Attractions in Karachi

There is much to do in Karachi, a city of 18 million people is unlikely to be short on activities!
You can shop to one's hearts content, in the massive range of markets and bazaars that dot the city, or one can shop at one of the many modern shopping malls that are found across the city's more affluent sectors, namely Defence and Clifton.

From a historical perspective, Karachi has a fine collection of Anglo-Indian architecture, a legacy of the British Raj, which can keep History buffs engaged. As well as a fine history in its own right, with ancient pre-Islamic and later Muslim rulers leaving there mark on this enchanted area around which the modern city has formed.

On the sports front, one is spoilt for choice. Cricket can be found at every conceivable corner; in the lush grounds of the more wealthy professional clubs or elite schools, to the side streets of the working class Saddar City district of Karachi. There are several fine Golf courses-which host international tournaments such as the Pakistan Open on the Asian circuit, a bustling race track, and a wide range of water sports are accessible due to the City's Arabian Sea coast.

Culture vultures will find a city with 10 Art Galleries, displaying broad works from Asia, and some New Age works from aspiring Pakistani artists.

Walks along the beaches, under clear skies, at night are an experience worth the travel alone, as visitors can gaze towards the heavens with the Arabian sea cascading over their sandalled feet. Joyous memories are assured!

Simply let yourselves be overwhelmed by this city, its size and scope, its heart breaking disparity between rich and poor, and its breath taking sights and sounds. Karachi isn't a city, it is a world unto itself.

• Mazar-e-Quaid - tomb of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan
  
• Mohatta Palace and museum
  
• Lady Lloyd pier at Bin Qasim park
  
• Karachi Port Authority's Water Jet fountain
  
• Aga Khan University hospital - for its modernist Islamic architecture
  
• Masjid e Tooba - largest single-domed mosque in the world
  

• Clifton Beach
  
• Beach Park
  
• Jehangir Kothari Parade
  
• Hawke's Bay Beach - breeding ground for endangered turtles
  
• Paradise Point - rock promontory in the sea with a natural arch
  
• Sandspit Beach
  
• French Beach
  
• Russian Beach (Near Gharo)