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Karachi is the largest city in Pakistan and serves as the country’s main economic hub. Tour packages can help travelers plan their visit based on the city’s history and culture as well as outdoor activities like water sports. Because of its convenient location, travelers can easily reach Karachi and plans to other destination in Pakistan.
A tour package organizer covers the costs for your travel and accommodation in Karachi. You will get the opportunity to visit all the major places of interest in the city, enjoy water sports at the beaches of French Bay, Hawke’s Bay or Cape Monze and eat fresh seafood at the city’s coastal restaurants.
Other activities offered by tour package organizers include diving and snorkeling at Churna Island, visiting the fish Harbor, and spending time at the less developed beaches along the Makran Coastal Highway. Some business related tour packages offer only travel and lodging in the business district and help organize seminars and conferences.
Travelers will need a guide and a car to get around the large city of Karachi. It is especially convenient for travelers from outside Pakistan to hire a guide prior to their visit, since they may have difficulty using the public transportation systems.
Jinnah International Airport, located in Karachi, is the largest and busiest airport in Pakistan. It houses both international and domestic flights. Multiple flights are available to many cities in Pakistan. Many international flights are available to the Gulf, UK, and Southeast Asia, and other destinations.
The airport is in the northeast of the city. It takes approximately 30-60 minutes to get to the central business district and hotel district of the city depending on the traffic.
The M-9 motorway connects Karachi to the city of Hyderabad and other major cities of Pakistan. People usually don’t take the road to Karachi from Islamabad or Lahore, because of the long distance and short flight time between those cities. However, some travelers take the coastal route (the Makran Coastal Highway) through Balochistan from Gwadar to Karachi while doing a long-term travel trip of Balochistan.
Mazar-e-Quaid is the mausoleum of the founder of Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The mausoleum is a famous landmark in Karachi and is located in the heart of the city. The mausoleum complex is beautifully landscaped. It is a first stop on many sightseeing tours in Karachi.
B) Mohatta Palace Museum
What is now the Mohatta Palace Museum, was a 19th century buildings in what is now the Clifton area of Karachi. It was built by a Rajasthani business man, and later served as the residence of Fatima Jinnah. The exterior of the building is in the style of the Rajasthan School of Architecture, and the structure is made of yellow sandstone. Permanent and temporary exhibits at the museum display the history of the building and Palace, and the wider history of Karachi.
The Mohatta Palace Museum is well worth a visit. The exhibits are well displayed, and the building has an interesting history. The museum gives the visitor a different view of the history of the city of Karachi.
C) Clifton and the Sea Front
The neighborhood of Clifton lies along the Arabian Sea. It is the main seaside area of the city. The beaches of Clifton are extremely popular with the people of Karachi. The main beach, Sea View, is particularly crowded on weekends and in the evenings. The beaches of Clifton are more like city parks, and less like the beaches that are further from the city.
Near the beaches, and Sea View in particular, there are many casual eateries and seafood restaurants, which give the visitor a chance to observe how the people of the city of Karachi enjoy and make use of the seaside. The Sea View area is particularly crowded in the evenings.
D) Empress Market and the Walled City
Empress Market is a late 19th century covered market located in the Saddar district of Karachi. The market is no longer as active as it was and the building itself is the main attraction. Architecturally, it is an excellent example of late colonial period construction.
Compared to other parts of the city, Saddar district has a relatively good concentration of early 20th century commercial and institutional buildings. A guided tour of the commercial buildings of this area helps visitors gain a quick overview of the architectural history of the city.
The beaches located to the west of Karachi are quite popular with the city residents and the main reason is the poor quality of beaches within the city. All of the beaches along the Hawkes Bay are within a distance of 25 to 35 kms from the city. French Beach is the closest and most popular of these beaches. The beaches are not accessible all year round and require a long distance journey from the city.
The beaches do not have hotels and offer very basic facilities. Most visitors bring their own food and drink. Some camping groups bring tents for overnight stays.
Fact Sheet A
French Beach is a day trip from a Karachi city hotel, or an overnight camping stop for groups. To include this in your itinerary, check with your operator for the latest information. Road and beach conditions can change.
Hawkes Bay and Sandspit
Closer to the city than French Beach, Hawkes Bay is a long beach where many of the Karachi residents spend the weekends. Many guesthouses line this beach. Sandspit is adjacent to Hawkes Bay and is the nesting site for the Green Sea Turtle. Turtle nesting season is from July-December. During this time, guides from the local conservation department take visitors to see the turtles at night.
Cape Monze and Paradise Point
Monze (or Ras Muari) is a peninsula that juts out into the Arabian Sea about an hour and a half from Karachi. The coastline is rocky and Jagged with Sea Caves and foliage. The beaches near Karachi have a reputation for being polluted, however most travelers say the beaches near Monze are clean and clear.
Paradise Point is a picturesque coastal formation in Hawke’s Bay made up of two rock arches. It can only be accessed via the beach, and frequently draws visitors and photographers for its scenic coastal views. Be sure to check the tides for your visit.
