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About City |
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Quaid's Mausoleum |
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KARACHI |
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Karachi is located in the south
of Pakistan on the coast of Arabian Sea. It is the financial
and economic hub, and the largest sea-port of the country. It
possesses a versatile range of industries, and is home to the
offices of major local and multinational corporations. It has
recently been declared as the most business-friendly city of
Pakistan
[1]. It also hosts numerous
regional and international exhibitions on regular basis.
Empress Market, Sadar |
Karachi Municipal Corp. Building |
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Traveling in the City |
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Busses are the most economical means of getting around within
Karachi, and the extensive network ensures that reaching the
farthest corners of the city is possible. Taxis are also
easily available almost everywhere, while call-service luxury
cabs can also be used for moving to places within, and even
outside the city. For shorter hops, ‘rickshaws’ are an
economical and interesting ride experience.
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Sightseeing Attractions |
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With a classic blend
of ancient and modern, Karachi offers a wide variety of
interesting places to visit. These include:
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City's
Famous Hallmarks
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National
Mausoleum (tomb of Quaid-e-Azam, the founder of
Pakistan)
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KPT Fountain
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Teen Talwar
(the Three Swords)
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Elphiston
Street
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I.I.
Chandrigar Road (Pakistan's Wall Street – with some of
the tallest sky-scrapers of the country)
Historic Colonial
Buildings
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Liaqat Hall (a.k.a
Frere Hall or Town Hall)
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Khaliq Deena
Hall
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Empress Market
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Holy Trinity
Cathedral
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St Patrick’s
Cathedral
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I.I.Chandrigar Road
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Elphiston Street, Sadar |
Frere Hall |
Mohatta Palace Museum |
Museums and Art
Galleries
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Mohatta Palace
Museum of Karachi and Regional History
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National Museum
of Pakistan
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Pakistan
Maritime Museum
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PAF Museum
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PIA Planetarium
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Gallerie
Sadequain - Works of Sadequain Ahmed, one of the finest
painters and calligraphers of Pakistan
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Amin Gulgee
Gallery - Works of Amin Gulgee, a renowned Pakistani artist
and sculptor
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Chawkandi Art
Gallery
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Indus Gallery
Public Beaches
and Islands
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Clifton Beach –
Populous and full of life, well-lit during night
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Hawke's Bay and
Sandspit – Best for day-spends
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Paradise Point
and French Beach – Ideal for swimming
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Kemari Harbour –
‘Crabbing Tours’: Enjoy boat sail tours, fishinging and crabbing,
and onboard cooking
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Manora Island –
Approachable by boat as well as by road
Paradise Point |
Clifton Monument |
Thatta Mosque |
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Day Trips |
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Lying in close
vicinity of the city are even more interesting and historic
places, offering attractive prospects for sightseeing. These
include:
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The Mongho
Pir's Shrine (16km) – Eight centuries old shrine,
surrounded by hot sulphur springs and crocodiles
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Chaukundi
(27km) – An archaeological site with ancient sandstone tombs
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Haleji Lake
(86km) – Arguably the largest water sanctuary in Asia, and a
home to thousands of migratory birds from Siberia during the
winter months
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Banbhore
(64km) – Archaeological site and a museum
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Thatta
(100km) – Famous for many historic sights, most notably
Thatta Mosque and Keenjhar Lake
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Gaddani Beach
on the Coastal highway
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Shopping and Nightlife |
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Karachi offers a dynamic range of shopping venues -
ranging from the modern shopping malls (Dolmen Mall,
Millennium Mall, Park Towers, Forum Mall, Zamzama Street,
Tariq Road) to populous bazaars and flea markets (Empress
Market, Saddar Bazar, Zainab Market, Bohri Bazar).
For more information on these and more shopping
places,
click
here
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Park Towers Shopping Mall |
Karachi is also known as the ‘City of
Lights’ for its vibrant nightlife, with a broad spectrum of
restaurants and cafes that remain open late into the night.
They present a menu that satisfies a vast variety of tastes,
ranging from traditional Pakistani food to Chinese, Thai,
Mexican and European cuisines. The Clifton beach is well-lit,
and remains open and active hours after the sunset. There are
also many cultural shows and events taking place from time to
time at various venues in the city.
Click
here for
more information.
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Karachi by Night - Quaid's Mausoleum in
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One of the many dining-out places in
Clifton |
Coffee and Sheesha outlets - A growing
trend |
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Climate |
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Karachi has a mild climate, with relatively high humidity
level due to close proximity to the sea. The summer is
generally hot, with temperature reaching as much as 45oC,
while the winters are mostly very pleasant. Karachi is known
for its cool sea breezes that relieve the heat of hot summer
days. The winter months (November to February) are generally
considered to be the best time to visit Karachi. The average
temperature in November ranges between 31oC high
and 18oC low.
Click
here
for latest weather updates and forecast.
Further Information about Karachi:
Official Karachi City Website
http://www.karachicity.gov.pk/
Karachi facts, history, traveling, weather update, hotels and
reservations, restaurants and cafes, clubs
http://www.karachicity.com/
Tourism, Sightseeing, Hotel information, Organized Tours
http://www.tourism.gov.pk/karachi_sindh.html
http://www.travel-culture.com/pakistan/karachi.shtml
City Bus Routes, Maps, Telephone Directory, Emergency Numbers
http://www.apnakarachi.com/
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