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By bus

Being the largest city of Pakistan, Karachi is the natural hub for the nation's bus companies and is well served by inter city buses from destinations from all over the nation. Plenty of long-distance bus companies both private and public sector, run 24 hours a day in and out of the city to all the major cities of Pakistan. Travel by bus is often the most cheapest alternative to get into the city but will take some effort and time. Both the normal (non-airconditioned) and luxury buses (air-conditioned) runs in and out of the city but luxury Intercity buses tend to be more modern and well kept. They serve locations dotted all over the nation. The most popular luxury buses are operator is Daewoo Sammi. Luxury buses are air-conditioned, punctual, spacey, have a road hostess to serve the passengers and usually a security guard on board as well. Cheap bus service to nearly all parts of the nation are very frequent as well. All the buses now stop for lunch and snacks at prearranged restaurants.

There's no proper bus terminus in the city but most of the intercity buses are clustered at several bus stops, some of biggest ones are outside the Cantonment train station, in Sohrab Goth on Monday - 9, and in Saddar around Empress Market. These bus stops are not for the faint of heart, being extremely crowded, noisy and confusing with no proper platforms. Tickets can be purchased in the bus from the conductor or kiosk of bus operating companies.

A journey to Karachi from Hyderabad cost around Rs 200 in non air-conditioned and Rs 250 in air-conditioned bus as well on Hiace van whereas from Sukkur Rs 500 on non air-conditioned and Rs 700 in air-conditioned bus and van. If you may want to travel with Daewoo air-conditioned bus and the one-way fare from Sukkur is Rs 1,500 and the buses runs throughout the day at one-hour intervals and the ride takes seven hours.And a journey to interior Balochistan like Gwadar and Turbat cost Rs 1200 to 2000 by Inter city bus terminous in yousuf goth where there are more than 20 to 30 transports and the main transports are Al-Habib Travels and Jasum al Faisal. These transport buses runs daily services from karachi to interior Balochistan..

Travel by train to Karachi

Karachi cantt. station full facade - Karachi cantt. station facade

Getting into the city by train is a affordable and convenient alternative as the is well connected with the rest of the nation by state owned Pakistan Railways. The city is served by major and busy and the Karachi Cantonment Railway Station where trains arrive from all over Pakistan. Cantonment train station GPS 24.843866,67.041213 (Cantt. station) is the principal train station of Karachi. It is actually the final destination station of virtually all trains travelling into Sindh and has railway connections with almost all the major Pakistani cities and towns. Most of the trains travelling from Karachi originate from Cantt. station, although all trains starting from City train station also stop briefly at Cantt. station soon after. Located near Dr Daud Pota Road in Saddar and the station building has been declared as ‘Protected Heritage’ by the Government of Sindh which makes it an attraction in itself. The train station has all the facilities expected of a large station: a large vehicle parking lot, ATM machines, food and drink stalls and book shop kiosks on the platforms. Some food chains like Student Biryani, Rehmat-e-Shereen and Pizza Hut have their branches at platform no. 1. Tickets can be purchased from Pakistan Railways booking offices located across the city including Level 1 of the Jinnah International Airport and train station itself.

Trains are in abundance for Karachi so you should have no difficulty to find one that suits you best. If you're travelling from northern Punjab with both speed and comfort as a priority, both the Pakistan Business Express and the Karakoram Express are good choices. They run daily non-stop between Lahore and Karachi and are faster than other trains, taking less than 20 hours travel duration, because they make only few stops, whereas other trains make stops at every major station along the route and are usually delayed as well. Pakistan Business Express is a privately run business-class train and has LCD TV in its cabins and provides free high tea, dinner, breakfast and beverages throughout the journey. Tickets can be reserved online and can be collected via a home delivery option where you can pay for the ticket via cash on delivery. The Karakoram Express has both economy and air-con class lodging. A ticket (berth) on Karakoram Express and Pakistan Business Express from Lahore to Karachi in air-conditioned class will cost not more than Rs5,000. Pakistan Railways "Green Line" service between Islamabad and Karachi offers free WiFi among other basic facilities to its passengers including complimentary breakfast. The train has few major stops along the route such as Lahore, Hyderabad, Khanewal, Rawalpindi.

Other than that, plenty of trains (both economy and air-conditioned class) run from Lahore as well other major big cities such as Peshawar, Faisalabad Multan, Qetta, and Rawalpindi on a daily basis as well but they're slow as they make stops at every major train station along the way. Tezgam or Shalimar Express are best preferred for Muslim travellers from Punjab; Khyber Mail for Muslim travellers from the north-western city of Peshawar while the Bolan Mail is recommended for journeys between Karachi and western city of Quetta.

Internationally, India is connected with Karachi by rail, using the Thar Express, which runs weekly between Bhagat Ki Kothi near Jodhpur in Indian state of Rajasthan and Karachi. Thar Express is a weekly train run every Friday. The border crossing takes place between Zero Point (Khokhrapar) in Pakistan and Munabao in India which are the two last train stations of the India-Pakistan border and this is the point where passengers had to change trains. The train have only economy class and leave Karachi every Friday at midnight.

Rent a Car or Limousine in Karachi

Karachi is well connected with the rest of Pakistan via network of multiple-lane highways and can be visited easily by riding a car. There are two major highways approaches to Karachi: Monday - 9 and N-25.

Motorway Monday - 9 commonly known as Super Highway, is a 136km long motorway which connect Karachi with rest of the nation. The longest highway in Pakistan National Highways N-5 also connects Karachi with rest of the nation via Hyderabad but is usually avoided in favour of shorter Monday - 9.

National Highway N-25 (RCD Highway) originates from Chaman (Pakistan-Iran border) and via Quetta, Kalat, Khuzdar and Bela reaches the city and merges onto the KPT Flyover at Karachi Port. If coming from Gwadar, take National Highway N-10 (The Makran Coastal Highway) which later merge with N-25 for Karachi. It is a scenic highway as it follows the Arabian Sea coast.

Distances from Pakistan's major cities to Karachi are: Hyderabad — 160km, Islamabad — 1,480km, Lahore — 1,240km, Peshawar — 1,380km and Quetta is 700km.

Get around

Once you get the hang of travelling in Karachi, it becomes a very entertaining experience. You meet new people and get to see unexpected things. It's not very hard to find a mode of transportation and if you know what you are doing, it is extremely simple to get around. Getting around Karachi is not difficult and transportation is not expensive as compared to other mega cities of the world and you only have to follow proper directions to save your valuable time and money. Most of Karachi's inhabitants rely on public transport to and from their workplace and do ride in a taxi and auto-rickshaw at least once in the city. If you are not used to Pakistani roads, an auto-rickshaw ride can be a heart-stopping, death-defying, laws-of-physics-bending. Feel real adventure in a vehicle that feels like it might fall apart at a speed over 30km/h with a driver who thinks he's Schumacher.

Travelling inside the city at peak times (08:00-10:00 and 17:30-19:00) takes a lot of time, with frequent road blocks and traffic congestion but still there are side roads and crossroads which can be useful to avoid traffic blocks.

By foot

Much of Karachi is quite pedestrian-hostile with rarely marked crosswalks in the city and road signs are not good either. But, if you really want to walk around, always ensure you walk on the footpath, or if one isn't available, as far to the side of the road as feasible and on the right facing oncoming traffic. Karachi is big and distances are long which makes places of interest scattered far and wide all over the city but sometimes, walking in the neighbourhoods may actually be the quickest way to get from point A to point B particularly in the densely packed downtown areas of the city such as Saddar and the narrow streets of the old parts of the city where walking is actually a favoured way to get around. The road is not that dangerous a place in Karachi, but many pedestrians are often injured by careless drivers – especially when the roads are narrow. Those who are squeamish about pollution or have asthma may need to wear a mask; the air pollution from passing trucks and buses, combined with the searing heat and humidity can be overwhelming at times. And don't expect driver will give you way even if you will have right of passage on pedestrian crossings. Crossing the road can be very dangerous too and it is important to stay alert for erratic driving.

By rickshaw

RickshawPak - A Pakistani auto rickshaw in Karachi

Rickshaws are a popular method of travelling in Karachi and they're cheap, flexible and are everywhere in the city at any time of day. If you need to travel shorter distances, go by rickshaw. They're small three-wheeled vehicle powered by a two-stroke or four-stroke engine, partially enclosed contraptions (no doors), run on CNG and can seat three people in the back. You can find them everywhere. Set prices beforehand since most are not equipped with meters and if you're over quoted, don't be afraid to walk away. It's usually easy to find another one soon, usually with a driver who won't rip you off. They don't usually follow traffic guidelines, so some might think it's dangerous, but they're perfectly safe and a affordable way to get around, at-least much cheaper than taxis. Pregnant ladies are most strongly advised not to travel by auto-rickshaws since the combination of rash driving, poor suspensions, and horrible road conditions have quite often led to serious complications. The auto-rickshaw is a slow and uncomfortable vehicle and not recommended for very long distances. The rickshaw drivers are generally helpful and If a rickshaw driver offers to show/drive you to some great places to shop, firmly refuse.

If you want a affordable yet effective travel solution then you can try Bike rides offered by .com/ Bykea where a bike rider can take you where ever you want to go.

By bus

Decorated bus in Karachi - A jingle mini-bus in Karachi

Karachi is dominated by jingle shuttle vanes which move back and forth around Karachi and are extremely affordable but they’re a confusing bet for the visitors, with numbers, destinations and stops poorly marked, and buses are horribly crowded and noisy. Outsiders might be put off by the cramped conditions in the buses, and might prefer travelling in taxis or rickshaw, but the most common method of travelling in Karachi is by bus as they're very cheaper, and less than Rs50 should be enough to take you from one end of the city to the other. For lack of space, people often sit on the roof, or hang from bars, and are jam-packed inside the bus. They are often operated by reckless drivers who do not follow the rules of the road, endangering many. Women have reserved a separate sitting area in the front of the buses near driver. Apart from the main bus stops, buses are usually hailed from street-level. Buses are seldom marked with destination, instead conductor shout out their destinations. Travellers unfamiliar with Karachi can ask conductor or passengers to let them know where there stop is. Simply politely blurt out the name of your destination to the bus conductor or a friendly looking passenger and they will take care of you. Buses will stop anywhere along the route for you and all have conductors, ask either the conductor of tap on the bus door to signal that you wish to stop.

By taxi

There are plenty of black and white taxis in Karachi. They are convenient, comfortable, and safer than auto rickshaws but affordable by GCC standards. If you are alone or going to an unknown destination, this is an excellent option, even though the rates will be double that of rickshaws. Unlike in most countries, most Black and Yellow taxis in Karachi are not usually marked with "taxi" signs on the top, and do not have even meters inside the cab as well, so you should first fix the charge and the location with the driver before getting in. The official rate per kilometre is less than Rs10 but expect to pay around double. But taxis are affordable and plentiful (Rs1,000-1,500 should be enough to take you from one end of the city to the other). Most taxis in Karachi are small-medium sized cars (non air-conditioned), run by their own owners, painted black-and-yellow or only black or only yellow. You can hail a cab off the streets. However, old modelled taxis are quite rickety and dirty so prefer to get one which looks fine from exterior. The cab drivers are possibly reliable and will take passengers to any destination required. Seat belts are not mandatory for taxi passengers and most standard black and yellow taxis will not even have them installed, though expect them in the branded ones.

If you have extra pieces of luggage and the boot (i.e. trunk) of the taxi will not provide sufficient space – one large suitcase is all that will fit there. Hiring a taxi with a top carrier will be better. Top carriers can accommodate up to three large suitcases. Before starting the journey, ensure that the luggage is securely fastened to the carrier.

Generally and the only way to call for the standard taxi is to hail one on the street. This will not be a problem if you are inside city limits but If you are in the suburbs, it will be difficult to find a taxi as they have been out-competed by the cheaper auto-rickshaws. The maximum number of passengers allowed for a trip officially is four — three in the back seat and one in the front.

If you want a more comfortable and air-conditioned ride, it's best to travel by branded cab services (such as Karachi Cab, Metro Radio Cab, Sky Cab, White Cab and many others) that operate with government-approved tariffs so no need to negotiate prices, as they follow fixed rates. These services operate modern fleets with well trained drivers. There are two type of taxi services, regular and call taxis. Regular taxis are normally available at designated taxi stands, at the airport, and at train station while call taxis can be called anywhere in the city and they're available with 30-60 minutes notice. Mostly cars are white Toyota Corolla and they're clean; air-conditioned; equipped with digital, tamper-proof meters; punctual; honest and GPS-equipped and monitored (which makes them far more secure at any time). Respected firms include:

If you want to travel luxury, Travel agents and hotels can arrange private chauffeur driven vehicle of your choice. They are expensive compared to private taxis; however and they are the most trusted, secure, and comfortable way to travel around the city. But the cars provide through hotels for their guests can be charged slightly higher than elsewhere.

