Mohenjo-daro — A city of the Indus, five thousand years on.

The excavated Great Bath of Mohenjo-daro with the stupa mound rising behind

Sindh

A city of the Indus, five thousand years on.

Photo: Saqib Qayyum / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

The Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. The city dates to the third millennium BC and was laid out with a regularity that still surprises: gridded streets, drains, a great bath.

It stands on the right bank of the Indus, 24 kilometres south of Larkana. Conservation here is a continuing effort against salt, groundwater and heat, which makes considerate visiting part of the site's protection.

World Heritage: Inscribed 1980
Dates to: 3rd millennium BC
From Larkana: 24 km
Generally visited: November to February
Coordinates: 27.329° N, 68.139° EView on a map

Seasons are general guidance. Mountain roads and passes open and close with the weather; check locally before travelling.

What draws people here

The citadel mound and Great Bath
Lower town streets
Site museum

Planning a visit

Getting there: Mohenjo-daro's own airport has had no scheduled flights since 2018. The nearest airport in regular use is Sukkur, about 110 km and two hours away by road through Larkana, which is about 30 km from the site. Trains stop at Dokri, 11 km away.
How long to allow: Half a day on site, usually as a day trip from Larkana or Sukkur.
Good to know: The site and museum are ticketed, with a separate rate for foreign visitors. Visit between November and February, because summer heat is extreme. Some governments advise against all but essential travel to upper Sindh, so check your own government's advice before booking.

General guidance, checked in September 2026. Visa rules, permits, flights and mountain roads change; confirm with official sources or a licensed operator before you book. We do not sell travel.

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