Timeline
17:24
Mohenjo-daro Archaeology Museum
Buy a water or snack at the Archaeology Museum shop before the heat peaks. The museum is a short walk north from the main site entrance and offers a cool place to start.
17:33
Walk 9 minutes northwest to the Great Bath. Arrive here to see the brick pool in the fading afternoon light. It is the most iconic structure in the complex.
17:45
Continue 9 minutes northwest to the Buddhist Stupa. This is the highest point in the site. Stand here as the sun dips toward the WSW. The golden light hits the mound just before the sun disappears.
18:09
Mohenjo-daro Archaeology Museum
Walk back 14 minutes south to the Archaeology Museum. The sun has set, but the museum remains open. Use this time to look at the relics found at the site, including seals and sculptures, while the air cools down.
Local tip
The museum is the only place listed with facilities, so use it for your start and end points. There are no other food or drink shops listed in the immediate vicinity, so bring your own water.
Check before you go
- The museum was inaugurated in 1967 and contains relics. Check if the museum shop is open during your visit.
- Sunset on 15 January is at 17:54. The golden light starts around 17:20.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Mohenjo-daro (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).