Karachi is the former capital and largest city of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. It is also the capital of the Pakistan province of Sindh, which is also in the ranking of the beta-global city. Karachi is also the heart of Sindh on account of its major contribution to the GDP of the country. This city is an industrial and financial center among all other big cities. According to the 2017 census, the population of Karachi is 15 million. There are indeed many best places to visit in Karachi but some places are must-visit attractions that include:
- Mazar-e-Qaid
- National Museum of Pakistan
- Shopping Malls
- Churna Island
- PAF Museum
Karachi, also, owns the sea and beaches, by its mother nature, which is a great source of attraction for its visitors and tourists alike. The sandy beaches of clear crystal water are a great place for relaxation and Sunday hang out. Despite Karachi’s warm and dry summer season, people do visit this city because of the sea. The five best places to visit in Karachi are:
1- Mizar-e-Qaid
Mazar-e-quid is the iconic symbol of Karachi, located in central Karachi which is the final resting place of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Founder of Pakistan. It was constructed from 1960 to 1970 having a modern style of architecture. The tomb of Jinnah is also known as Jinnah Mausoleum. People must visit this place on Pakistan Day, Independence Day, and the birthday of Jinnah. It is also the tomb of Fatima Jinnah, Qaid’s sister, and Liaqat Ali Khan. The Pakistanis and international visitors, also, love to visit Mazar-e-Qaid as Muhammad Ali Jinnah is the founder of Pakistan. That’s why Mazar-e-qaid is one of the best places to visit in Karachi.
2- National Museum of Pakistan
The National Museum of Pakistan in Karachi is the replacement for the Victoria museum. It was established in 1950 at the Fere Hall, which was built in the 1850s in tribute to an English commissioner of Sindh.
- Importance of the National Museum of Pakistan
This largest museum in Pakistan is carrying a lot of old art, crafts, thousands of old coins, and sculptures. The historic sculptures, costumes, language and signs, calligraphy and paintings, Islamic arts, and Holy Quran manuscripts are the main highlights and reflections of Gandhara and Indus valley civilization. There is also a separate gallery for the Pakistan movement belongings for instance Liaqat Ali Khan’s stick, Allama Iqbal’s chair, and Quaid-e-Azam’s pen, cars, sword, etc.
3- Shopping Malls
Karachi is known as the city of Lights because of its spectacular designs, buildings, markets, and other infrastructure.
An awesome piece of the creation of Karachi is the well-designed and spectacular malls. The Ocean mall, Lucky One mall, Dolmen Clifton mall, and the Atrium mall are the best illustrations of the luxurious, modern, eye-catching and splendid infrastructure of Karachi. People visit these magnificent malls to purchase clothes and other accessories as gifts for their friends, family, and loved ones. These malls possess national and international brands of clothes, and shoes which are adjacent. For that reason, malls are the best places to visit in Karachi.
4- Churna Island
Churna Island is the hidden paradise of Pakistan located in Kamari Town near Mubarak Goth, Karachi. It is also one of the best places to visit since popular for Scuba diving and snorkeling. This Island is a small inhabitant piece of land that is also an underwater peaceful place.
It is also famous for fishing, cliff diving, Spearfishing, and underwater photography tours. Most of the time, visitors decided to visit this place from November to February because of its moderate temperature during these months. Although it is quite possible to arrange a trip without an appropriate guide trained professionals or groups of people are a recommendation to help in cliff diving and underwater photography.
5- PAF Museum
“PAF Museum not only preserves the history of PAF but also helps create greater harmony between the PAF and the general public. (PAF website)
The Pakistan Air Force Museum is a gallery house of weapons of the air force, including F-86, F-104, Starfighter, Huskie, etc. It is located near the Shahrah Faisal, Karsaz flyover. This Museum is an example of Pakistan’s advancement in technology and Aerospace. PAF Museum is an attraction for visitors as it is a demonstration of the country’s brave and powerful air force. Several aircraft, weapons and tools, radar, and jet fighters displayed in this museum make it one of the best places to visit in Karachi.