About an hour and a half from Karachi, by road, is Churna Island. Though not as famous as paradise point, it boasts some of the clearest waters in the area, and is a prime destination for snorkeling and diving. There is a thriving reef system and marine life around the island. From October to May, when the sea is calmer, boat trips leave from Karachi to Chura Island. The boat ride takes 2 hours each way, so be prepared to spend the entire day on the water.
No visit to Karachi is complete without sampling the city’s abundant fresh seafood. The fish harbour area of the city has fresh catches sold and cooked on the spot. Head down to Do Darya in Clifton for seafood grills and restaurants. Other eateries in Boat Basin, Clifton, offer a wider selection of food including seafood.
It's possible to experience most of Karachi's food culture in a single day with a tour that begins at the fish harbor very early in the morning, includes a local meal, and ends with dinner at Do Darya. Of course, a good guide enhances the experience by letting you know which places to avoid or which ones offer reliable food. In a city like Karachi, where the same meal can taste drastically different depending on where you buy it, consistency is quite important.
Karachi is the heart of the Pakistan's economy and finance, and the city's large hotels reflect that. International and local large hotel chains are all represented in Karachi. Compared to other cities in Pakistan, the conference and event facilities in Karachi are the most developed and largest.
The majority of business and corporate groups that visit Karachi do so to attend conferences and events. A typical business event or conference organization package in Karachi includes: transfers to and from the airport and to/from the group's accommodation, day to day transfers, bookings for the group at the conference venue, and organizing activities and meals for the group outside the conference.
The Movenpick, Marriott, and Avari hotels are three of the most well-known and largest conference hotels in Karachi. The Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi is also considered a good business and conference hotel. Of the hotels listed, your business event organizer can best determine availability and offer rates for your group.
November through March is the best time to visit Karachi. Humidity levels are down and temperatures are more comfortable. Rough seas can sometimes make traveling to nearby islands unpleasant and dangerous. During this time, the beaches of Karachi are still pleasant to visit, as are the other attractions in and around the city. This time of the year also brings a surge of tourism to Pakistan and is a good time to see other popular tourist destinations in Pakistan as well.
From April to June the temperatures start to rise. May and June are particularly hot with temperatures sometimes reaching 40°C. The humidity makes the heat feel even hotter. Monsoons hit Karachi in July and August and bring much needed relief from the heat. Flooding does occur in Karachi during the Monsoon season.
Because of the heat many travelers don't consider Karachi during the summer but it is still a good time to visit. Many businesses are open and operate normally. The heat isn't a good justification to avoid taking a trip to the city but it is something to keep in mind while planning what activities to do during your stay.
The streets of Karachi are jammed with traffic throughout the day but especially in the mornings and evenings. Plan your itinerary according to how long you expect it to take to get from one location to the next because the distance between two places doesn't always indicate how long it will take to get there. Hiring a local guide to help navigate traffic will help save time and get you to your destination quicker than using GPS.
Karachi has worked to improve its security and many travelers now consider it safe. Check government travel advisories and your tour operator’s advice before going.
If you want more information about mobile coverage, tell us when you contact us. Coverage in the city is good and the mobile internet speed is good. 4G coverage extends to many residential areas and the business district. Coverage diminishes outside of the city.
Look for a Sindh Tourism Department licensed city guide. Make sure to ask for their license number. Licensed city guides can help with many things like up-to-date information on site closures.
Make sure that your guide is clear about the transportation arrangements for the day if you are visiting French Beach or Cape Monze.
Look for a marine operator’s license if you are going on a boat tour for snorkeling or diving to Churna Island.
Ask your tour guide about the hotel’s conference facilities if you are considering a hotel for a business event.
Lastly, look for a tour operator or guide who has comprehensive information about event planning and management if you are planning a large event.
What is the best time to visit Karachi?
November through March is the best time to visit the city as the weather is pleasant with calm seas. This time is most convenient for visitors from other countries as well. January is the coldest month. The sea gets rough and high tides during the summer and monsoon months from April to August. Karachi has a hot and humid climate during the summer.
B) Which beaches are near Karachi?
Well-known beaches in the area include French Beach, Hawkes Bay, Sandspit, Cape Monze, and Paradise Point. French Beach and Cape Monze are considered to have better water quality than beaches in the city. Churna Island, which is further away but still accessible by boat, is a popular destination for diving and snorkeling.
C) Can people from outside Pakistan go to Karachi?
People from outside of Pakistan can arrive in Pakistan via Karachi, as the city has international air and sea connections. Generally speaking, people from outside of Pakistan do not need special permits or clearances to go to Karachi.
D) Is it safe for visitors to go to Karachi?
Over the last 10 years, there has been significant improvement in peace and stability in the city. Areas of the city that include places of business and tourism, are visited by people from all over the world. To get the latest information about travel to a country, you should consult travel advisories for your country and your tour operator.
E) What kinds of food are in Karachi?
Karachi has a wide variety of food because of the different ethnic and cultural groups that live in the city. The city is famous for biryani, seafood, and different types of cuisines. The Fish Harbor is a good area to find fresh seafood.
F) Is Karachi good for families?
There are a number of family-friendly places in Karachi, including Mohatta Palace, Pakistan Maritime Museum, Karachi Zoo and beaches (French Beach and Hawks Bay). Other family outing options include Clifton and Sea View. The biggest challenge families face is the heat and traffic of the city.
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