Uber and Careem private taxi services are also available in Karachi. You can find the ride though their Mobile Apps and book the trip for your favourite destination. The rates are quite reasonable and drivers are trained to provide a good experience for passengers.

Rent a Car or Limousine in Karachi

24.846|67.047|height=600|width=600}}Unless you are into adventure seeking or used to South Asian roads, self-drive in Karachi is not recommended as driving discipline is almost non-existent. Driving is on the right side and the speed limit is 40km/h in residential areas and usually 80km/h on arterial roads, but this is only sporadically and capriciously enforced. Driving in Karachi can be a bit difficult and very stressful because of poor driver discipline such as lane discipline is practically non-existent, excessive honking, high vehicle density, lack of regard for traffic law, combined with razor thin passing margins are common, One ride in a taxi will most likely convince you that driving yourself is not worth the risk, so if you do want to arrive by car, you will probably want to hire a vehicle with a driver. which will be better.

Many local and a few international automobile rental services (most notably Avis, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt) operate in the city. Renters will need to provide a valid credit card, a passport or Pakistan national identity card, a cash deposit and their driving licence. Most of the vehicle rental is not so popular among visitors and many automobile rental services refuse to provide self-drive cars to visitors unless it chauffeur-driven.

Renting a self driven cars is expensive as well on the Pakistani standard and cars are mostly compact vehicle with Toyota Corolla most popular and rental cost for a day with fuel can be less than Rs10,000. Parking in the city is not a problem at all since you can park them anywhere but still there which are congested and busy areas, you'll not get parking.

What to see in Karachi

There is a lot to see in Karachi, but the typical "tourist" sights are concentrated in downtown neighborhood of Saddar which is fairly spread out and where there's a collection of buildings and structures of varied architectural styles. The British built variety of private and public buildings during British Raj from 1858 to 1947 in Karachi, many of which colonial buildings and monuments still remains today. Saddar is a chaotic tumble of goods, people, and vehicles and getting lost in Saddar can make for a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. According to some reports and the city possesses over 600 protected buildings dating largely to the British period. Few of fine examples colonial buildings still remain today but unfortunately not well preserved and most of them deteriorated over time due to lack of legacy preservation. On the other hand, Karachi is undergoing a construction boom and hold a number of buildings whose height exceeds 100 metres.

Faizan E Madina - Madani Markaz - Purani Sabzi Mandi 24.895, 67.059Aalami Madani Markaz, Faizan-E-Madina, Near Capital Telephone Exchange, Main University Road, Babul Madina Karachi - 75300, ☎ +92 21-349-213-88 (94) Opening Hours: 24 Hrs Faizan-e-Madinah . Aalami Madni Mazrkaz, Faizan E Madina for Quran and Sunnah Teachings and Practices

Architecture

Abdullah Shah Ghazi Mausoleum - مزار عبد الله شاه غازى | Shahrah-e-Firdousi, Clifton 24.81045, 67.03050 - It is green-domed shrine dedicated to a 9th century Sufi, "Abdullah Shah Ghazi", is in a sprawling complex perched on a hilltop overlooking Clifton Beach. This 1,400 year old tomb is built on a very high platform with the grave being downstairs, has a tall and square chamber and a green-and-white striped dome, decorated with centuries old Sindhi tile-works and green flags flutter gives a majestic view. There are separate sitting arrangements for men and women inside the shrine. Abdullah Shah Ghazi was born in Medina in 720, claimed direct descent from the Islamic Prophet Muhammad and is thought of by his followers as the patron saint of Karachi and widely revered in Pakistan. The shrine is said to have protected Karachi from natural disasters such as storms, tsunamis, earthquakes and all sea-related phenomenon, despite it having a climate ripe for tropical storms. An Urs (festival) is held at the shrine from 20 to 22 Dhu al-Hijjah (12th month of the Islamic calendar) for three days marking the anniversary of Abdullah. Qawwali also often takes place on Thursday nights at the shrine. The shrine complex has a vast car-park, a rest house for devotees, a mosque and long lines of shops selling rosaries, incense sticks, glass and silver bangles, prayer mats and beads.

Chaukhandi Graveyards - Chaukundi tombs

Chaukhandi Tombs - چوکنڈی | Bin Qasim Town 24.86635, 67.27289 on National Highway N-5located on the outskirts of the main city though in a huge populated area. Built during the Mughal rule in between 15th to 18th century form an early Islamic cemetery and the tombs are scattered on a large area and is the only archaeological ruins site in Karachi. The tombs are remarkable for the elaborate and exquisite stone carving, a style unique to the region of Sindh, exquisitely carved in relief with intricate motifs. The site is listed as tentative site of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Each tomb is unique in design and motif and the most impressive tombs are the Peramidal structures. Tombs of men are carved with horses and weapons while women are decorated with jewelry. Rich carved sandstone depicting the relation of the local tribes with the neighboring Iran, central Asia and Türkiye.

Empress Market at Sunset - The imposing Empress Market

Empress Market - ایمپریس مارکیٹ | Preedy Street 24.86274, 67.02948 . A famous marketplace dominated by a Gothic-Mughal-style clock-tower of the colonial era, situated in Saddar, which is one of the most congested and busiest areas of Karachi. The market is one of the most important monuments of the city and traces its origins to the British Raj era, when it was constructed in 1889 and named "Empress Market" to commemorate Queen Victoria and the Empress of India during late 19th century. The building was constructed as a marketplace to cater for the European elites who were either living in or frequently visiting Karachi at that time. Today, it is amongst the most popular, oldest and busiest places for shopping in Karachi and one of the few historical spots of the city. The building was arranged around a courtyard, 130 ft by 100 ft, with four galleries each 46 ft wide and those four galleries provide lodging for some 280 shops and stall keepers. Commodities sold in the Empress Market range from condiments, footwear, fruit, vegetables and meat to stationery materials, textiles and has numerous pet shops.

Frere Hall - Frere Hall

Frere Hall - موہٹہ پیلس | Civil Lines, Abdullah Haroon Road 24.84709, 67.03254 opposite the Marriott Hotel - A well preserved building and a beautiful structure built during the days of the British Raj in 1865. The main building built in the Venetian Gothic style with yellowish Karachi limestone and red and grey sandstone located in the middle of two beautiful, large and lush green lawns which extend to the road. The two peaceful gardens named "Bagh-e-Jinnah" (Jinnah Garden) have two old Victorian style fountains. It houses a gallery on first floor, which is full of paintings by Pakistan’s iconic artist Sadequain. The gallery exhibits his masterpieces of paintings and calligraphy. There is also a library. There is a book fair every Sunday where you can get affordable books both new and used.

Hindu Gymkhana - National Academy of Performing Arts | Monday R Kayani Road 24.85243, 67.02164 is one of the first Mughal revival buildings in the city constructed in 1925. The building is designed by Muslim architect Agha Ahmed Hussain. The plan and massing was based on the tomb of Itamad-ud-Daulah (1628) in Agra. The building is small in size and consists primarily of a hall and some smaller rooms used for administrative purposes. Stone for the 2-foot-thick (0.61m) walls was acquired in Bijapur. The roof line is defined by delicate massing of cupolas and balustrades directly influenced by Akbar's Fatehpur Sikri. The octagonal corner towers framing the projecting central jharoka are capped with chattris. Smaller chattris highlight the junctions of the projecting porch that carry the drooping bangladar roof used in Emperor Akbar's period. The projecting chajjas are supported by ornamental brackets. The cupolas of the chattris are reinforced concrete and the walls are dressed in Gizri stone. Some of the carved elements are of Jodhpur stone. Now converted to the National Academy of Performing Arts.

Holy Trinity Gothic Church Fatima Jinnah Road 24.852, 67.03 near Zainab Market - Holy Trinity Gothic Church (Karachi) Trinity Gothic Church Karachi - Built in 1855 to a design by Captain John Hill of the Bombay Engineers. One of the first major churches of Karachi and the seat of the Church of Pakistan, Diocese of Karachi. Its tall tower was also a light house built to facilitate ships arriving into Karachi Harbour.

KMC Headoffice day view - The KMC Building

I. I. Chundrigar Road 24.84978, 67.00778 - This wide and long yet congested street is the largest financial neighborhood of Karachi and is the centre of Karachi's banking and financial institutions, often termed as the "Wall Street of Pakistan" and is widely known as main business street of Karachi as most of the headquarters of Pakistan's financial institutions are located here. The road starts from the Merewether Memorial Tower up to Shaheen complex and preserves some of the finest private architecture from Karachi's early period. Merewether Clock Tower is 35m high tower and carries a clock with four faces. It was constructed in 1892 in the memory of Commissioner of the Sindh at that time. The design of the tower is in the Gothic Revival style popular in Victorian England, and it was designed to evoke the architecture of Medieval England. The structure is built in buff coloured Gizri stone and shows a heightened sensitivity to detailing and emphasis on carving and decoration. The head office of Habib Bank Limited was the tallest building in South Asia for more than a decade until the 156m tall World Trade Centre building were built in Mumbai in 1970. This 101m high rise building with 23 floors was built in 1963, has marvellous architecture and is one of the most recognizable monuments of the city. Other famous monuments to be seen are Former Lloyds Bank building, Karachi Stock Exchange and many banks that are also excellent examples of colonial architecture in the city.

Jehangir Kothari Parade II - Imposing Jehangir Kothari Parade

Jehangir Kothari Parade 24.8136, 67.0258 - Jehangir Kothari Parade Jehangir Kothari Parade now a beautiful monument used to be a promenade, built in 1919 by prominent philanthropists and businessmen of that time, provide spectacular view of giant Bin Qasim park.

Karachi Municipal Corporation Building - KMC Building | M.A. Jinnah Road 24.85560, 67.00770 - One of the historical British Raj buildings, has evolved an iconic status as one of the landmark structures of Karachi. This Anglo-Mughal architecture building was built in 1930 with local sandstone from Gizri and Jodhpur red sandstone at the front and is said to be the crown jewel of colonial perioid architecture in the city. The clock tower was made to honour and commemorate the visit of King George V and the Emperor of India of that time. Today the building houses the offices and various departments of the Karachi Municipal Corporation.

Tooba Mosque - Masjid e Tooba

Masjid e Tooba - Gol Masjid) (مسجد طوبٰی | Phase 1, Defence 24.84320, 67.05418 - This mosque is often claimed to be the largest single-domed mosque in the world. It was built in 1969 of pure white marble with a dome 72m in diameter which covers the central prayer hall which can accommodate a congregation of 5,000 persons. The dome is balanced on a low surrounding wall with no supporting pillars and has a single minaret standing 70m high. This mosque is a major tourist attraction in the city due to its modern architecture. Non-Muslim visitors are welcome, although avoid visiting during the prayer times and on Fridays.

Mohatta Palace - Mohatta Palace

Mohatta Palace Museum - فریئر ہال | Hatim Alvi Road, Clifton 24.81446, 67.03272 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11:00-18:00 Another fine British Raj building, completed in 1928, but has an architecturally resemblance to palaces in Rajasthan. It was built with pink stone from Jodhpur in combination with the local yellow stone from Karachi, creating a fusion of Rajput and Mughal architectures. The palace was built by an ambitious self-made businessman from Marwar as his luxurious summer home and then became the residence of Jinnah’s sister, Fatima, after he left Karachi for India in 1947. Now, it offers a diverse range of activities for both the casual and informed visitor.

Quaid E Azam House and the Pakistani Flag - Quaid-e-Azam House

Quaid-e-Azam House - Flag Staff House) (قائد اعظم ہاؤس | Fatima Jinnah Road 24.84888, 67.03415 opposite Avari Tower Hotel Opening Hours: Thursday - Tuesday 09:00-16:00, Friday 09:00-12:00 Free This beautifully maintained British Raj building with is an important National Monument, once owned by Mohammed Ali Jinnah, who lived from 1944 until his death in 1948. His sister, Fatima Jinnah lived there until 1964. This is yellow stone double strayed building comprising of three rooms at ground and three in first floor is worth a visit, and you can see Jinnah and Fatima’s private apartments, with period teak wood furniture and accessories such as relics used by Jinnah. The structure of building is limestone masonry with wooden trusses supporting the roof which is covered by red ceramic Mangalore tiles.

