"Karachi - Gateway to Pakistan" Karachi by zainfeb13

Karachi Travel Guide: 470 reviews and 1,005 photos

Welcome to Karachi, the Gateway to Pakistan!! Of course, it is the best city of the country offering so many things to visitors from Beaches (it has a long coast line which offers scenic waters, sailing, windsurfing, boating/fishing), hang-out places like Clifton, Tariq Road, Boating Basin, Marina Creek, Zoo, shopping and more shopping.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Friendly people, Bargain shopping and of course Food.
Cons:Traffic chaos in old parts of Karachi.
In a nutshell:The most happening place in Pakistan

Last visit to Karachi: Aug 2003
Intro Updated Sep 7, 2004
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Old buildings Things to Do (4)

You may find various beautiful old style architecture in Karachi city old area near I.I. Chundrigar Road and Kharadar. more travel advice

Mohatta Palace Things to Do (4)

Once belonged to a famous Hindu businessman and then to Miss Fatima Jinnah, sister of the founder of Pakistan,... more travel advice

Sunday Bazaar Shopping (2)

If you are in Karachi and if its a Sunday then head for Sunday Bazaar in Defence phase VII near Village Restaurant.. You... more travel advice

Area 51 Bowling Club Things to Do (4)

Area 51 is the first international standard bowling club in Karachi. Nice cozy enviornment and not very expensive. Entry... more travel advice

Restaurants (2)
See All Don't worry Karachi has fast food chains...

Warnings and Dangers (1)
Avoid old areas at night !!! thats it...

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maztek Oct 11, 2007 at 5:21 PM

Wishing you a very happy and prosperous Eid Mubarik.
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JessH Sep 13, 2006 at 1:22 AM

Hello Zain. Thank you for your nice tips on Karachi... I will be travelling there this December with my fiance to go to a Pakistani friend's wedding there! Greetings from Dubai :-) Jess
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shahpoto Apr 3, 2005 at 1:02 AM

There are two other Malls i would like to tell you. Dolmen Mall at Tariq road, very good Mall with Local and International brands and beautiful food court and play area for children. Millennium Mall at Gulistan Johar, Very beautifully designed Mall.
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Imbi Sep 26, 2003 at 2:54 AM

Good work and Interesting page but does this city has some real things to offer to its visitor?
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TOOCOOL Aug 22, 2003 at 3:57 AM

Interesting page.. Hoping to see more!