00:00So come, today let us take a detailed tour of this historic and lively city of Sindh, which is known as
00:06It is also called the Crown of River Sindh or Crown Jewel of the Indus.
00:11Yes, we are talking about Sakkar, this is not an ordinary city, but a place where
00:16It is where you can find everything from Deva Hekal Dhachas and Rohani Sookhan to the fun songs of the narrow streets.
00:24So let's start this wonderful journey properly.
00:28But before we begin, consider an interesting fact. A large, 19th-century steel rod,
00:36What is the common thing between a shrine situated at a height of three hundred feet and a huge crispy jalebi?
00:43It could be. B
00:58Timing the Mighty Indus means controlling the powerful flows of the Sindh River.
01:28Bringing the rebellious river under one rule is truly nothing short of a miracle. And it's amazing!
01:35So the water from this Devahikal Barrage has changed the map of this entire region.
01:40Many large canals originate from it. A prominent example is the Nara River.
01:44This canal is so wide that even the world famous Suez Canal seems small in comparison.
01:50This forced distribution of water has apparently breathed new life into the barren lands of this region.
01:56Forgiven.
01:57Please keep this number 66 in mind because it is because of these 66 divine doors installed here that Daryai Sindh is known as
02:05That's tremendous flow control. And how much does a door weigh? A full 50 tons. Think again,
02:1350 tons. Engineering
02:15The mastery and detail with which this system has been designed is simply amazing.
02:22The story of the temple is quite old. It was first pictured in 1868. It was only in 1923 that it was completed.
02:30started and its completion in 1932
02:33It happened. But of course, even such an old system faces challenges over time.
02:40In 2024, when the Kharif crop was in full swing, gate numbers 44 and 77 were severely damaged.
02:48After which, as per the plan of the World Bank, the month
02:51Teams of engineers then had to work day and night to repair the dam.
02:57Now, let's move on to the second part: bridging sugar and rhodi. The magic of combining sugar and rhodi.
03:06The repair of the Lanstown Bridge
03:07Pahani is no less than a sensational exploration film. The first survey of this area was conducted in 1872. Then, in 1887, London
03:16Fruit began to flow in. Just imagine a time when there weren't the modern cranes we have today.
03:23How dangerous it would be to assemble these heavy parts while suspended in midair at a height of 180 feet.
03:31Sadly, six workers lost their lives during the difficult work. Finally, in March 1889,
03:39I'm in its brilliant IF
03:52Zain was widely ridiculed. He ruthlessly labeled her a weird, hilarious creation and said, "This is not
03:59So, it's not a good craft of construction, nor is it good engineering. But time has proven these skeptics completely wrong.
04:06And this beloved bridge is like the peak of the mountain.
04:14Away from these heavy and noisy machines, into a little spiritual peace. In the middle of the ocean of synths
04:22Sadhu Bela is a very beautiful place which was established in 1823. Reaching there is itself a great adventure.
04:30It has three
04:43And it is difficult to estimate the peace one gets after reaching there. On one side there is the loud noise of the river waves.
04:51And there are heavy sounds of the rain and right in the middle of it is this delicate white Panaga where hundred year old trees,
04:59Old Libraries and
05:00And on the walls are intricate carvings depicting the noise of the outside world and the peace of this place.
05:06This is a wonderful outcome. Well, in this journey, the wonder of heights is not limited to bridges only. It is three hundred feet.
05:14This Pir Syed Maqsood Alisha
05:29One is simply astonished and just before entering the bustling markets of the city
05:35It is very important to mention the beauty of Lab Mehran Park, here there is dense shade of centuries old trees and
05:44The moment the sun sets on the river water
06:02The Shahi Bazaar of Sakhar is a completely different world, with the old Clock Tower dating back to 1849 and the Victoria Market dating back to 1883.
06:15Even today they stand proudly like the protectors of the British era, but beneath these ancient buildings lie the present-day
06:21Jadeed Electronics and
06:22And the spectacle of the extremely delicious street food stalls is simply worth seeing.
06:28Such a beautiful gathering is rarely seen in this intense heat and rush of the market.
06:34There is only one secret to peace, the tradition of Sind
06:49This cool mashroob, made with a mixture of ingredients, is so refreshing that it can help in countering the scorching heat of Sindh.
06:56No one can break this silence
06:58Well, there is another amazing thing found in sugar. We all have eaten jalebi in general.
07:05Has his elder brother ever tried Jalebi?
07:09For the last fifty years, this deva is available here on a family cart for just fifty rupees, tomorrow jalebi will be sold.
07:16Used to be
07:16It is very crispy and hard from outside but while eating it becomes so soft that it just melts in the mouth.
07:23Go, it's a tremendous thing
07:24There is also a very interesting competition of tastes here.
07:28On one side are the famous rabdi and khoya milk chilled bottles from Kaim Abbasi Sweets, which have been around since the 1980s.
07:36There is so much demand for them that the store's freezers are always full.
07:40And just across the street from the market, a 60-year-old stall is a long walk down the narrow lanes.
07:47Where you get extremely crispy Kachori and spicy potato chickpea curry.
07:51This balance of sweet and salty is the real life of the sugar markets.
07:57Now we come to the last and perhaps the most interesting part of this trip.
08:02The Grand Sucker Fest: A feast hard to forget
08:07The story of Irtiqa of the city's most famous Sindri restaurant is truly tragic.
08:13In 2004, it was just a small truck stop serving basic food.
08:18But today it has become a fine dining empire comprising of several halls and outdoor settings.
08:25Where the aroma of food draws people from far and wide
08:28Just listening to the menu here makes one's heart glow.
08:31Just imagine, three hundred different dishes on the menu of a single restaurant.
08:37Such a great variety is truly amazing.
08:41And this is the reason why there is a crowd of people here every day.
08:45Whoever comes to enjoy these wonderful dishes
08:48And when it comes to their signature menu, don't ask.
08:52The steamed Balochi here is so tender that the meat separates itself from the bones.
08:58Then there's Mutton Kadai made with fresh goat meat, delicious Chicken Cheese Balls and finally the thing that makes it
09:05Jaga became famous overnight
09:07That means their cake with hot and thick tea.
09:10The rush that comes every evening testifies that this experience is truly unmatched.
09:15So friends, the 50 ton doors that stop the Sindh River, the dargahs built at a height of 300 feet
09:22And after knowing these great gifts closely, Mujhtamil on 300 dishes
09:26The only question that arises in the mind is what is that aspect of Sakhal?
09:31The one you want to go and see first
09:33This city is truly a treasure trove of history, great grandeur, engineering and craftsmanship.
09:39Hope this wonderful and informative journey of today has been very interesting and memorable.
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