Places to visit in Karachi, top 7 Places in Karachi You Need to Visit.

Karachi is a beautiful city situated on the banks of the Arabian Sea, it is the capital of Sindh province, Pakistan.

Whether you're a resident or a tourist, Karachi is a place that promises a plethora of must-see iconic and secret locations.

The city hosts a blend of historical destinations, places with modern architecture, bustling activity at its beaches, bazaars, and famous food streets. Here are the 7 top city attractions in Karachi, Pakistan.

1. Bahria Town

The Bahria Town Karachi is located at the outskirts of the city, it is also referred to as Dubai of Pakistan.

Bahria Town is a mini city in itself with places like, theme park called “Bahria Adventure land”, beautiful skyline, parks, well planned residential zones, and world's fourth-largest mosque, and the largest in Pakistan, “Grand Jamia Masjid” is also in the Bahria Town.

Grand Jamia Mosque (Masjid) is a must-visit as it is an architecture masterpiece.

This mosque has a capacity of 800,000 worshippers.

Set on a 60-ft elevated plateau spanning around 200 acres, the structure is designed to be visible from across Bahria Town, Karachi.

2. Clifton area

Visiting Clifton area is a must, in the travel list of anyone who visits Karachi, one can visit, Clifton beach, mega malls in the area like — Dynasty Tower, Dolmen Mall, and Ocean Tower and Mall.

• Dolmen Mall is also in the Clifton area, it is one of the most famous mega mall in Pakistan.

It is built on 3 Million sq. ft. area, and is known for, luxury brands, seafront location, multiple food courts, etc.

• Masjid Tooba, a very beautiful mosque of Pakistan is also built near Clifton in Karachi.

It has a unique architecture, the entire Mosque is dome shaped, with beautiful inner part.

• The shrine (Dargah Sharif) of Abdullah Shah Ghazi رحمۃ اللہ علیہ is located in the Clifton neighbourhood of Karachi, Pakistan.

Devotees from around the world visit the shrine when visiting Karachi.

3. Clifton Beach, Karachi (Sea View)

Clifton beach or Sea View as it is sometimes called, is a tourist attraction as well as a local attraction.

It is stretched along the Arabian Sea and also has a long coastline with beaches, and provides a wide range of activities like camel and horse riding, amusement parks, and stalls by the beach selling local foods and artisan products.

The evenings make the place especially captivating because people come there to watch the sunset and get cool sea air.

4. Muhammad Ali Jinnah Mausoleum (Mazar-e-Quaid)

Mazar-e-Quaid is situated on the MA Jinnah Road, in the centre of Karachi, and is the place where Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, rests.

This now iconic white marble mausoleum is a testimony to the leadership and vision Jinnah had for the country.

Being built under the lush gardens and located on a hill, it has panoramic scenes of the city.

The calmness takes it as a reflective and sacred place.

It is not only a historical site; the mausoleum is the pride of Pakistan and is an attraction that anyone should visit in case he or she is in Karachi.

5. Port Grand

Port Grand is a bustling food and entertainment complex situated on the historical Native Jetty Bridge.

It is an amalgam of dining, shopping, and culture that was opened in 2011.

The visitors are provided with more than 40 restaurants and cafes, musical stages, a Ferris wheel, and speedboats on China Creek.

It is an ideal place where friends and family can relax and still admire the view of the waterfront.

6. DHA food street

Karachi has many famous restaurants, hotels, and food streets, that makes up of its tasty and rich cuisine.

Nalli Biryani, variety of Fish and many special mutton dishes are some food items one should taste.

Open and clean area for food loving people and plenty of options to pick from makes the DHA food street a must-visit.

To take a deeper dive into the city's famous restaurants and dining places, check this out: Best Karachi Restaurants.

7. Lucky One Mall

Lucky One Mall in Karachi is the biggest shopping mall in Pakistan and second largest in South Asia. Situated on Rashid Minhas Road, Karachi.

• It has a total area of 3.4 million square feet.

• Hosts 200+ local and international brands. One of Karachi’s biggest food courts with 50+ outlets.

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A few places worth mentioning include, Khoj Alana beach, Shams Pir Island, Sands Pit beach, Kati Pahari, Do darya, Empress Market is the oldest market in Karachi, established in 1884, Hawks Bay, Burns Road, Zainab Market Sadar bazaar, among others.

Each of these places have their own charm and story to tell and serve as main attractions for tourists and locals.

Brief about Karachi

Karachi is a beautiful city situated on the banks of the Arabian Sea, it is the capital of Sindh province.

Karachi is the financial capital of Pakistan, with stock exchange, banks and international companies located in the city.

It's Port of Karachi, commonly referred to as Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and Port Muhammad Bin Qasim (also known as Port Qasim), plays a pivotal role in the trade.

Making Karachi an important strategic and economic centre for the country.

Karachi is also known as city of lights, it is the largest city in Pakistan, and 12th largest city in the world, with a total area of 3,780 sq. km.

All these aspects makes Karachi a whooping around $190 Billion economy, which is the largest in the country. Around 35% of Pakistan's revenue comes from this city.

It has population exceeding 20 Million (two crore) people.

It was known as “Kalachi” in the past.

Main languages include Urdu, Pashto and Punjabi, around 40% of population is Urdu speaking, ~20% are Pashto-speaking Pathans, and around 15% speak Sindhi, around 10% speak Punjabi, various other languages are also spoken as well.

Karachi is a city that integrates rich history, diversity of cultures, and contemporary attractions in a wonderful way.

The famous city places in Karachi are combined with history, culture, and current entertainment.

• Clifton Beach's bustle and Mazar-e-Quaid's seriousness combine to create a sense of livability that makes this, Pakistan's largest city, the most diverse.

• It is the crowded metropolis, with well-developed locations like, Bahria Town, Clifton area, DHA food street, among others.

• One can see the Karachi skyline from its seashore and enjoy amazing sunset.

Regardless of whether you are in need of some historical analogy, cultural niceties, or just a day sitting under the scorching sun on one of the local beaches, Karachi has something that Karachi can provide.

These are remarkable places that you must explore in Karachi, or else you will miss the very essence of the city.

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