Larkana
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Larkana is the fourth largest city in Sindh. It serves as the HQ of the district of Larkana. It is largely known throughout Pakistan for its association with the Bhutto family. The historical name of Larkana until the year 1901 was Chandka. In August 2000, Larkana celebrated the hundredth anniversary of its founding.
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Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThe closest airport is 30 km away in Mohenjo-daro, from where you can get direct flights from Karachi. Pakistan's national carrier PIA operates direct and non-direct flights from Karachi to Mohenjo-daro. Direct flights run four times a week and take one hour, while the non-direct flights make a stop at Sukkur Airport and operate only on Fridays. Larkana railway station serves the city. There are two trains each day briefly stop at Larkana railway station: the Bolan Mail is run between Karachi and Quetta and has economical and air-conditioned class, while the Khushal Khan Khattak Express is run between Karachi and Peshawar and has only economical class. Larkana is on National Highway N-55 (the Indus Highway). The 1,264-km-long N-55 runs from Karachi to Peshawar and one can easily get a bus for Larkana from cities situated along the highway....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
There are plenty of taxis, buses, vans and motorcycle rickshaws in city. Most people come to visit Mohenjo-daro, which is thoroughly covered in its own article. There are a couple of bazaars in the town. Popular among locals are Khataan market, which sells pickle flavours, Sonarki market, and Machi market. You may buy some good quality Sindhi caps and traditional Ajrak here at affordable prices. The most popular restaurants are Al Mansoor Hotel and Restaurant, Sambara Inn Hotel and Restaurant. There is also a KFC outlet on Station Rd. Most hotels mentioned below in the 'Sleep' section run a restaurant that is open for non-staying guests as well.
Money & Budget
There are a couple of bazaars in the town. Popular among locals are Khataan market, which sells pickle flavours, Sonarki market, and Machi market. You may buy some good quality Sindhi caps and traditional Ajrak here at affordable prices. The most popular restaurants are Al Mansoor Hotel and Restaurant, Sambara Inn Hotel and Restaurant. There is also a KFC outlet on Station Rd. Most hotels mentioned below in the 'Sleep' section run a restaurant that is open for non-staying guests as well.
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LARKANA: Kashmir Day rallies were taken out in Pakistan's Larkana on Friday to show solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
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LARKANA: Kashmir Day rallies were taken out in Pakistan's Larkana on Friday to show solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
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LARKANA: Kashmir Day rallies were taken out in Pakistan's Larkana on Friday to show solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
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LARKANA: Kashmir Day rallies were taken out in Pakistan's Larkana on Friday to show solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
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LARKANA: Kashmir Day rallies were taken out in Pakistan's Larkana on Friday to show solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
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LARKANA: Kashmir Day rallies were taken out in Pakistan's Larkana on Friday to show solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
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