Boodesir was established about two thousand three hundred and sixty-eight the moon outshines the planets, so Parkur stands pre-eminent amongst the years since (i.e. 512 B.C.). Parkur is the most delightful of countries, and thirty-five thousand countries of the earth. Boodesir is a town where all is is to the surrounding districts as ornamental as armlets to a lovely woman. peace and happiness, and there Purmar Khengar rules; and there much Like as the Geeta (Hindoo Shaster) surpasses other books, and Seeta trade is carried on, and the women are so beautiful that they resemble (Ramchunds wife) excels other women, and like as Behr trumpet is more fairies, and they are moreover discreet and clever. esteemed than other musical instruments, and the Maroo mountain towers over all others; and lastly, like as Indre is renowned amongst deities, and Memoir on Thar and Parkur: S.N Raikes, 1856 Thardeep Rural Development Programme TRDP Tourism (TRDP) Envisioning the most likely futuristic change(s) in Tharparkar in the light of Thar Coal, communication, road network and infrastructure development, and resultantly the emergence of tourism as one the major TRDP evolved from a 1987 drought relief project in livelihood options, TRDP planned to manage these changes in order: the Tharparkar Desert of Sindh. The project brought t To facilitate poor communities develop livelihood options and get into focus the plight of the poor and provided relief for families suffering benefits from incoming opportunities. from malnutrition and food shortage. t Provide tourism services through community to tourists and visitors Following the successful implementation of the relief project, TRDP registered as a rural support programme, under Societies Act 1860 as a non-profit Nagarparkar Development Project (NDP) was prepared in consultation organization in 1998. with Hassan & Polak Architects in 2009. The master plan encompasses Mission: many aspects to promote tourism in Tharparkar. Enlarging the choices of marginalized people, focusing on women and In Tharparkar; Nagarparkar, Mithi and Islamkot along with several working children to achieve greater impact on reducing poverty by working villages likely; Kasbo, Viravah, Bhodesar, Gorri, Bhalva, salt and coal mines with all stakeholders. area are potential tourists places. Once the road is constructed connecting Goal: Nagarparkar with Mithi, last four years trend suggests that on an average TRDP helps marginalized people benefit from the development process 1700-2000 persons visit Nagarparkar in monsoon and winter seasons. At through participatory, gender-sensitive approaches in order to eliminate a modest estimate, about 400,000 persons will be visiting Nagarparkar poverty and child labor in Sindh. taluka per year as tourists or for socio-religious purposes by 2015. TRDP has established Tourism, Culture and Heritage Complex with the Themes: support of Government of Sindh through community Development Program t Social Mobilization (CDP) in Nagarparkar to provide residential facility to tourists. t Poverty Reduction t Social Sector Development The village tourism groups (VTGs) sell their services to tourist and t Social Protection visitors at Nagarparkar, Kasbo, Gorri, Bhodesar, Virawah and Sardharo. t Disaster Preparedness & Management Gadhi Bhit Mithi: Breathtaking site for women and children, 1000 feet altitude sand dune in the west of Mithi enables tourists to have a birds eye view of the city. Nagarparkar: Fifteenth century beautiful, Jain Temple situated near Chandan Gadh, opposite to TRDP-Culture shop at the foothills of Karujhar in old bazar.
Nagarparkar: GoS initiative to support TRDP through Community Development Program, Nagarparkar: An awesome view of Thardeep- Tourism, Culture and Heritage Complex. Five Thardeep - Tourism, Culture and Heritage Complex, a model of traditional architect is a marvelous cottages offer a quality residential facility to tourists. residential facility for tourists.
Anchleshwar: A pilgrim site located over Karunjhar hills situated at five kilometers to Nagarparkar.
Sardharo: Hindu pilgrim site situated 5 km to Nagarpakkar inside Karunjhar hills range. Religious rituals are performed at here and festivals celebrated in spring and monsoon seasons.