Mazar View at night - Mighty Quaid-e-Azam Mausoleum at night

Quaid-e-Azam's Mausoleum and Museum - Mazar-e-Quaid) (مزار قائد | MA Jinnah Road, Jamshed Quarters 24.87441, 67.03969 - The final resting place and magnificent mausoleum of the founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah (known as Quaid-e-Azam or "Great Leader"), is a prominent impressive landmark of Karachi made entirely of white marble with impressive north African arches. The might mausoleum was completed in the 1960s and designed by Mumbai based, Indian architect Yahya Merchant. The tomb is fabulously built on a 4m high platform made of white marble with curved Moorish arches, copper grilles and a four-tiered crystal chandelier gifted by the people of China.
Fifteen successive fountains lead to the platform from one side and, from all sides, terraced avenues lead to the gates. In the interior of the grave complex and there are three graves in a row and one to the north. The northern one, which is decorated with a series of black floral designs at the base, belongs to Fatima Jinnah, Jinnah's sister. Out of the three graves and the northern one belongs to Liaquat Ali Khan, who died as Prime Minister of Pakistan. The extreme southern grave belongs to Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar. In the middle lies buried Nurul Amin, who rose to be the Vice-President of Pakistan. All these graves are made of Italian white marble, and they are of the box type, like the sarcophagus of Jinnah, placed on a triple base. But the sides of these graves are tapering inward while that of Jinnah is diverging outwards. These are all plain graves, except that of Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, which has a basal floral ornamentation.
Official and military ceremonies take place here on special occasions, especially on 23 March, 14 August, 11 September and 25 December. Dignitaries and officials from foreign countries also visit this place.
Around the mausoleum is a 53 hectare park "Bagh-e-Quaid-i-Azam" laid in the format of Islamic art, with fountains all around it, fitted with spot-lights which project light on the white mausoleum and making the glowing tomb able to be seen for miles at night. The tomb is guarded at all times and after every 20 minutes there is a ceremonial position shift of the honour guard and, every 4 hours and the guard is changed.
In addition to the tomb, you can also see a small museum housing various artefacts used by Jinnah such as cars, dinning sets, bedroom furniture, swords and guns from is private collection. The location is usually calm and tranquil – which is significant considering that it is in the heart of one of the largest global megalopolises. Open Saturday - Tu, Thursday 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00; Friday 09:00-12:00.

Karachi St. Patricks Gothic Church - Karachi St. Patricks Gothic Church

Saint Patrick's Gothic Church Shahrah-e-Iraq 24.86193, 67.03508 near the Empress Market - Built in Gothic Revival style and opened in April 1881, it's the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Karachi and can accommodate at least 1,500 worshippers at the same time. It's a protected monument because of its outstanding architectural beauty. The cathedral's grounds are adorned with a white marble monument to Christ the King.

Sindh High Court Shahrah Kamaal Ataturk 24.85644, 67.02152 - Built in 1929 entirely out of pink-hued Jodhpur sandstone and one of the most imposing buildings in the city. Architecturally, it's a combination of local and Roman styles.

Swami Narayan Mandir | M. A Jinnah Road 24.85, 67 Opposite KMC - Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Karachi Karachi Mandir The most popular and busy Hindu temple in Karachi is belongs to the Nar Narayan Dev Gadi of the Swaminarayan Sampraday, a Hindu sect established by Swaminarayan. This large temple with a worth watching facade was built in 1849 and is worth a visit.

Christian cross 24.856, 67.050 - Gora Qabaristan, Karachi An unusual addition of Karachi skyline is 140 foot tall Christian cross which is believed to be Asia's tallest cross. This massive symbol of Christianity faith stands tall at the entrance to city's largest and oldest Christian cemetery "Gora Qabaristan" is a bid to represent the Christian community in the nation which is only 1.5% according to official estimates.

Museums

Khi National Museum - National Museum of Pakistan

National Museum of Pakistan Burns Garden, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road 24.85261, 67.01791 - Displays a two million years old axe discovered on the Potohar Plateau. There is a remarkable gallery describing the early civilisation of Debal and Mansura. The collection of 58,000 old coins goes back as far as the 7th century CE and there are hundreds of well preserved sculptures. Another gallery and the ‘Freedom Movement gallery’, contains a large collection of pictures and articles arising from the time of the Independence movement. Items on display include archaeological artefacts, Islamic art, and other historical documents. Quran gallery is renovated, equipped with air conditioning, modern lighting and audio system and has more than 300 copies of the Holy Quran, out of which around 52 rare manuscripts are on display. A gallery is dedicated to the relics obtained from cities of Mohenjodaro and Harappa of the famous Indus Valley Civilization, such as Moenjodaro’s best-known relics and the iconic sculpture of the priest-king and a bronze statuette of a dancing girl. Saturday - Tu, Thursday 10:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00; Friday 09:00-12:00.

Pakistan Air Force Museum | Shahra-e-Faisal, Karsaz 24.87162, 67.09524 near Karsaz Flyover Opening Hours: 08:00-22:00 Rs30 An impressive outdoor Air Force museum and park established in 1990 and then expanded significantly. Well organized displays with over 30 aircraft, weapons and radar have been displayed in vast lush green park and the main museum is located inside the building and features all major fighter aircraft that have been used by the Pakistan Air Force during wars with India. On display includes the scale models of some World War I, World War II and modern aircraft and photo galleries of almost all the squadrons of Pakistan Air Force. The museum also houses the Vickers VC.1 Viking used by Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah and a Folland Gnat of Indian Airforce, which was captured by Pakistani forces from Pasror in 1965 war. Guided Tours in Karachi by ehalal.io (email for prices) are free, and uncrowded on weekdays. Rides for children's and a restaurant also available. Only families are allowed on Sundays.

Pakistan Maritime Museum | Karsaz Road 24.88609, 67.08994 near PNS Karsaz Opening Hours: 08:00-22:00 Rs30 A well maintained naval museum and park which comprises six galleries and an auditorium. The main museum building is located inside the park. The museum is based on modern concepts of presentation and interactive education. Different artifacts of maritime and naval legacy have been incorporated through attractive dioramas, relief sculpture, murals and miniature paintings, touch screen computers, taxidermy and ancient weapons. A computer based maritime information retrieval system has also been incorporated to facilitate the visitors and students for easy access. Besides and the museum also displays Daphne Class Submarine PNS Hangor (S131), a small yard-class Minesweeper Ship, Breguet Atlantic aircraft and a wooden barge that was gifted to Naval Chief during 60s. Some good outdoor exhibits. Only families are allowed on weekends.

PIA Planetarium Main University Road 24.90319, 67.07769 next to Karachi Expo Centre Opening Hours: Temporarily closed A virtual observatory which regularly puts on shows about the solar system and cosmic phenomenon. The shows in English are much more detailed, and are held every Sunday evening. On other days there are only Urdu shows. A ticketed, guided tour by an officer enables one to view the plane from the inside; its co*ckpit, pilot seats, and various other areas.

State Bank Museum - I.I. Chundrigar Road, 24.84818, 66.99956 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 Free Focuses on money, coinage and economic. This is the only currency museum of Pakistan that displays the financial history of the nation dating back to when Pakistan was part of the British Raj. The exhibition hall comprise of seven Galleries.

Wazir Mansion - Quaid-i-Azam Birthplace Museum) (وزیر مینشن | Barkati Street, Haji Sharif Balwani Road, Kharadar 24.85081, 66.99753 off M.A. Jinnah Road - This two-storey building was a family home completed in 1865, of the nation's founder, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, where he was born and brought up. The house is foremost among Karachi’s historical and oldest buildings and is a protected national monument. It was renovated in 2008, has a reading hall and a library on the ground floor which has a collection of books related to the history of Pakistan and those that were once possessed by Quaid-i-Azam during his law graduation. The museum is located on the first floor and contains two galleries. One gallery incorporates three rooms including the one in which Quaid-i-Azam was born while the second and third rooms contain articles such as furniture which he used as the first Governor General of Pakistan. The second gallery on the second floor contains other relics of Quaid-e-Azam which are displayed in nine showcases. Relics includes his dresses and other personal items used by Jinnah.

Beaches and waterfronts

Karachi coastal line of more than 60km stretches from Cape Monze in the west to Bundle Island in the east however most of its area is barren except little tourist attraction or facilities provided and waiting for developments. Karachi has many big and small beaches, including one in the Karachi downtown area "Clifton Beach", which is city's busiest and most popular beach. But they aren't that great and the water off Karachi's coast is extraordinarily dirty and also these beaches are not the kind where women can wear swimsuits particularly two-pieces. The relatively better ones are in the Karachi outskirt most popularly Sandspit Beach, Hawks Bay Beach and French beach. These are located at the outskirts of the city and are less strict about clothing. These beaches are also the breeding ground for endangered turtles and sometimes contain stinging jellyfish, especially during the monsoon (July to September), so it is advisable to avoid walking on beach alone after dark.

Clifton beach karachi - A view of Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach - Sea View | Defence 24.79005, 67.04360 Pakistan’s busiest beach and the most popular entertainment site in Karachi, located in a quiet and safe suburb of the city. The beach itself is nothing special, only made of mud grey sand, but it’s fun for people spotting and attract many families and tourists throughout the year. This was the world's most popular silver-sand beach and health resort throughout the 20th century. If swimming, beware of the strong currents, especially from June to August. You can also enjoy horse or camel riding and hop on a dune buggy to roam around the beach area. Many grilled corn stalls can be found on the beach and many fast food kiosks. As the sun sets, flood lights come on and the beach starts getting crowded with the picnic continuing until midnight. Street lights dotting the kilometre long promenade increase the beauty of the sea and surrounding areas. The beach tends to attract children, teenagers, vendors, lovers, kite flyers, merrymakers, and families. Usually on Saturday and Sunday evenings and the land is filled with day-trippers, food vendors, and people picnicking which make it very crowded especially during public holidays and on weekends. On weekends, you can also spot a fountain on eastern side which is built near the series of islets off the coast of the Karachi harbour and attract many people. Overall and the beach is a nice place to spend time. Also take a long walk along the Clifton beach and you'll found local residents as well walking, under clear skies, at sundown for a spectacular view while at night is an experience worth the travel alone, as visitors can gaze towards the heavens while the Arabian sea cascades over their sandalled feet. You can either start walking from McDonalds or from Village restaurant. Small parts are located at both ends where you can relax after the long tiring walk.

Manora Beach, Karachi, Pakistan - Manora beach

Manora Beach Manora Island 24.80150, 66.96218 - On the southwestern outskirts of Karachi is a long sandy beach along the southern edge of a small peninsula "Manora Island" which consists of an exotic location with natural landscapes such as the beach and the mangrove forest can be a good picnic spot. Island has the remains of a 19th-century old Hindu temple "Shive Varon Dev Mandir" just near to beach. Swimming is not recommended due to strong currents and polluted sea water. A few small food stalls on the beach mostly sells fish. The beach is connected to the mainland Karachi by a 12 kilometre long causeway "Manora Drive".

Paradise Point | 24.84522, 66.77630 - A sandstone rock promontory in the Arabian sea with a natural bridge located west of Manora Island. Attractions for families and tourists, facilities including beach-side horse and camel rides, amusem*nt park, restaurants, and swimming.

Port Grand - Near Jinnah Fly Over – M.T. Khan Road 24.84419, 66.99201 Near Beach Luxury Hotel ☎ +92 21 3833-0020, +92 21 3831-1111 Opening Hours: 12:00-01:00 Along side Karachi Harbour, this is ann extensive and very pedestrian friendly food strip with scores of restaurants, cafes and eateries and entertainment complex popular with the elite of Karachi. Pedestrian friendly pier built along the 19th century Native Jetty Bridge, with having different good restaurants of exotic Pakistani and foreign food and other food and beverages kiosks on one side and breathtaking views of Karachi Harbour on the other side. A shopping mall, an art gallery, a tavern area, a mosque, many stalls, a children's play area, and a theatre stage is located in the complex area. A 200 year old Hindu temple named "Shri Laxmi Narayan Mandir" is just outside the complex entrance. Entrance is "strictly for families & couples", which makes the atmosphere very family friendly and safe. The place has a discriminatory policy of forbidding single males, except for Wednesday evenings. Likely to be overcrowded during weekends and public holidays. Musical concerts often take place as well. The entry fee is PKR 300 per person out of which Rs200 would be redeemable at different food outlets and retail outlets inside the complex. Free valet parking is available for visitors. Don't forget to take an exciting speed boat ride in Chinna Creek for PKR 500 per person which also includes a complimentary pass to enter the Port Grand area. With amazing stunts and incredible spins and the ride will provide an unforgettable experience.

