Larkana- the Eden of Sindh

Larkana, the 17th largest city of Pakistan, is situated in the north-west of Sindh. Referred to as the Eden of Sindh, Larakana is the 4th largest city in the province and is home to the historic Indus river.

Larkana is widely occupied by Sindhis. The Sindhi speaking population outweighs the rest of the tribes that speak languages such as Urdu, Baluchi, Brohi, Punjabi, Pashto and Seraiki. Essence of the Sindhi attire, Ajrak and Sindhi topi, are commonly worn here. When you are planning a trip to Larkana, it is very important to keep the weather conditions in mind – Larkana experiences the highest of temperatures in summer as well as extremely low temperatures in winter, 53.5 °C to -2 °C respectively.

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Mohenjo Daro

Mohenjo Daro was one of the largest cities of the ancient civilization which was abandoned along with the decline of the Indus valley civilization. It was rediscovered after 3700 years and some notable relics found were dancing girl, priest-king, seven-stranded necklace, Buddhist stupa, and much more, that represent its history.

Garhi Khuda Buksh

Garhi Khuda Bukshis a small village located in Larkana and is also home to the Mausoleum of Bhutto family. It is a popular destination amongst supporters of the Bhutto family who visit their graves whenever they visit the city. Shah Nawaz Bhutto, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Murtaza Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto are buried there.

Shahnawaz Bhutto Public Library

This library was commenced in 1984 and is greatly valued as it provides educational facilities to the public. It is home to books by more than 8000 authors and categories and also contains an internet café. The library plans to establish a museum in the future.

TIPS

Restaurants

Larkana is rich in agricultural crops and fruits. People enjoy eating out, and restaurants are mostly occupied with tourists. Some famous restaurants include Mehran restaurant and Al Mansoor Hotel.

Shopping

With its historic background, Larkana is known to have a modern structure. Everything is available here. Larkana has various shops and markets as well as shopping malls and you will find clothing based onAjrak patterns.

Hotels

Being one of the top tourist attractions, many hotels can be found in Larkana. You can visit Jovago’s website to find some of the best deals on the most popular hotels in the city. Log on to grab exclusive deals on hotels in Larkana.

Breakfasts from around the world

What is the first thing that comes into your mind after waking up? Breakfast! It is undoubtedly the most important meal of the day and starting your day with a good and healthy breakfast provides a boost to your entire day. Some people can’t start their day without breakfast, while others simply survive on tea or a glass of juice. Let’s explore the different breakfasts from around the world.

England

A traditional English breakfast includes bacon, fried, poached or scrambled eggs, fried or grilled tomatoes, fried mushrooms, bread toast with butter or jam, sausages, and baked beans. English tea is the main energy drink for English people.

France

French people generally do not prefer savory items for breakfast. The simplest and the most common meal is toast with jam. Apart from that, a pastry known as croissant is widely consumed. Breakfast cookies (sweet) are also desired. Any of these breakfasts is coupled with tea, coffee or hot chocolate.

Pakistan

Pakistanis like it heavy as oily food is a trademark. The traditional Pakistani breakfast is ‘Halwapoori’ that is a deep fried flour flat bread enjoyed with chickpea curry, spicy potato curry and sweet semolina dish. Other Pakistan’s favorite breakfast is ‘paratha’ which is a local version of flour bread topped with ‘ghee’.

America

Americans bulk up a single meal with lots of elements. The common breakfast is pancakes topped with maple syrup, whipped cream and fresh fruits. On a lighter side, they also enjoy cereal in milk. Of course, no American breakfast is complete without a doze of coffee.

India

Indians enjoy a variety of yummy breakfasts that include dosa-thin rice crepe stuffed with spicy fillings and chutneys, uttapam-vegetable pancake, aalooparatha- potato stuffed flour bread with a desi flavor, idli-rice bread paired with lentil stew and many more. Lassi is a refreshment that is very common for breakfast.
All of these meals sound super delicious! Which one of these breakfasts would you enjoy?