Bhodessar: Jain Temple survived myriad of disasters is in shambles. The incredible architect The oldest mosque in Tharparkar: The Beautiful mosque built by Mahamood Shah Begro of the building still attracts thousands of visitors. in 1505 A. D, situated in the village of Bhodessar near Nagarparkar.
Kasbo: A popular tourists destination. The festivals are celebrated in monsoon and spring seasons at Ramapir and Shiva temples
Islamkot: Thar Coal, growing markets and SantNenuram Ashram attract thousands of tourists and visitors to beautiful town of Islamkot. MarvijoKhooh, Bhalwa: Marvi the symbol of patriotism was a beautiful girl, native of Bhalwa forcefully kidnaped by king Umar Soomro of Umarkot in14th century A. D. The festival is celebrated in the village. Gorri: The thirteenth century Gorri Temple is an exhibition of architect, stone carving and Gorri: Gorrivillage is situated 30 km to Nagarparkar at Mith-Nagar road. The village tourism mural painting situated at 1km to Gorri village. groups (VTGs) provides camel safari and horse riding services to tourists visiting Gorri Temple. Viravah-Parinagar: Thirteenth century Jain Temple situated at 19 km to Nagarparkar at Mithi-NagarViravah- road. Parinagar: Several folklores affiliated with beautiful Sangah Lake is a favorite Parinagar was a seaport and a business center when Alexander the Great invaded sub-continent.destination for birds in winter. A Jain temple is also situated near the lake. RELIGIOUS, NATIONAL, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL FESTIVALS CELEBRATED IN THARPARKAR
FESTIVALS MONTH / SEASON t Makar Sankrati: Full Moon night, Mostly falls on January 14 January t Shivratri: Festival celebrated allover Tharparkar specially in Sardharo, Kasbo, Nagarparkar and Mithi. February / March t Pakistan Day: Celebrated in allover Tharparkar specially school children arrange trips in groups to Nagarparkar March 23 t Holi: Festival of colors March / April t Akha Teej: Farmers Day April / May Festivals of Monsoon t Teej: Socio cultural events specially for women July / August t Ghan Ghor: Socio cultural events specially for women July / August t Thadhri: Celebrated in allover Tharparkar August / September t Janam Ashtamy: Birth day of Lord Krishna August / September Local Festivals (Mella) t Marvi Mella: Celebrated in village Bhalwa, Nagarparkar Spring / Monsoon t Bhagat Hardas Mella: Celebrated in Mithi, Tharparkar August / September t Sant Neenuram Mella: Celebrated in Islamkot, Tharparkar September / October t Misri Shah Mella: Celebrated in Mithi, Tharparkar Subject to Moon t Parbrihm Mella: Celebrated in village Verijhap, Diplo, Tharparkar t Independence Day: Most favorite day for tourists & visitors to Nagarparkar, Mithi, Tharparkar August 14 t Eid Melad-ul-Nabi: Celebrated in allover Tharparkar Subject to Moon t Eid-ul-Fitr: Celebrated in allover TharparkarSubject to Moon t Eid-ul-Azha: Celebrated in allover Tharparkar Subject to Moon t Diwali: Festival of lights celebrated in allover Tharparkar October / November t Sindhi Culture Day: Culture and Ekta Day December ROUTE MAP: KARACHI VIA MITHI TO NAGARPARKAR
Distances
Karachi to Mithi via Hyd: 400 Km. Karachi to Mithi via Badin 300 Km. Karachi to Mithi via Mirpurkhas -Ukot430 Km. Hyderabad to Mithi 205 Km. Badin to Mithi 110 Km. Mirpurkhas to Mithi 150 Km. Umerkot to Mithi 90 Km Naukot to Mithi 50 Km. Mithi to Islamkot 45 Km. Mithi to Gorri 105 Km. Mithi to Bhalwa 110 Km. Mithi to Viravah 130 km. Mithi to Bhodesar 145 Km. Mithi to Nagarparkar 150 Km. Nagarparkar to Kasbo 15 Km.