Parks

Karachi has a justified reputation as a concrete jungle, but there are some nice pockets of greenery within the city. Some city parks are very well-maintained and most popular such as Bagh-e-Ibn-e-Qasim Park, Boat Basin Park, Hill Park, Nisar Shaheed Park and Jheel Park are located, which offers birds eye view of the city.

Bagh-e-Qasim Karachi - Bagh-e-Qasim

Bagh-e-Ibn-e-Qasim - Bin Qasim Park) (باغ ابنِ قاسم | 24.80988, 67.02536 - A popular and well planned park of the city opened in 2007. It is the largest family park in South Asia built in memory of the 8th century Muslim conqueror Muhammad Bin Qasim. The park consists of extensive lighting, pathways, a turtle pond, 20 stone canopies and lush green spaces with hundreds of thousands of unique rose saplings planted throughout the park. The Lady Loyd Pier runs down the middle of the park providing spectacular views of the park so try to visit the park in the late evening when the park is lit. Attractions include: Lady Lloyd pier, Jahangri Kothari Parade, a century old amusem*nt park called Funland, an underground Hindu temple, and a mosque. A food court and retail outlets are also inside the park.

Hill Park PECHS 24.86884, 67.07128 built on a hilltop offers birds eye view of Karachi and is a popular picnic spot where you could spend some good time to relax and enjoy the park's calm and peaceful atmosphere. On Saturday and Sunday evenings the hill park swarmed with families and become a crowded spot. Have many amusem*nt play land spots, a fast food centre, restaurants, and an artificial lake inside the park. One can take a nice view of Karachi skyline from this park.

Karachi Zoo - کراچی چڑیاگھر | Garden East Area, Jamshad Town 24.87612, 67.02312 - Rs 10 Established in the year 1878 and originally known as 'Mahatma Gandhi Garden', this is one of the oldest zoos in Pakistan. There are around 500 different species of birds, 180 species of mammals and nearly 200 species of reptiles in some 107 cages. Attractions include "White Lions", "Mumtaz Mahal" and the "Elephant House", where two female African bush elephants born in Tanzania, named 'Noor Jahan' and 'Madhu Bala' were brought. A Mughal Garden including Mughal-style fountains, established in 1970, occupies a major part of the zoo with green lawns and seasonal plants. The garden is famous for different varieties of roses and other flowers that are exhibited there. A "Natural History Museum", is also one of the famous attractions of the zoo with stuffed animals, skins, antlers, horns and feathers. The Municipal Aquarium is also located in the zoo. It was constructed in 1953 and has a total of 28 tanks which contain a total of around 300 fishes from about 30 species. There is also a boating lake and a "Reptile House" which is one of the few reptile houses in Pakistan. There are 13 species of snakes and lizards. Newly born hatchlings of turtles, tortoises, terrapin and crocodilians are also exhibited.

Sindbad Amusem*nt Park NIPA 24.874, 67.061 - In Karachi and there are three indoor Sindbads located inside Dolmen Mall Clifton, Dolmen Mall Tariq Road and Dolmen Mall Hyderi. They include a mix of the latest video games, redemption games as well as kiddy rides. Sindbad at Dolmen Mall Clifton also includes the largest indoor playground in Pakistan, with three storeys of soft play. The play ground includes slides, ball pools, ball shooters and trampolines. Karachi is also home to two outdoor Sindbads located at Nisar Shaheed Park and NIPA.

What to do in Karachi

Karachi offers a wide scope of activities; however, don't expect too much even though it's one of the world's biggest cities. Due to being on the shoreline, Karachi offers plenty of opportunities for water babies.

Arena - FEC-01, Habib Ibrahim Rehmatullah Road, Main Karsaz 24.88795, 67.08938 Near Maritime Museum ☎ +92 21 9924 5251, +91 21 9924 5264 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 13:00-23:30, F,Sa 13:00-00:30, Sunday 12:00-23:30 Entrance fee is Rs500 per person which is redeemable A modern and family friendly gaming arcade offering 16 lanes computerised bowling alley, virtual bowling for those who don't want to handle the traditional heavier bowling balls, mini golf, swimmingpool tables, 29 different arcade games, coin-operated kiddy rides for children, ice skating rink which is first of its kind in Pakistan, virtual reality simulator, paint ball, rock climbing, and a gymnasium. There's a nice buffet restaurant "Rangoli" which serve continental & Mughlai dishes and a cafe styled restaurant "Cafe Mist" and "Mocktail Bar" located inside the Arena.

KemariBasin - Boat harbour in Kiamari

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Karachi

Karachi is the shopping capital of the nation and Karachiites are avid shoppers. As such, Karachi boasts an incredible diversity in terms of shopping, accommodating anyone's preferences and budget. Products that shoppers can buy in Karachi come from a vast variety of sources, from one of the many local cottage industries to authentic brand wear by renowned international designers. Whether it is simple trinkets, a nice handicraft or high fashion boutiques that turn you on, Karachi is a shopper's paradise and anything can be found in Karachi if you just ask. A huge range of very affordable products are offered to the point where shopping can overwhelm a visit if you allow it to! Asian-style malls and shopping emporiums are popping up across the city but don't expect a traditional or uniquely Pakistani shopping experience in the malls. The city has many modern, high-end shopping malls such as Park Towers, The Forum and Dolmen Mall, in addition to local traditional bazaars and a gamut of streetside vendors. You can shop to your heart's content, in the massive range of markets and bazaars that dot the city, or you can shop and enjoy one of the many modern shopping malls that are found across the city's more affluent sectors, namely Defence and Clifton. And don't worry too much about your budget; a recent survey found Karachi to be the cheapest city in the world for expatriates.

There are a great number of shopping places in Karachi, ranging from the traditional bazaar to the modern shopping malls. A first-time visitor should try and visit the bazaars, The bazaars usually consist of many small vendors selling a variety of products from accessories to clothes to food and drink. In addition and there are larger stores which are more specific in their products. Also one would find that the bazaars are a more culturally enriching experience. One problem is that when shopkeepers find out you're from out of town and they will charge you double/triple prices. Try to go with someone local if you can to get a good price.

The shopping experience in the city is a study in contrasts. At the lower end of the spectrum are street vendors. Existing at the borderline of legality, entire streets have been given over to these hawkers and in many places it is imfeasible to walk on the footpaths, because they have blocked the way. On the other hand and these vendors often give you a great bargain though you will have to negotiate a lot and be careful about what to buy. There's nothing like taking a local along to shop for you.

Karachi is probably worth visiting just for its street markets and the hustle of vendors, and the madness of the crowds. Good places are anywhere in Saddar. If you came to Karachi and didn't give visit to this highly dense and crowded area, it means you didn't meet the real Karachi.Hawkers and street shoppers don't ask for any legal permission and then set their stalls at the places where they see maximum footfall. From electronics items to fresh food, you can get everything anywhere.

Most vendors in Karachi are open to bargaining, which is a common sight at most bazaars and among hawkers. As a result, prices of products vary immensely among every vendor, with the exception of upscale high-end shopping malls, which usually have fixed prices. In Karachi, it is also general knowledge to be cautious when bargaining with vendors, especially in bazaars and with hawkers, as they often sell substandard goods at high prices to unaware shoppers. Apparent foreigners, in particular, are often ripped off.

Shopping reaches its peak during the Eid season, as not only established businesses but vendors from all over the nation come to the city to sell their goods to the city's large population, a majority of which is middle class and relatively well-off compared to most other parts of the nation.

[[haggle|Haggling is very common in most Karachi bazaars – so don't hesitate to negotiate prices. On the whole, shopping in Karachi is an interesting, exhilarating but often tiring experience.

Places to shop

Karachi - Pakistan-market - Shopping at a Karachi Sunday bazaar

Saddar is the largest shopping neighborhood of the city and home to Pakistan's big jewellery market, electronics market, mostly consumer electronics as well everything from A to Z. You can find affordable and high quality products here. It consists of number of interconnecting by-lanes with street vendors hawking a wide variety of items from antiques to shoes to vehicle accessories etc. The place can be quite a surprise for the number and type of items on sale. On the other hand and these vendors often give you a great bargain though you will have to negotiate a lot and be careful about what to buy. Shop with a keen eye – look out for fakes or second hand items that are shoddily repaired and can be passed out for a quick buck. Don’t carry too many items like money / jewellery / watches on you when visit this huge shopping area. Keep it to bare crucials and keep an eye on your belongings. There is a very good chance that you may get robbed since local residents are apt at spotting first time shoppers. Beware of the auctioneering shops in Saddar which are illegal and fake. Those fake auctioneers hire a group of people who apparently take part in the bidding but their purpose is to trap other people.

Co-operative market 24.859444, 67.026167 is one of the oldest and major marketplace in Saddar, selling the most diverse goods from clothing to electronics at reasonable prices. You can find a huge number of potential gifts such as traditional souvenirs, rugs, all types of handicraft, and other cultural products of Pakistan.

Rainbow Centre 24.863246, 67.030608 is famous as the hub of video entertainment in Pakistan and reported to be one of the largest CD and DVD market in Asia.

Zainab Market 24.8556011, 67.0284816 in Saddar near Avari hotel. - One of the cheapest market in city, Zainab Market is a labyrinth of small shops selling handicrafts and casual clothing including export-surplus or slightly defective genuine name brands such as Adidas (currently on the BDS List so for the time don't purchase any Adidas products), Nike, Polo etc. manufactured locally for export or very good copies of the real thing for a fraction of the real price! Check out the brass-ware and the pashminas and the rugs and the leather goods as well, all for very reasonable prices. But don't be shy to negotiate. It's expected and quoted prices are invariably 30-40% inflated.

Zebunissa Street 24.8580363, 67.0288016 neighborhood of Saddar, in the heart of Karachi - It is one of Karachi's most renowned shopping area and one of the city's most vital arteries which used to be called as 'Karachi's Piccadilly Circus' by British tourists, as it is lined with historic colonial buildings from the British Raj era. It is now home to Karachi's biggest high end shoe shops such as Metro, Sputnik, English Boot House together with Gold Souks and other retails shops. It also houses one of Karachi's largest Atrium Malls.

Tariq Road 24.87141, 67.05975 - Houses more than one thousand retail outlets, from jewellery, garments, cosmetics, food, computers to shoes and is among the city's largest shopping neighborhood. It is one of the best shopping places of Karachi. In fact, it is the most famous and number one shopping centre, people from almost all areas of Karachi come and do shopping here. Rabi Centre have good quality shops for bridal and casual suiting. It is also home to several malls with Dolmen Mall more popular have mostly branded shops. Tariq Road is most famous for its high-quality garments and thriving market for the footwear business, with hundreds of shoe-stores lining the road. This street is famous for different traditional food item including traditional Samosa, Katchori and especially the mixed fruit chat.

Zamzama Boulevard 24.81706, 67.04089 - This is the place where the rich, famous and affluent like to hangout for up-market designer boutiques, clubs and restaurants. Zamzama is home to the trendiest and hippest Cafes in town, where all the hip and young people of Karachi like to hang out in their designer attires and sip on the best brews in town. At the same time, Zamzama is also home to the more up end and exclusive dining places in the city, and here are the some of the city's most expensive and trendiest boutiques and designers. Zamzama is basically a rich mans playground where most of the restaurants and cafes clientele comprises of people from the rich and upper middle class of society.

Malls

Karachi is rapidly becoming a 'mall crazy' city with a variety of large and luxury shopping malls. There're plenty of big and small shopping malls in the city. Here are some better-known shopping malls, which are big, more most popular which makes them busy throughout the year.

Dolmen City Mall Marine Drive, Block 4, Clifton 24.80271, 67.02888 - It is the largest shopping complex in Pakistan and can be much comparable to ones in Dubai for its giantess. It is home to numerous high street shops, a huge "Hyperstar – Carrefour" hyper market, a giant food court with eateries from western cinnabon, fat burger, johnny rockets to the most trendiest GunSmoke. Many people heads to this mall not only for shopping, but to spend some good time which make it very crowdy on weekends. You can also enjoy beautiful sea view from Gloria Jeans here or try Fish Spa. There is also an indoor Sindbad amusem*nt park for kids, which is the biggest in the whole country.