Making Effective New Year Resolutions

New Year resolutions follow shortly after celebrating the New Year. Usually, we tend to write a long list of things to accomplish in the year, but that has never worked out for me – the list becomes overwhelming! After some research, Jovago brings you some ways to stick to your resolutions:

1. Set realistic goals! Many people tend to create goals that are difficult to accomplish. Instead of this, break down your long-term goals into steps, so you can reward yourself along the way.

2. Avoid trying to fulfill previous resolutions since this will make you more anxious and frustrated.

3. Allow yourself to fail once in a while, and view it as a minor setback that in turn will make you stronger and more determined if you overcome it.

4. Invest in a journal, and track your progress. This is more interactive and journaling your successes is a useful and a good habit.

5. Share a few resolutions with friends and family who can encourage you and help you accomplish them.

We hope this list will help you stick to your goals. Also, make sure you make time to travel. You don’t need to take long and expensive trips, but instead take short trips throughout the year. Travel helps in refreshing your soul and it keeps you motivated in your current pursuits.

Know all about Abbottabad – the city of Pines

RelaAbbottabad city is a part of the Hazara region in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and is the capital of the Abbottabad district. The city is almost equidistant from Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Peshawar. It is a hill station with lovely weather, high-standard educational institutes and is popular because of the Pakistan Military Academy-KakulThe city was founded in 1853 by Major James Abbott, and the city was named after its founder. Abbottabad is known to be home to well-educated people and has the highest literacy rate in Pakistan. The main language spoken by about 95% of the population is Hindko, which is similar to Punjabi, along with Urdu and Pashto. The city is modernizing by the day

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Shimla Peak

Abbottabad is surrounded by hills, Shimla Peak is towards the north and Sarban Peak towards the south. Shimla’s cool, pine-clad pinnacle is plaited with paths and adds to the scenic outlook of the town and its environment. You can either trek or take a passenger jeep from upper Pine View Road to Shimla Peak, commonly known as Shimla Pahari in the local language.

Ilyasi Masjid

Ilyasi Masjid is an old and famous mosque built over a stream of water based in Nawanshehr. Adjacent to the mosque is a pond-like area where people can ride on the paddle-driven boats. There is also a hill close to the mosque which is a famous picnic spot in the city. This beautiful mosque includes a composite of spring-fed bathhouses and pools.

Haripur

Haripur is a city which is located on towards the sounth of Abbottabad. Haripur was built as a fortress  in 1822 by Hari Singh, a general of Ranjit Singh’s army who became the Governor of Hazara in the early 19^th century. The fort is now used as a police station and for government offices. There is also a British cemetery present there.

Tips

Restaurants

The people in Abbottabad love eating maize, wheat and rice. In Rural areas, desi ghee and lassi are largely consumed. People of Abbottabad are very fond of eating out. Some of the popular restaurants are Red Onion and Kaghan Café. Popular cuisines include chicken Karahi, Korma, Sajji and chapliKabab.

Shopping

Abbottabad is a cultural city with customary things to purchase like Turban, Kraquli, Patti caps and traditional chaddars. Shopping malls and arcades include Roshan Shopping Mall, Deemas Shopping Center, City Center shopping mall and many more.

Hotels

You will find the best range of top hotels like Pearl Continental to inexpensive guest houses. For a variety of options with discounted rates and deals, check Jovago’s website and book right away.

Money

Pakistan Rupees, All International Credit Cards (Visa/MasterCard) are accepted by the ATM.

Sneak preview of cities where World’s best New Year Celebrations take place each year

Here is a sneak preview of cities where World’s best New Year Celebrations take place each year. People from around the workd travel at this time of the year to enjoy the new year festivities.

1. New York City, New York

Times Square’s iconic 109-year-old tradition of watching the iconic ball drop continues to attract millions of people, whether it is in person or through the television. The ball weighs close to 12,000 pounds and is covered thousands of Waterford crystals, attracting lines of people from 10am onwards.

2. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Réveillon, is one of the world’s largest New Year’s celebrations. Millions of locals and tourists dress in white and fill the city’s beaches, throwing flowers into the waves at midnight for the African sea goddess Yemanjá. After this ceremony, the night is packed with music and dancing.

3. London, England

From the Thames Waterfront to the London Eye, London is buzzing with eager Londoners waiting for the city to be painted with sparks and colors. At midnight, the tower Big Ben chimes to the New Year.

4. Sydney, Australia

The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge is known for the world’s most spectacular fireworks productions watched at the waterfront.

5. Madrid, Spain

This New Year celebration begins by swallowing 12 grapes—one for each stroke of the clock at midnight. Finishing them on time is considered to be a sign of good luck in the upcoming year.

And of course, our beautiful Pakistan! Where fireworks start before midnight and keep going all night long. We can always trust Pakistani’s to celebrate all occasions!

Dengue Protection Tips – Travel Safely

Dengue fever is a serious viral disease transmitted by the bite of Aedes albopictus mosquito. The Aedes mosquito mainly bites during the daytime, however only female mosquitoes bite humans, as they need proteins to develop eggs. The virus is not contagious and cannot be spread directly from person to person. It causes an illness that can resemble flu. Dengue can be managed at home, however, it can become very severe.

To prevent or diagnose whether you may have dengue, here are a few useful tips!

To Prevent:

1. Wear protective clothing when outside: long-sleeved shirts and pants
2. Use a mosquito repellant containing DEET or lemon eucalyptus oil
3. During the early hours before the sunrise, and the evening before the sun sets, be sure to keep all doors and windows closed
4. Stay away from water bodies where mosquitos can breed: water in flower pots, ponds, etc.

To Diagnose:

1. High fever with chills, temperature goes up to 102 to 103 degrees causing discomfort.
2. Severe headache
3. Behind the eye pain and reddened eyes
4. Severe joint and muscle pain
5. Nausea and vomiting
6. Sore throat

Stay safe while traveling!

The Capital Of The Kohat District

Kohat is a city located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and is the capital of the Kohat district. The city is home to many different villages with diverse cultures. Kohat consisted of three tribes mainly Afridi, Khattak and Bangash and later on, more tribes started settling here, expanding the population.


Kohat city is named after a Buddhist king who, along with King Adh, settled beside the northern border of the district. Its history dates back to Emperor Babar’s era. Kohat has got great military importance as the ISSB Centre is located in the city for recruitment purposes. This city has shown immense developments and the people here are very keen towards development.
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Tanda Wildlife Park
Tanda Wildlife Park is the largest park in the province with a total area of 2800 acres. It consists of Tanda reservoir as well. Its magnificently rich and speckled landscape supports a range of mammals and birds, as well as a few reptiles. If you have affection with wildlife and animals, this is the place to be at.
Kohat fort
This ancient Kohat Fort was named as Adh fort after King Adh. Its significance is huge due to its location and tourist persistence. Much of the fort has tarnished into walls, but it still stands as a photographic destination for tourists. Having a walk around the fort to enjoy the beauty of its remains, and indulge in its historic memories should be a visitor’s next thing to do.
Kohat Tunnel
Also known as the Pak-Japan Tunnel, it is 1.9 km long that connects Kohat city with Darra Adam Khel. This is a development that was made in response to skip the dangerous route in this area. This tunnel is very helpful for trade purpose. Of course, it is an important site for tourists as well.
TIPS
Restaurants
The two most famous restaurants, according to customer reviews are Shelton restaurant and Green Hill restaurant. As Kohat belongs to KPK, chaplikababs are the most popular and loved dish of the city. You will also find some delicious seafood in restaurants in Kohat.
Shopping
The top 3 markets in Kohat are Anarkali Bazaar, Fortress stadium and Al Falah square. The city is famous for handicrafts, mud crafts, Peshawari chapals and more. Apart from the specialty products, there is nothing that you cannot find and shop for easily in Kohat city.
Hotels
You can easily find a range of economical guest houses and hotels on Jovago.com and book them online, paying on arrival. Some of them include Royal Green guest house and City Lodge.