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Where is It: Lying on the coast of the Arabian Sea, Karachi is situated in the southeastern Pakistan and in the northwest of the Indus Delta. It covers a total area of 3,527 sq. km. Malir River and Lyari River pass through the city.
How to Commute: Jinnah International Airport, the modern international airport in the city brings the world closer to Karachi. Karachi is also served by various shipping ports like Port of Karachi and Port Qasim. Pakistan Railways link the city with rest of the country. The government is in the plan to construct a light-rail based mass transit system in the city to provide easy and fast commutation to its passengers.
Where to Stay: Karachi, a major tourist destination, has various hotels and restaurants offering outstanding services to its customers. Marriott Karachi, Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Beach Luxury Hotel, Regent Plaza Hotel, Pearl Continental Hotel, Hotel Mehran and Avari Towers include the international hotels in the city that often serve as host to majority of the tourists who visit the city.
What to See: Beaches are the main attractions of Karachi. Manora beach-a small island located in the city lures visitors to it.
Clifton beach, which is frequently visited by families and tourists, is a major attraction in the city. Camel rides and horse rides along the beach mesmerizes the visitors. Hawke's Bay Beach - a rocky beach attracts people to it. Sandspit Beach, French Beach and Russian Beach are the other beaches that provide amusement parks and restaurants in the beachside.
Port Fountain Jet, one of the world's tallest fountains is really a feast for the eyes. Museums like Pakistan Air Force Museum, Pakistan Maritime Museum and National Museum of Pakistan are also the center of attraction of the city. Merewether Tower, the important landmark of the city, Frere Hall, Khaliq Deena Hall, Jehangir Kothari Parade, Governor's House, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Hindu Gymkhana constitute the other major interesting spots of the city.
How to Commute: Jinnah International Airport, the modern international airport in the city brings the world closer to Karachi. Karachi is also served by various shipping ports like Port of Karachi and Port Qasim. Pakistan Railways link the city with rest of the country. The government is in the plan to construct a light-rail based mass transit system in the city to provide easy and fast commutation to its passengers.
Where to Stay: Karachi, a major tourist destination, has various hotels and restaurants offering outstanding services to its customers. Marriott Karachi, Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Beach Luxury Hotel, Regent Plaza Hotel, Pearl Continental Hotel, Hotel Mehran and Avari Towers include the international hotels in the city that often serve as host to majority of the tourists who visit the city.
What to See: Beaches are the main attractions of Karachi. Manora beach-a small island located in the city lures visitors to it.
Port Fountain Jet, one of the world's tallest fountains is really a feast for the eyes. Museums like Pakistan Air Force Museum, Pakistan Maritime Museum and National Museum of Pakistan are also the center of attraction of the city. Merewether Tower, the important landmark of the city, Frere Hall, Khaliq Deena Hall, Jehangir Kothari Parade, Governor's House, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Hindu Gymkhana constitute the other major interesting spots of the city.
About Cities
Karachi the capital of Sindh Province in Pakistan got its name from King Kusha, the son of Hindu God Lord Rama. In 1842, the British who ruled India took possession of the city and made it a district of India. British utilized its natural harbor and developed it into a busy port city. In 1947, it was made the capital of the new nation of Pakistan. Later, the capital was shifted to Islamabad but Karachi remains the economic center of Pakistan. It is now the financial and commercial center as well as the largest port of Pakistan.
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