The Forum Khayaban-e-Jami, Block 9, Clifton 24.82722, 67.03780 - Known as one of the few good and modern shopping mall in city. Includes shops, food court and Ebco superstore.

Ocean Mall - Teen Talwar, Clifton 24.82407, 67.03563 Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 2AM This is the Pakistan's tallest building, a ft 393 high skyscraper that houses a large upmarket shopping mall with many local and international brands. It also houses a big food court and Cinepax, four grand cinemas, one of them being a 3D cinema.

Park Towers - Shahrah-e-Firdousi, Clifton 24.81391, 67.02741 - One of the oldest upscale shopping in town still attracts many visitors. Has shops of various downtown boutiques, a food court, a superstore, an indoor kids' theme park and art gallery.

Muslim Friendly Food & Restaurants in Karachi

Karachi has a large number of Halal restaurants from fast food, fast casual, casual dining to fine dining as well several fantastic upmarket restaurants, which serve a huge and wide variety of both local and international cuisines such as (Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Arab, Korean, South Indian, etc.). The cuisine of Karachi is strongly influenced by the city's Muhajir population, who have traditionally been based in Karachi, hence the city being known for Muhajir tastes in its cuisine, however cuisines varies from one neighborhood to another, given the diverse nature of ethnic origins that exist in this giant metropolitan. Biryani is arguably the most popular food among Karachiites, with numerous variants. The beauty of the food in Karachi is that you will probably find a cuisine for every taste. Whereas the dining experience at an upscale restaurant in Karachi is more or less the same as anywhere else in the world. If you search hard enough, you will find cuisine from practically every part of the world represented in the city. But to get a real flavour of what's unique to Karachi, you will have to go a little lower down the scale and experience the street food. Few upper-end restaurants are located in major splurge hotels in the city (the Sheraton and the Pearl Continental, Mövenpick Hotel and Avari Towers). It is a huge task for a visitor to find the "right place" to eat Halal in Karachi largely because, as in any big city and there are literally thousands of venues from which to choose, ranging from fast food joints, mainstream chains all the way up to some of the most exclusive restaurants in the subcontinent which attract the kind of clientele that don't need to ask the price. On the other hand, one can easily find a franchise of an international fast food outlets such as KFC ☎ +92 21 111 532532, McDonalds ☎ +92 21 111 244622, Subway ☎ +92 21 586-8907, Papa Johns ☎ +92 21 585-3374, Mr Cod ☎ +92 21 535-0746, Henny's ☎ +92 21 5867151, +92 21 5864023 (09:00-23:00), Pizza Hut ☎ +92 21 111 241-241, Domino's ☎ +92 21 111 366-466, Penny Pizza ☎ +92 21 34991029.

There are hundreds of restaurants, small and big scattered throughout the neighbourhoods of Defence and Clifton which is chock-full of fine dining, trendiest and happiest restaurants, food joints and cafés. Although it cannot be called a food street given the large distances between the restaurants, Defence is a force to be reckoned. There are some areas where the majority of diners are Karachiites, rather than tourists and, in general and there you will get better food and value. But city have scores of food streets as well that is devoted specifically to eating out. They are lined with food stalls, restaurants, and other food shops, and are typically pedestrianised. They has become a social norm, with people using them as formal and informal meeting areas. These places can be visited even during the day but are best visited in the evening. A few of the most popular food neighborhoods are:

Boat Basin - A mile-long gastronomic delight strip of open-air eateries and restaurants. Boat Basin is where almost all of Karachi's late-partying citizens wind up, as food is often available here until five or six in the morning, and some Halal restaurants serves 24 hours a day. Due to open air dining option available and the place becomes the most popular hangout place in the city. Like Burns Road, this bustling street offers a huge variety of local food, drinks and deserts. Boat Basin truly comes alive at night. Local style breakfast (such as halwa puri and anda paratha) is served at Boat-Basin as early as 06:00. At most of the eateries Rs 500 per person will be more than sufficient. If you're not the experimenting type then there's always the International fast food options apart from the authentic and traditional food.

Burns Road Saddar - Burns Road is a historic traditional and bustling food street which offers a huge variety of local food and fruit drinks. For authentic and traditional food of any budget this is the place to be. The street house countless famous and unique eateries that feature their own specialty dishes, crowded Burn Road is a must-see for curious eaters and food-lovers. The best tasting Nihari, Sajji, Bottis and Tikkas can be found in this congested corner of Old Karachi. Most of the restaurants here are built in really old pre-independence perioid Victorian style buildings which sort of gives you the feeling of being in a crowded part of Old Delhi. Hygienically this may not be the cleanest part of town, but if you are a big time foodie and you really want to taste real Karachi food then seriously this is the place to head to. If food preparation hygiene is really an issue for you then the best option is to head to Food Centre. Places to head to here include Punjab Lassi house for the best Lassi in town, Food Center and Sabri Nihari. Other than these there are many more eateries scattered throughout this street. Most restaurants and eateries accept only cash. Many places on the street are open during the day but like Karachi itself, Burns Road truly comes alive at night.

Do Darya - Adjacent but far away from the Sea View beach is a unique food street Do Darya which is along the scenic sea front of Arabian Sea, and fastly becoming a very well known dining spot in city. Has the reputation of being one of the posh food street of the nation, this is the only food street of its kind in the nation where you will be greeted by giant restaurants clustering at the edge of the Arabian Sea. Several restaurants here offering indoor and open air dining facilities. Here and the rocky shore provides shrimps which are used as bait to catch fish. You can feel the cool, relaxing sea breeze, enjoy the pleasant atmosphere and huts right above the shore giving a fulfilling experience. The choice of restaurants is endless here.

Hot North Spicy - Khada Market, Phase 5, Defence 24.813659, 67.049187 ☎ +92 21 358 43930 - It is mainly famous for its delicious and best "Paratha Rolls" that can be eaten with a various array of different meats, e.g. chicken, beef and kebab. With different fillings and yea that includes cheese, chatni, ketchup, and garlic mayo. One average Paratha Roll without any fillings will cost you around Rs 100. The more fillings you add the more price increases this can go up to around Rs 120 per roll. Other than the Paratha Rolls, serve some great sandwiches, burgers, and crispy chicken filling rolls. Have outlets all over the city.

Nihari Inn 24.826756, 67.026083 ☎ +92 21 3587 0026 - Boat Basin. The restaurant is especially famous for it traditional Nihari (a popular meat dish of Pakistan) with piping hot hans. A plain nihari cost Rs 150 whereas special nihari dish cost per person around Rs 350. Located on the strip of Boat Basin food street.

Student Biryani - 24.860290, 67.016470 ☎ +92 21 111 111 778 - A popular and one of the oldest Pakistani food chain that is best known for selling its famous biryani dish, a variant of India's Bombay Biryani. It is a very much renowned Biryani center in Pakistan and has the most excellent biryani for biryani lovers. Having branches throughout the city with the flagship in Saddar. Home delivery is also feasible. A regular chicken biryani plate, salad, raita with a cold drink will cost not more than Rs 250. Must try special zarda as well.

Zahid Nihari Main Tariq Road 24.86861, 67.05772 ☎ +92-21-34387042 - Famous for Nihari, a traditional thick stew dish. The restaurant unarguably serves the most delicious Nihari in town along with many other traditional dishes.

BBQ Tonight - 24.81599, 67.02109 ☎ +92 21 111 227 111 - Main Bilawal Roundabout, Clifton. One of Karachi's most popular and splurge restaurants. Spread over four stories of seating, including partly covered rooftop seating and the restaurant is almost always completely packed, but the turnover is high, so reservations aren't required. It now serves lunch. The rooftop is good. Per person will cost at around Rs 900.

Bundu Khan 24.869226, 67.031831 - One of the oldest restaurants in Karachi. Serve authentic Pakistani food and delicious Cafe B Q dishes.

China Town - 24.811005, 67.017771 ☎ +92 21 3586 0528 - Near Bilawal House, Block 2, Clifton. Traditional, authentic and fresh Pakistani Chinese food at reasonable prices. Popular among local Chinese community. Cost per person is around Rs 800.

Damascus Block 9, Near KPT Underpass, Clifton 24.82611, 67.03580 ☎ +92 21 3587-9902 Opening Hours: 18:00-02:00 Rs 500-800 One of the oldest cafe in the city. Mostly a restaurant specialized in Arabic cuisine, also offers many seafood items.

Ginsoy 24.80746, 67.06091 ☎ +92 21 3534 5362 - 29-C Main Khayaban-e-Shahbaz, Phase 6, Defence. A pretty good Chinese restaurant offering some excellent authentic Chinese food in town at affordable prices and in a pleasant ambience. Overall, good value for money. Recently opened an extension nearby. Cost per person is around Rs 700.

Lal Qila - Shahrah-e-Faisal 24.872377, 67.090815 ☎ +92 21 3438 8363-64 - A theme restaurant built in the style of a 17th century Moghul fort. Offering Pakistani cuisine such as Barbecue, biryani, and a local beef-based delicacy, haleem, in its open brick courtyard. Very busy on weekends. Buffer style dinner cost per person around Rs 1,300 whereas lunch Rs 750.

Roasters 23-C, 2nd Commercial Lane, Main Zamzama Road Phase 5, Defence 24.815665, 67.042492 ☎ +92 21 3530-2204 Rs 800-1,000 A very cosy cafe with nice interior. A good place to hangout. Food is excellent and offering gourmet coffee, deserts, grill as well steak.

Salt n Pepper Village - Beach Avenue, Defence 24.778338, 67.054539 ☎ +92 21 3584 3121 - On the edge of sea coast of Arabian see, offers a scenic view of the beach. This is theme restaurant depicts the village architecture of Pakistan and is popular for its authentic Pakistani food with often live music. Buffet style dinner cost per head is Rs 1,300 whereas lunch Rs 900.

Usmania Restaurant 24.812189, 67.016528 ☎ +92 21 3586 3470 - Near Bilawal House, Block 2, Clifton. A fine dining restaurant serving quality and authentic Pakistan cuisine along with continental, Chinese and Indian dishes and Cafe BQ as well. Restaurant offers air side as well for dining. Have branches throughout the nation. Price per head around 800.

Luxury

Aqua Lounge 24.81677, 67.04134 ☎ +92 21 3537 6700-1 - 18-C, 1st Floor, 5th Zamzama Commercial Street, Phase V, Defence. An upscale premier restaurant serving almost all kind of quality sea food as well steaks. Popular among elites and very busy. Cost per person is around Rs 2,000.

Chandni - Pearl Continental Hotel | 24.84715, 67.02515 ☎ +92 21 3568 5021 - Club Road. A fine dining restaurant in town offering quality desi Pakistani cuisine in buffet style only. Great atmosphere with live classical music daily. Cost per person is around Rs 1,500.

Dynasty - Avari Towers | 24.852302, 67.032480 ☎ +92 21 3566 0100 - Fatima Jinnah Road. Award winning top end restaurant serving truly quality and authentic Chinese cuisine with around 139 dishes in the menu. Restaurant is decorated in Chinese style and popular among expats. Cost per person is around Rs 2,000+.

Fujiyama - Avari Towers | 24.852151, 67.032088 ☎ +92 21 3566 0100 ext 2076 - Fatima Jinnah Road. Traditional Japanese food, located on the top floor of the 17 story Avari Towers offers 360 degrees panoramic views of the city. Cost per person is Rs 2,000+

The Patio - 24.80622, 67.03357 ☎ +92 21 3530 9871 - F-50/1, Block 4, Clifton. Popular upscale and contemporary fine dining restaurant offering Pakistani and Pan-Asian cuisine. Outdoor seating also available. Price per head around Rs 1,500.

Pompei - Shapes Health Club Compound, old railway club | 139 Mc Niel Road 24.841401, 67.040672 ☎ +92 21 3521 9657-8 - Cantt. A finest dining restaurant serving Italian cuisine. Open air dining as is also available in beautiful garden. Interior is excellent Italian style. Cost per person is Rs 2,000+

Sakura - Pearl Continental Hotel | 24.84769, 67.02481 ☎ +92 21 111-505-505 - Club Road. Specialties includes spicy tuna tartare, Japanese green tea, Noodles with shrimp, tempura and teriyaki. Located on roof top of the hotel. Cost per person is above Rs 2,000+.

