel advice for Sindh and register your itinerary before you go.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 15
- Rescue
- 1122
- Edhi ambulance
- 115
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Mohenjo-daroموئن جو دڙو
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My bed tonight
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براہ کرم اس پتے پرTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police15
- Rescue1122
- Edhi ambulance115
Embassy
No embassies in Mohenjo-daro or Larkana; most are in Islamabad, with consulates in Karachi and Lahore. Register your trip with yours before travelling.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Larkana → Mohenjo-daro, taxi: under Rs 1,000 with bargaining, under 1 h
- Larkana → Mohenjo-daro, rickshaw: about Rs 500
- Karachi → Mohenjo-daro, flight: about Rs 6,000 one way, about 1 h, limited weekly flights
Say or show
- السلام علیکم — Hello (as-salaam alaikum)
- شکریہ — Thank you (shukriya)
- یہ کتنے کا ہے؟ — How much is it? (yeh kitne ka hai)
- داخلہ کہاں ہے؟ — Where is the entrance? (dakhla kahan hai)
- براہ کرم مجھے اس پتے پر لے چلیں — Please take me to this address (bara-e-karam mujhe is patte par le chalein)
- مجھے مدد کی ضرورت ہے — I need help (mujhe madad ki zaroorat hai)
Carry cash: card payment is unreliable at the site and in Larkana.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mohenjo-daro. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Sep (extreme heat, 40 °C+)
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for MJD and Larkana: last road departure field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters inside the complex with rescue anchors: entrance gate and museum, Great Bath, granary and upper settlement, lower settlement.
- Place pages with verified opening hours and ticket prices (site, museum, resthouse) and eat pages for Larkana.
- Heat and hostile-arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.