Karachi

beaches and waterfront

Port Grand

(http://portgrand.com) is an extensive food street and entertainment complex in Downtown Karachi with a pedestrian friendly pier, housing different restaurants on one side and views of Karachi Harbor on the other side. It also has shopping malls, art galleries, a tavern area, and a Hindu temple.

Clifton Beach

was the world's most popular silver-sand beach and health resort during 20th century but now it is affected by an oil spill that occurred in 2003. Some still find it well worth visiting, however.

Beach Park

Bagh-e-Ibn-e-Qasim

located just next to the beach park, Bagh-e-Ibn-e-Qasim is the most famous park of the city. Attractions include: Lady Lloyd pier, Jahangri Kothari parade, a century old amusement park, an underground Hindu temple, a mosque and a mausoleum. Try to visit the park at late evening hours when the park is lit.

Boat Basin Park

now known as Benazir Bhutto Park is the most expensively built park in the country.

Water Jet fountain

is the world’s tallest fountain; the controversial fountain is open during weekends between 6PM and midnight.

Floating Ship

(http://www.floatingship.com) at Sea View is a buffet-themed restaurant with thrilling experiences of Ocean turmoil Thunderstorm, Lighting, Shark attack and Kids theater with Fantasy world. [This has shut down now]

The following beaches are located at the outskirts of the city, and are less strict about clothing:

Sandspit Beach

– also visit the WWF Wetland center

Hawke's Bay Beach

breeding ground for endangered turtles

Paradise Point

rock promontory in the sea with a natural arch

French Beach

often cited as Karachi’s most beautiful beach.

Russian Beach

near Gharo

Islands:

Oyster Rocks, Bundle Islands, Manora Island, Churna Island is a Naval gunnery site, as well as Pakistan's only coral reefs

Minora Island

It is great place to visit, ferries and boats are available on rent. This is the island where the Talpurs gave up for British.

You will also view the ruins of a 19th century temple. Many food stalls are also there selling fish.

colonial public buildings

There are many Colonial public buildings in the City’s Saddar district, but some of the well-known buildings are:

Karachi Port Trust

MA Jinnah road, completed during the First World War, the building was converted to a 500-bed military hospital named as No. 1 India General Hospital and was one of the 'five great War hospitals' run under General Fowler

Karachi Municipal Offices

MA Jinnah road

Khaliqdina Hall

MA Jinnah road

City Court Building

MA Jinnah road

Denso Hall

MA Jinnah road

Imperial Customs House

MA Jinnah road

Napier Barracks

Club road

Quaid-e-Azam house museum

Club road

Trinity Church

Near Club road

Sind Club

(http://www.sindclub.org.pk), Club road

Frere Hall

Opposite Marriott hotel, Abdullah haroon road

Karachi Gymkhana

(http://www.kg.com.pk), Club road

Karachi Cotton Exchange

II Chundrigar road

State Bank Annexe

II Chundrigar road, Formerly called Bank of India building was constructed following the first World War, currently it houses a library

DJ Science College

Dr Ziauddin road

Hindu Gymkhana

MR Kayani road, is one of the first Mughal Revival buildings in the city.

Supreme Court

MR Kayani road, formerly called Prince of Wales museum

Empress Market

Preedy Street

Saint Andrews Church

Preedy Street

Saint Patrick's Cathedral

Near Preedy Street

Karachi Grammar School

Near Preedy Street

Sindh High Court

Shahrah Kamaal Ataturk, built entirely out of pink-hued Jodhpur sandstone

landmarks & museums

Quaid-e-Azam's Mausoleum and museum

a city landmark near the centre of the city.

Aga Khan University hospital

near Karsaz, famous for its modernist Islamic architecture, also see lake gardens & hill on its backside.

Pakistan Air Force Museum

(http://pafmuseum.net/main.htm), Karsaz.

Pakistan Maritime Museum

Karsaz.

PIA Planetarium

next to Karachi Expo Centre, on main University Rd. A virtual observatory which regularly puts on shows about the solar system and cosmic phenomenon. The shows in English are much more detailed, and are held every Sunday evening. On other days there are only Urdu shows. A ticketed, guided tour by an officer enables one to view the plane from the inside; its cockpit, pilot seats, and various other areas. Tickets for the planetarium show are Rs 45, and for the show plus the plane tour are Rs 60.

Karachi Expo Centre

(http://tdap.gov.pk/blog/c...), on main University road, opposite City and District Government Offices

Mohatta palace Museum of regional history

Clifton.

Koocha-e-Saqafat

National Arts Council, M.R. Kayani Rd.

Masjid e Tooba

in Defence is the largest single-domed mosque in the world.

Frere Hall

Bagh-e-Jinnah, houses Sadequain Galerie, library plus a peaceful garden.

Mereweather Tower

on II Chundrigar road is business landmark of the city. Also visit the nearby Stock Exchange building.

Habib Bank plaza

on II Chundrigar road was the first skyscraper in the country.

National Museum of Pakistan

collections at this museum displays a two million years Old axe discovered from the Potohar Plateau. There is a remarkable gallery describing the early civilization of Debal and Mansura. Another gallery ‘Freedom Movement gallery’ contains a large collection of pictures and articles concerning Independence movement published that time. Items on display include archeological artefacts, Islamic Art, and historical documents. Located on Dr Ziau-ddin Ahmed Road, the museum is open 10AM-1PM. and 2PM-5PM Thursday and Saturday through Tuesday; 9AM-12 noon.

Unicorn Gallery

(http://www.unicorngallery.net), deals in paintings by Old Masters and Contemporary Artists from South Asia.The gallery showcases a diverse collection of paintings, sculptures, prints, installations etc.

Charminar

A replica of the famous Charminar is at Bahadurabad roundabout.

Karsaz Road

famous for places like The 'Arena' games arcade, Aga Khan University hospital, Golf club, Expo center and museums like Air Force museum, Maritime museum and PIA Planetarium.

WWF Wetland centre

(http://www.wwfpak.org/wet...) at Sandspit is located in the middle of mangrove forests on 35 minutes drive away from the city center. It arranges trip to Mangrove forests, Beaches, Bird Watching, Turtle watching, Lake watching and Nature excursion. It also houses a museum.

Zamzama Park

DHA