Drink

Obtaining alcohol is easier and less harassing than in the rest of the Pakistan but still, drinking alcohol in public areas including restaurants is banned and strongly discouraged, and only legal wine shops are allowed to sell alcohol. The signs of wine shops are usually marked with blue and red colour stripes (which indicates they're legalised), have no area to sit and drink, mostly sell locally produced brand such as Murree Brewery and are usually closed on Fridays. And even though, Karachi has the largest number of wine shops but still finding one can be hassle for a newcomer since most of the taxi and rickshaw drivers simply deny knowing of the shop whereabouts as alcohol is considered taboo in the society.

Café culture is on the rise in the city and there are numerous excellent places to sit and spend evenings. Coffee shops, cigar lounges, juice and ice cream parlours are all in plentiful and scattered throughout the city, mostly in Defence and Clifton areas. Nightlife in Karachi is livelier than in other Pakistani cities although late night restaurants can't be found easily (except a few that have popped up across the city but are very private) and there are some fantastic restaurants that offer musical and theatrical performances on a daily basis.

Agha Juice House Near Jamia Masjid, Block No. 1, Nazimabad Opening Hours: Daily 11:30-02:45 A chain serving fresh fruit juices from all seasonal fruits and some good shakes. There are no more branches but some fake have made them at: Opp Amber Auditorium Bahadurabad, Main Rashid Minhas Road, Gushan Iqbal and Khadda Market Defence.

Espresso - Dolmen City Mall, Clifton 24.802392, 67.029503 Marine Promenade ☎ +92-21-3486-0245 +92-21-111-393-377 Opening Hours: 08:30-00:0) Rs.500-800 The bigger branch of a local coffee chain house, Espresso is very popular among the young generation serve all type of hot and cold coffee, milkshakes, fruit juices as well light snacks. Free WIFI. Four more branches in the city.

Cafes

Apart from the many good restaurant there are also plenty of cafes with pleasant ambience:

Butlers Chocolate Café Main Road, Off 6th Commercial Lane, Zamzama 24.817111, 67.041020 ☎ +92 21 3530-1927 Opening Hours: 07:00-14:00 Rs 800-1,000 The Irish chocolatier has an upmarket and elegant cafe offering chocolates and gifts.

Casbah & 007 Club - Beach Luxury hotel | Monday T Khan Road 24.843537, 66.995374 ☎ +92 21 561-1031 - Saturday night dance party. Couples only. Call to confirm.

Cinnamon Lounge | Avari Towers, Fatimah Jinnah Road ☎ +92 21 3566-0100 Opening Hours: 24 hours Rs 1,000-1,500 Casual cafe located inside a splurge hotel offering many desserts, snacks and good coffee.

Gloria Jeans Coffee located at many places such as in Dolmen City Mall branch of the global chain.

Koel Cafe | F-42/2, Block 4, Scheme # 5, Clifton ☎ +92 21 3530-9745 Rs 1,000-1,500 A nice open air cafe with good Continental food and in a pleasant atmosphere.

Latte Lounge | 47-C, Main khayaban-e-Sehr, Phase 6, Defence 24.793986, 67.049029 ☎ +92 21 3535-0877 Opening Hours: 11:00-23:00 Rs 500-800 Popular among youngsters, cafe offers continental food, many homemade baked goods, coffee as well as shisha in a nice pleasant atmosphere.

Purple Haze | 66C-68C, 25th Street Tauheed Commercial, Defence 24.807491, 67.039841 In the basem*nt of 'Evolution' restaurant ☎ +92 21 3586-0941 Opening Hours: 13:00-01:00 Rs 800-1,000 Serves excellent desserts and shisha. Karaoke nights are usually fun.

Cigar lounges

Karachi's cigar lounges stock good quality international brands including authentic Cuban cigars. These places have luxurious interiors and can give the illusion of being in a 1950s film.

For Sheesha lovers, "Indulge," a chain of cigar lounges, have branches in Park Tower, Millennium Mall, Rashid Minhas Road, and Gulshan-e-Iqbal.

Castro's Cigar Lounge | Carlton Hotel, DC-5, Opp. Zulfiqar St, Phase 8, Defence ☎ +92-21-3453-4176
Cigar Cafe 6th Commercial Lane, Zamzama, Phase 5, D.H.A. ☎ +92 21 530-2006
Club Havana | 10, Vawda House, 10th Commercial Lane, Zamzama, Phase 5, Defence ☎ +92-21-3582-1696 Opening Hours: 11:30-00:30 Rs 800-1,000 A unique, cozy and tranquil atmosphere cigar lounge in the city often play music in the background. Has a large collection of cigars.

Nightlife

Nightlife exists in Karachi and has become the envy of the region. Bars, late night restaurants and dance halls have sprouted across the city and some people have also made entertainment venues in their own homes, but these are not easy to find. There are no open 'night clubs' in the city; however, periodic special events are organised in various venues about once every two months – spread by word-of-mouth.

Dumpukht, (Marriott Hotel). Live Indian traditional dancer, every night except Monday from 20:00-23:30.
PC hotel, Live band playing all types of music followed by Ghazals from 20:30-23:00. Live Ghazal band from 23:00-01:00.

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Ramadan 2024 in Karachi

Ramadan in Karachi

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

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The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Monday, 19 July 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels in Karachi

Under Rs 5,000|Rs 5,000-13,000|Over Rs 13,000}}Karachi has a glut of hotels. Prices range from Rs 1,500 to Rs 95,000 (USD15-1,000). As in any other destination, you get what you pay for!The majority of hotels of interest to visitors from outwith Pakistan are located in the Saddar where both the business neighborhood and the heavily touristed areas are.

There are hundreds of budget hotels and dormitories to sleep in, scattered throughout Saddar, most dotted around Dr Daud Pota Road, south of Empress Market. For USD70 per day you can get a very decent room, with private bathroom, cable TV and air conditioning. Please remember that the cheaper hotels often don’t have their own electric generators – a real problem in the oppressive heat of summer during one of Karachi’s many power cuts. Even within the same budget hotel there will often be a range of rooms with varying facilities and prices, but breakfast is not usually provided. such as bed linen, soap and even toilet paper may only be provided on request. Budget hotels here are generally male dominated and solo women or couples may feel uncomfortable staying at them. Some places won't even accept women travelling without men at all and it is particularly important for women and couples to personally inspect lodging first, to make sure it meets their needs.

Bloom Luxury Hotel | Golf Club Road 24.84586, 67.03714 ☎ +92 21 3567-5261 Rs 2,500-4,000 A nice choice as compared to other hotels in the city in terms of quality. Some balcony rooms are also available. Ask at the reception.

Gulf Hotel | Dr Daud Pota Road 24.85256, 67.03394 ☎ +92 21 3566-1235 Rs 1,500-2,500 Pretty simple midrange hotel but very reasonable prices. Good executive rooms with air-con for a little extra charge.

Luxury Inn 245-1-B, Block 6, P.E.C.H.S. ☎ +92-321-9277881 Rs 3,000-Rs 4,000 - Room service and complimentary breakfast. Have spacious room, have Wifi in rooms and TV in every rooms. Rooms have air-conditioned. Have single, double and triple rooms. Hotel have gym and in house restaurant to serve staying guest. Guarded by security personals.

New City Lodge Banglow 70, Block 7/8, Jinnah Housing Society, Ahmed Shah Road ☎ +92-21-3432 5361 (5362) Rs 3,000-Rs 3,500 - Guarded by security personals. Room service and complimentary breakfast. Have spacious room, have Wifi in rooms and TV in every rooms. Rooms have air-conditioned. Have single, double and triple rooms.

Paradise Hotel | Abdullah Haroon Road 24.85894, 67.02650 ☎ +92 21 3568-0011 Rs 2,500-3,500 A tall building with rooms offering views of Saddar town but bad street noise. Overall an excellent option for the price. Rooms are larger than average and fairly comfortable.

Rehaish Plus 6-E Block-6, PECHS, Nursery, Main Shahran-e-Fasial ☎ +92 21 3439 6841 (6842) Rs 2,500-Rs 3,500 - Guest house with security guards. Have spacious room, have Wifi and TV in rooms. Some rooms have air-conditioned and guest house offer laundry and break fast facility for guest.

Royal Inn Guest House - 245-2-H, Block 6, P.E.C.H.S. 24.86128, 67.07357 ☎ +92 334 310 1990 Free Wi-Fi, breakfast, TV, fridge, air-con. Different type of rooms and it is more likely a mid-range guest house.

Sarawan Hotel - Raja Ghazanfar Ali Road 24.85680, 67.03100 ☎ +92 21 3521-6001 Rs 3,000-4,500 Good central location in Saddar town. Rooms are large and the whole is solidly reliable if lacking some charm and beauty but overall a decent choice, all in all.

Seaview Guest House 99/2, 29th Street, Khayaban-e-Bukhari, Phase 6, DHA ☎ +92 315-2168092, +92 3332 866771, +92 300 2514726 Rs 3,500 - Near Karachi beach in a safer and posh neighbourhood of Karachi. Room service and complimentary breakfast. Have Wifi in rooms and TV in every rooms. Rooms have air-conditioned.

Mid-range

Karachi’s mid-range hotels usually provide free breakfast and mostly have restaurants and room service. There are usually fewer issues for solo women when staying in mid-range hotels.

Airport Hotel - Star Gate Road, Near Old Airport Road 24.89448, 67.15442 ☎ +92 21 34570141-45 +92 21 34578401 A pretty good hotel which originally opened in 1955 under the name of “Speed Bird House” owned by Pakistan's national flag carrier airline PIA for its transit passengers and walk in guests. The hotel have some 244 air-conditioned rooms including some executive rooms. Facilities includes standby generators, cable TV in rooms, free WiFi, gym, private secluded sauna, jacuzzi, steam bath, swimming swimmingpool and free airport pickup/drop.

La-Anthurium C-16, Clifton Block 4, 24.80511, 67.03127 ☎ +92 21 35879844, +92 21 35879845 Rs. 6,500 This elegant boutique hotel is run by a hotel chain. 14 rooms including suites and a cafe located in a residential area. Inclusive Wifi, and breakfast. The hotel is much like a guest house. Clean, cosy and trendy.

Beach Luxury Hotel - Lalazar, MT Khan Road 24.84337, 66.99563Adjacent to PNSC Building and Port Grand ☎ +92 21 3561-1031, +92 21 111-254-111 +92-21-3561-1625 Check-in: 12:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Rs 8,000-27,500 A mid-range resort hotel set amongst tropical gardens and palm trees, with views of China Creek and the Arabian Sea. This female-friendly hotel has 82 bedrooms with free Wi-Fi located at some distance from the shopping area, but close to the business neighborhood. 4 restaurants including the only floating buffet restaurant in Pakistan, "Seafront BBQ", and a 24/7 coffee shop. All guests provided with free buffet breakfast, airport pick/drop, swimming pool/gym. Free WifI. Discount rate is given to corporate guests.

Carlton Hotel - DC-5, off Zulfiqar Street # 1, Phase VIII, DHA 24.79640, 67.07941 Next to Marina Creek Club ☎ +92 21 111 727 272 Built and managed by an international chain, this hotel is a mid-range beach resort. Have two restaurants serving Chinese and Pakistani cuisine. Offers a luxury cruise out to sea with a buffet dinner for up to 35 people. Has two cafes.

Days Inn - Shahrah-e-Faisal 24.86701, 67.08384 PAF Museum Road - Rs.6,500-Rs.8,500 Check-in: 12 noon / Check-out: 12 noon

A three star hotel near PAF and Naval museum.

Embassy Hotel - Shahrah-e-Faisal 24.85918, 67.05784 ☎ +92 21 34535461-70 Rs.6,000 Another mid-range hotel, with a 24-hour coffee shop and restaurant.

Grace Inn Guest House - C - 23, Block - B, Gulshan-e-Jamal, ☎ +92 346 232 3323 Rs 3,000 - Rs 4,000 A nice guest house equipped with all basic facilities such as restaurant, room service. Have single and double rooms. All air-conditioned, equipped with TV and wireless internet.

Mehran Hotel - Shahrah-e-Faisal 24.85180, 67.03384 ☎ +92 21 111-909-909 +92 21 35677019 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Rs.4,500-6,000 A 8-floor hotel with 182 room four-star hotel offering hospitality between a mid-range and splurge hotel. Renovated, modern and clean rooms. Two restaurant, a few shops and a bank located inside the hotel.

Regent Plaza Hotel & Convention Centre. - Shahrah-e-Faisal 24.85564, 67.03833 ☎ +92 21 111 111 774 +92 21 35631523 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 14:00 Rs 7,000-10,000facilities including airport transfer, in room safe, buffet breakfast, health club with service.

