Overview
Shikarpur is a small city and capital of Shikarpur District in Sindh province, Pakistan. It sits about 29 km west of the right bank of the Indus River, with a railway station located 37 km northwest of Sukkur.
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Before you go
Connectivity
The area code for Shikarpur is 726. International callers use +92 before the local number.
Language
Sindhi is the primary language spoken. Urdu is widely understood for inter-regional communication.
Shopping
Famous for pickles, Sindhi Topi and Ajrak textiles, and Ralli Quilts. Dhak Bazar is a notable shopping area.
Transport
Shikarpur has a railway station providing connections to Sukkur and other Sindh destinations. Within the city, use rickshaws and Qinqis or hire a car from near the Clock Tower.