Patala, India

Indus River Delta

When Alexander the great reached Patala, it was the summer of 325 B.C.E. and the hottest time of it. Patala is found at the center of the Indus Delta, where Alexander built a harbor with many ships so he could explore both sides going in different directions from his harbor. Once he reached the ends of the arms of the delta, he explored the ocean. This is the first time a Macedonian (or an entire army for that matter) has seen the ocean. With his new fleet of 150 ships he wanted to see everything surrounding this area, and find a water way between the Indus and Persian Gulfs. He set Nearchus, someone with naval experience, in charge of the fleet, while Alexander took his troops and walked through the Gedrosian Desert.

Just skimming the surface of the many places he visited can be found on this map : Alexander the Great