Regine Inn - C-139/1 Block 2 Clifton ☎ +92 21-3582 3441 4,500-11,000 Fully furnished air-con rooms with free Wifi internet.

Luxury

There are few splurge hotels in Karachi, but the ones that are there are among the very best to be found in all of Pakistan. Security tends to be very strict – so expect metal detectors on entry. The high-rise Sheraton and Avari Towers hotels are prominent monuments on the Karachi skyline. All the hotels provide complimentary buffet breakfast, have gym, swimming pool, free laundry service to its guests, provide tea makers in the rooms, mini bars, LCD TVs, free WiFi, free shuttles with airport dropoff/pickup and all the other services a full-service hotel have. The hotels provide broad range of facilities and extensive service to guests and generally staffed around the clock and usually divided into floors and rooms on upper floors are more attractive, executive and costly. The hotel include a front desk and room service available 24 hours a day, an on-site restaurants with upscale cuisine.

Special, lower rates are often available when booking in advance.

Avari Towers - Club Road 24.85221, 67.03223 ☎ +92 21 111-282-747 Rs 18,000-70,000 This 20 story hotel is the tallest hotel in Pakistan. Hotel has 236 rooms in addition to suites and presidential suites. Complimentary mini bar. Hotel provides international standard facilities. Tennis courts, swimming pool, fitness centre with Jacuzzi, private secluded sauna etc. are located on the premises along with four restaurants offering specialist cuisine, named "Fujiyama" for Japanese and the Karachi famed restaurant "Dynasty" for Chinese cuisine, "Asia Live" for Pakistani and continental food and a Pakistani/Continental barbecue restaurant "Sky BBQ" located on the rooftop that gives the best views of the Karachi city. There is also a 24 hours casual dining place inside the hotel offering coffee with desserts and snacks.

Marriott Hotel - Abdullah Haroon Road 24.84584, 67.03126 ☎ +92-21-111-223-344 +92-21-3568-9510 Rs 22,000-94,000) A five star hotel situated opposite the historic building of Frere Hall and provides very tight security due to the close proximity of the Japanese consulate. Quality of the hotel is best, with elegant rooms and good service. Few good restaurants are located inside the hotel such as "Dumpukht" for Cafe B Q, "Suzie Wong" for Chinese and a popular "Nadia Coffee Shop" for continental and Pakistani cuisine. Hotel offer business facilities along with Leisure Club which includes tennis and squash courts, swimming swimmingpool and a fitness centre complimentary.

Mövenpick Hotel - previously Sheraton Hotel And Towers - Club Road 24.84654, 67.02633 ☎ +92 21 3563-3333 +92 21 3563-3209 Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Rs 20,000-125,000 An international managed five star hotel which is renovated. There are 407 rooms inside the hotel including 21 suites, which vary according to price, hotel offers some fashionably elegant rooms in the city. There are five restaurants inside the hotel named "Al Bustan" and "The Pakistani" which offer Pakistani cuisine, an Italian trendy atmosphere "La Mamma" and "Kabab-Ji Restaurant" offer Lebanese cuisine. There is one good 24 hours coffee lounge and a snacks restaurant also located inside the hotel. Swimming swimmingpool and fitness centre are available on the premises. Also a shopping arcade provides a variety of souvenirs.

Pearl Continental - Club Road 24.84711, 67.02494 ☎ +92 21 111-505-505 Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Rs 18,000-95,000 This five star hotel is the most sophisticated hotel in the city and provides international standard facilities with quality service. Hotel has total 258 rooms and 21 suites which includes some stylish rooms. Tennis and squash courts, swimming swimmingpool and a health club are located inside the hotel building. Among the restaurants inside the hotel are, rooftop "Chandni" for Pakistani, "Taipan" and "Marcopolo" for Chinese, a steak house "Jason Steak House" and "the Royal Elephant" for the sea food lovers, also a 24 hours nice coffee shop and a small shopping centre in the lobby. Overall a high standards hotel. This was the first-ever five-star Intercontinental Hotel in Pakistan, and has hosted Queen Elizabeth II, Nelson Mandela, and other world leaders and royalty. Its known for its classic luxury and an array of restaurants including Sakura serving authentic Japanese food on the hotel's top floor, which has views of downtown Karachi.

Ramada Plaza Hotel - Star Avenue, Terminal 1, Airport Road 24.89434, 67.15565 Close to airport ☎ +92 21 99242600 +92 21 99242978 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 12:00 Rs 20,000-32,000 Owned by international hotel chain (Ramada) Wyndham Worldwide. This is considered as airport hotel because of its very close proximity to airport.

Stay safe

Crime

Since the late 2000s, Karachi has seen many bombings and attacks as well as political and ethnic tensions, since the city has a conspicuous history of problems with terrorism, violent demonstrations, street crime, kidnappings and other negative effects of Islamic fundamentalism, and has become one of the most crime-infested and troubled cities of the region. Several countries started to order their citizens to register with their consulate to receive contact details during extreme situations. Check with your consulate before you travel, if you are required to register, too.

Street crime in Karachi is about what you'd expect in a huge city. Use common sense and avoid dangerous areas such as slums and suburbs with bad reputation such as Orangi town, Malir, New Karachi, and North Karachi where gun crime is getting common, however and there should be no serious danger in the affluent parts of the city. Defence, Nazimabad, Gulshan Lyari and Clifton are regarded as the safest neighbourhoods of Karachi and will offer the most "tourist-friendly" experience of Karachi, given that there will be no language barrier (most Pakistanis can speak some English, and many people in these neighborhoods will be completely fluent). Most visitors will find there is a large degree of cultural understanding and compatibility between the residents of Karachi and Muslim tourists.

The people of Karachi are very hospitable. They tend to welcome any foreigner very warmly, but regardless of how nice someone seems you should remain aware and alert at all times.

Women are usually stared at in certain parts of the city, so they should bring along a male relative or friend, to be safe. Women should never ever take lifts from strangers and should be careful not to go out alone at night.

In general, in Karachi, if you are ever worried about your safety, make a loud scene. It is an extremely crowded city, and somebody is always around and willing to help. Keep your money and credit cards safe at all times. Always carry some cash as many places won't take cards. Do not display 5,000 rupee notes in public. Also beware of mobile, chain, or bag snatchers.

Police

Police can sometimes be almost as shady as criminals in Karachi. Some police officers may be corrupt and unhelpful, while others are very honest and helpful. Surprisingly, it's fine to offer bribes to a police officer in case you violated a traffic rule but possession of firearm, drugs can lead you into trouble.

Karachi has mostly been spared the attacks that have happened in the rest of the nation, but "mostly" is a relative term. You should always keep handy the emergency telephone contact numbers of your country's consulate in Karachi.

Traffic

Traffic jams are a major hassle in Karachi. Although the city government has built dozens of underpasses and flyovers to get rid of the overflow of the traffic, it is a good idea to keep a look for any rallies/protests and check out alternate routes while travelling in the city. Because it is Pakistan's largest city, it's the area most affected during strikes and you should do your best to keep a low profile during times of demonstrations. Avoid any sort of large gatherings, even positive ones, as there's a good chance you'll become the centre of attention and you probably don't want that from a group of raucous chanters.

Try not to drive in Karachi if you are new to the city since drivers are aggressive and undisciplined and traffic is chaotic. Pollution levels (like most other cities in the subcontinent) are high. It's not common to see local people with face masks on, but at the very least you should carry a handkerchief with you to cover your mouth and nose, especially during rickshaw rides.

Pedestrians should be careful while crossing roads as some drivers will neither slow down nor sound a horn to warn of an impending collision. This also applies when getting out of the vehicle on the traffic side; look both ways until you are off the road and don't hesitate to run if you sense a vehicle barrelling towards you. Minibus drivers are particularly notorious.

Never bribe a police officer or a traffic sergeant if they refuse the offer. Never let any bikers get closer to you, even if they ask for directions. They could be muggers, and you could lose you valuables as the crime rate in Karachi is significant, especially in abandoned or dark areas. While driving, beware of chingchis, rickshaws and motorbikes as they can literally emerge from anywhere right in front of you, and if any accident happens, you will be blamed because you or your vehicle is deemed to be stronger than they or their vehicle. Even worse, irate crowds gather in such situations.

Connect

The area code for Karachi is 21. (International code +92 if calling from outside Pakistan). Karachi phone numbers are eight digits long.Public Call Offices (PCO), can be found all over the city although they're not so popular nowadays as they once used to be because of vast use of mobile phones now but still you can find a PCO in general or convenience stores; there is usually someone who operates the phone and fax unlike coin operated telephone booths. Rates are usually affordable and will be charged according to the time spent, and you will pay when you have finished your call. Often it is difficult to find one that is open early in the morning or late at night.Cell phone, coverage in the city is excellent.

Cybercafes, locally known as "Internet cafes" can be found on virtually every street corner and the rates at around Rs 50 per hr. They usually don't have a very fast operating system nor good internet speed so don't be too impatient. Theyhey have probably not kept pace with advances in hardware or software, so if you find yourself in one of them, don't be surprised if you are stuck with a really small monitor, Windows XP, and Internet Explorer 5.0. Also data security could be an issue. As a caution, change your password after you use it at a cybercafe or do private/incognito browsing. Most of the cafes in downtown area have a decent speed internet connection with good operating systems.

Internet Access, can be obtained easily on notebook computers with the help of GRPS/3G enabled mobile connections, supported by almost all of the 5 mobile operators. The standard cost of GPRS/EDGE/3G usage is PKR 15-Rs 20/MB of data download with no charges on uploads, Although some provide prepay Unlimited daily/weekly packages, however if you wish to download much more you may want to use unlimited packages, provided by all of the 5 mobile operators. PTCL, Mobilink Infinity, WorldCall, Wateen, Qubee are WiMax internet providers and Wi-Tribe offers USB internet. PTCL 3G/4G evo is also a good highspeed and budget option for internet.

Wi-Fi, Finding Wi-Fi in Karachi is difficult. However there are several Wi-Fi Hotspots in hotels, malls and cafes/restaurants. If you are in a business neighborhood like Shahra-e-Faisal or I.I.Chundrigar Road, or Malls in Clifton then most of the area will have Wi-Fi.

Cope

Aga Khan Hospital - Stadium Road - This hospital is by far the best and biggest private hospital in the city, with world class medical care at an affordable cost. However and the free, government hospitals aren't up to par with what some visitors may be used to.

Consulates

Afghanistan | 3/2 Off. Khayaban-e-Shamsi 9th Street, Phase V, DHA 24.815508, 67.026434 ☎ +92 21 3582 1264

Albania | 16-B, South, Circular Avenue, DHA ☎ +92 21 3588 6901-2

Australia | 2-A/1, Street 20, Phase 5, DHA ☎ +92 21 3586 4905

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Austria | 15/1/B Khayaban-e Shujaat, Phase V, DHA ☎ +92 21 3587 7128

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Bahrain - 51, Khayaban-e-Shahbaz, Phase 6, DHA ☎ +92 21 3534 2971

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Bangladesh - 75/II, Main Khayaban-e-Bahria, Phase V, DHA ☎ +92 21 3534 0184

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Belgium | A/9 Mohammad Ali Bogra Road, Bath Island ☎ +92 21 3587 2941

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Bosnia and Herzegovina | 29, Khayaban-e-Shamsheer, Phase-V, DHA ☎ +92 21 3587 1057

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Botswana | Suite No. 31, Farid Chambers, Abdullah Haroon Road ☎ +92 21 3521 4327

Brazil | 113-A, S.M.C.H.S., Main Shahrah-e-Faisal ☎ +92 21 3455 6084-6
British Deputy High Commission Karachi - Shahrah-e-Iran, Clifton 24.817650, 67.030893 ☎ +92 21 3582 7000 +92 21 3582 7012 Opening Hours: Monday - Th: 08:00-16:15, F: 08:00-13:00 (Also provides consular services for nationals of the Republic of Ireland and New Zealand in addition to the UK)

{{flag|Burundi

Burundi | A-28, S.I.T.E ☎ +92 21 3257 5273

{{flag|Bulgaria

Bulgaria | House #1, Street# 9, PAF Housing, Falcon Complex Faisal, Shaheed-e-Millat Road ☎ +92 21 3431 4255

{{flag|Cameroon

Cameroon | B-182, Khudadad Colony, Jelani House ☎ +92 21 3413 1566

{{flag|Canada

Canada | Beach Luxury Hotel M.T. Khan Road ☎ +92 21 3561 0685

{{flag|Comoros

Comoros | C-18/1, KDA Officers Society ☎ +92 21 3481 0945

China - St.20, Block 4, Clifton ☎ +92 21 3587 4168 {{flag|Republic of the Congo

Congo (Republic of the) | ONB-E/2,Meharsons Estate, Talpur Road ☎ +92 21 3240 0270

{{flag|Cote d'Ivoire

Côte d'Ivoire - Suite No. 4, 2nd Floor, Plot No. 28-30/C, Noor Center, Khayaban-e-Ittehad Lane-12, Phase 7, DHA ☎ +92 21 3531 2002-3

{{flag|Croatia

Croatia | 1st Floor, Block-3, Hockey Club of Pakistan Stadium ☎ +92 21 111 666 447

Cyprus 101 Beaumont Plaza, 10 Beaumont Road ☎ +92 21 3256 1170 {{flag|Czech Republic

Czech Republic | 6-B, 15 South St, Phase 2, DHA ☎ +92 21 3588 7755

{{flag|Denmark

Denmark - 14-Clifton, Street No. 12A, Off Shahran-I-Iran, Clifton ☎ +92 21 3587 3732

Djibouti | 43-1/H, Razi Road, Block-6, PECHS ☎ +92 21 3453 6424-30 {{flag|Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea | 1101-1103, 11th Floor, Uni Plaza, I.I. Chundrigar Road ☎ +92 21 3241 0109

{{flag|Eritrea

Eritrea | 4th Floor, Nacon House, M.D.M. Wafai Road ☎ +92 21 3568 3837

{{flag|Eswatini

Eswatini (Swaziland) | Nacon House, Strachen Road ☎ +92 21 3567 0744

Ethiopia | D3 KDA Scheme No.1, Off Miran Mohd Shah Road ☎ +92 21 3431 6361 {{flag|France}

France - 12/A Mohammad Ali Bogra Road, Bath Island ☎ +92 21 3587 3797

{{flag|Gambia

Gambia - 7th Floor, Schon Center, I.I. Chundrigar Road ☎ +92 21 3567 0744

Consulate General of Germany - 92-A/7, Block 5, Clifton 24.817648, 67.029972 ☎ +92 21 3587 3782 +92 21 3587 4009 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30AM - 11:30AM or by appointment

* Greece | 101 Beaumont Plaza, 10th Beaumont Road ☎ +92 21 3568 0451-4 +92 21 3568 0565

{{flag|Guinea

Guinea | 1101-1103, 11th Floor, Uni Plaza, I.I. Chundrigar Road ☎ +92 21 3241 0109

{{flag|Hungary

Hungary | 96-A, Sindhi Muslim Housing Society ☎ +92 21 3455 0161

India | India House, Fatima Jinnah Road, Civil Lines

Indonesia | E/1-5, Sharah-e-Iran, Clifton ☎ +92 21 3587 4619

Iran | 81 Shahr-e-Iran, Clifton ☎ +92 21 3587 4370-1

{{flag|Iraq

Iraq | House No.5, F-21/I, Block-8, Clifton ☎ +92 21 3582 3557

{{flag|Ireland

Ireland Atlasta House, House number A/7, Street No. 1 Bath Island ☎ +92 21 3530 0747 +92 21 3568 8018 (Also see British Deputy High Commission above since they also provide consular services for Irish nationals in addition to the UK)

{{flag|Italy

Italy - 85 Main Clifton ☎ +92 21 3587 0031

* Japan - 6/2 Civil Lines, Abdullah Haroon Road ☎ +92 21 3522 0800

{{flag|Jordan

Jordan | 24 KPT Reclaimed Area, Pak Shaheen Avenue, Keamari ☎ +92 21 3285 1800

{{flag|Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan | Plot 6/3, Street 27, Phase 5 Extension, DHA ☎ +92 21 3583 8419-20

{{flag|Kenya

Kenya | Plot #F/61-F, S.I.T.E., Near Philips Electrical Inds. ☎ +92 21 3257 8423-4

{{flag|Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan | 15/1, Main Khayaban-e-Ghazi, Phase-V, DHA ☎ +92 21 3537 4447

Kuwait | Plot No: ST-19/20, E- Street, Block-4, Clifton ☎ +92 21 3536 9230-1

{{flag|Latvia

Latvia | 6-B, Block 6, PECHS, Sharah-e-Faisal ☎ +92 21 3454 8403

{{flag|Lebanon

Lebanon | Plot No. 131, Suite #301, 3rd Floor, Speedy Towers, Phase-1, DHA, National Highway ☎ +92 21 3538 6227-8

{{flag|Lesotho

Lesotho | S-31, S.I.T.E., Mauripur ☎ +92 21 3235 4345

{{flag|Liberia

Liberia | KPT Gate No. 11, TPX Yard, Off M.T. Khan Road ☎ +92 21 3568 5547

{{flag|Libya

Libya | 1/5-F, Street-15, Shahra-e-Iran, New Clifton ☎ +92 21 3536 4306

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Madagascar | B-307, Block 6, Gulshan-E-Iqbal ☎ +92 21 3498 3540

{{flag|Malaysia

Malaysia | No. 7-A, Main Khayaban-e-Shamsheer, Phase V, DHA ☎ +92 21 3529 5618

{{flag|Maldives

Maldives | Ameejee Chambers, Campbell Street ☎ +92 21 3262 7945

{{flag|Mali

Mali | B&H House, Near PIA Planetarium, University Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal ☎ +92 21 3498 4012

{{flag|Malta

Malta | Gokal Chambers, Hotel Beach Luxury Road ☎ +92 21 3561 1005

{{flag|Mauritius

Mauritius | 96 A, Sindhi Muslim Cooperative Housing Society ☎ +92 21 3455 0161-63

{{flag|Mexico

Mexico | Lakson Plaza Building No.2, Sarwar Shaheed Road ☎ +92 21 3569 8480-5

{{flag|Montenegro

Montenegro | D-53, Textile Avenue, S.I.T.E. ☎ +92 21 32577480-9

{{flag|Morocco

Morocco | F-225, Street-5, Textile Avenue, S.I.T.E. ☎ +92 21 3256 6411

{{flag|Mozambique

Mozambique | ☎ +92 21 3438 2848

{{flag|Nepal

Nepal | 301-302 Mehdi Tours 115 A, SMCHS, Shahrah E-Faisal ☎ +92 21 3453 3611-4

{{flag|Netherlands

Netherlands | 91, Shahrah-e-Iran, Block 5, Clifton ☎ +92 21 3583 9623

{{flag|New Zealand

New Zealand - Suite 239, Glass Tower 2 Ft 3, Adjacent to PSO House, Main Clifton Road ☎ +92 21 3564 4740

{{flag|Niger

Niger | 57 / II, Khayaban-e-Rahat, Phase VI, DHA ☎ +92 21 3772 0069

Nigeria | 55/2, 26th Street, Phase-V, D.H.A. ☎ +92 21 3548 2491 {{flag|Norway

Norway | 12 Standard Chartered Bank Chambers, I.I. Chundrigar Road ☎ +92 21 3241 5697

{{flag|Oman

Oman | A-1-A, South Seaview Avenue, Phase II, DHA ☎ +92 21 3588 7856

Philippines | 7th Floor, 33-A, Citi Tower, Block VI, PECHS, Shara-e-Faisal ☎ +92-21-4373111, +92-21-111 527 527

{{flag|Poland

Poland | 6-D, 1st Gizri Lane, Phase IV, DHA ☎ +92 21 3587 9593-4

{{flag|Portugal

Portugal | 237, Fatima Jinnah Road ☎ +92 21 3568 2409

{{flag|Qatar

Qatar | House #16, Khyban -E- Hafiz Phase -5, DHA ☎ +92 21 3586 2171

{{flag|Romania

Romania | House No. 60-A, 3rd Sunset Street, Phase II, DHA ☎ +92 21 3588 0559

Russia - Plot No. FL-1, Block-4, Scheme-5, Clifton ☎ +92 21 3586 0265

{{flag|Rwanda

Rwanda | MR 7/28, 2nd Floor, Dagli Centre, M. Feroze Street, Jodia Bazar ☎ +92 21 3241 3527

Saudia Arabia | 20/22 Khayaban-e-Hafiz, Phase V, DHA ☎ +92 21 3584 1154

{{flag|Senegal

Senegal | 104, Al Farid Centre, M.T. Khan Road ☎ +92 21 3568 1853

{{flag|Seychelles

Seychelles | 4 – J.C.H. Society, Main Shahra-e-Faisal ☎ +92 21 3454 5912

Serbia | D-53, Textile Avenue, S.I.T.E. ☎ +92 21 32577480-9 {{flag|Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone | Schon Centre, I.I.Chundrigar Road ☎ +92 21 3454 9361

Singapore - Lakson Plaza, Building No 2, Sarwar Shaheed Road ☎ +92 21 3568 8243

{{flag|Slovakia

Slovakia | Flat No. 158/C, 24th Commercial Area, Phase V, DHA ☎ +92 21 3583 5492

{{flag|Slovenia

Slovenia | D-90, Block 2, Scheme-5, Clifton ☎ +92 21 3587 7457

{{flag|Somalia

Somalia | D-81, K.D.A. Scheme #1 ☎ +92 21 3452 7336

South Africa | 38-C-1,Block-6,P.E.C.H.S., Shahrah-e-Faisal ☎ +92 21 111 777 666

{{flag|South Korea

South Korea - House No.101, 29th Street off Khayaban-e-Muhafiz., Phase VI, DHA ☎ +92 21 3585 3950
Spain | First Floor, Service Club Extension Building, Mereweather Road ☎ +92 21 3568 7614

{{flag|Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka - 20/1, 18th Street, Kh-e-Shamsheer Phase V, DHA ☎ +92 21 3534 6614-5

{{flag|Suriname

Suriname | 91, Sharah-e-Iran, Clifton ☎ +92 21 3586 7771

{{flag|Sweden

Sweden | 37-G, Block 6, P.E.C.H.S. Shahrah-e-Faisal ☎ +92 21 3437 3001-2

{{flag|Switzerland

Switzerland - 98, Block 5, Clifton 24.819548, 67.030893 ☎ +92 21 3587 3987

Syria | 116, Street 15, Khayaban-e-Mohafiz, Phase-6, DHA ☎ +92 21 3585 7316

{{flag|Tajikistan

Tajikistan | Tabani House 308,Street #18, Bahadurabad ☎ +92 21 3453 1921-3

Thailand | 23/A/II Main Khayaban-e-Shansheer, Phase-V, DHA ☎ +92 21 3587 4417

{{flag|Tanzania

Tanzania | Suite 605, Hotel Sarah Building, Parr Street, Saddar ☎ +92 21 3920 6660

{{flag|Tunisia

Tunisia | 301, Standard Insurance House, 3rd Floor ,I.I.Chundrigar Road ☎ +92 21 3241 6733

Türkiye | 29-A, Khayaban-e-Hafiz Phase V, DHA ☎ +92 21 3587 4334

{{flag|Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan | C/o Aero Int'l (Pvt) Ltd., 47-E/1, Block-6, PECHS ☎ +92 21 3454 4951-4

{{flag|Uganda

Uganda | C/O Epla Laboratories (Pvt.) Ltd., D-12, Estate Avenue, S.I.T.E. ☎ +92 21 3257 6126-30

{{flag|United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates - 17/A Khayaban-e-Shamsheer Phase 5, DHA ☎ +92 21 3581 0000-4

United States | Plot No. 3-5, Mai Kolachi Road ☎ +92 21 3527 5000 {{flag|Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan | D-55, Block-2, Clifton ☎ +92 21 3537 4175

{{flag|Yemen

Yemen | 23/1, 9th Street, Khy-e-Shamsheer, Phase-V, DHA ☎ +92 21 3584 9742

{{flag|Zambia

Zambia | Pagganwala Lodge, 238 Staff Lines, Fatima Jinnah Road ☎ +92 21 3242 3923

Where to go next after Karachi

Kirthar National Park – a beautiful and rugged vast land area; home to a large variety of wildlife.
Mohenjo-daro – a spectacular, fascinating and important archaeological site of ruins of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization.
Thatta – Here you can visit Makli (a UN World legacy site) and Jamia Masjid built by Mughal emperor Shah Jehan who also built the Taj Mahal.
Hyderabad (Pakistan) | Hyderabad