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Karachi the City of Lights
Karachi is the largest city of Pakistan. It is also the southernmost city of the country and capital of Sindh Province. The Population estimate of Karachi is roughly 18 Million by authorities( A rough guess that is inflated every year. 80% of the population is Muslims, ..
Karachi the City of Lights
Karachi is the largest city of Pakistan. It is also the southernmost city of the country and capital of Sindh Province. The Population estimate of Karachi is roughly 18 Million by authorities( A rough guess that is inflated every year. 80% of the population is Muslims, rest belong to all different religious groups among them Christians and Hindus are the largest. Karachi is the commercial capital of the country.
It has a representation of many International Banks. Multinational Companies and airlines, Most of the international airlines fly here. All renowned airlines have offices in Karachi The city is vast in the area having an area of about 2200 square kilometers. You can expect to see a large variety of modern and Colonial architecture in Karachi.
Though there are very few tall buildings in Karachi the modern architecture is matured and represents a class of its own. There are many beautiful mosques, Mausoleums, Churches, and Libraries here. Bazaars of this city are the most attractive. Karachi has been regarded as the most liberal and traditional city at the same time. The combination of people from all over the country has made people tolerate each other's language, culture, and faith. There are the typical oriental style of bazaars with colors and narrow streets and you will find in Karachi the modern shopping centers offering a variety of goods of International standards and brands.
One of the major tourist attraction is the busses and trucks of Karachi they are seen everywhere and present a whole art gallery of colors in them. The national museum of Pakistan is the most prestigious museums in Pakistan housing the artifacts from the Mehar Garh, Indus civilization and the modern Pakistan movements relics. Transfers from Karachi to other cities Airport to Hotel. Airport to any downtown hotel it is about 17 Kilometers we take a comfortable Half an hours drive passing by some modern office buildings and residential area of Karachi.
Beautifully painted lorries passing by us all the way welcoming us to Karachi & Pakistan. Karachi to Hyderabad. 160 Kilometer (2 & Hal Hours ) if driving via superhighway which has very little to offer as for the sightseeing is concerned. Optionally one can also take the drive of Thatta tour visiting all those places and then continue to Hyderabad (200 KMs from Karachi about 8 Hours with sightseeing). Karachi to Quetta A complete hilly desert drive of 14 Hours (712 Kms) with a few bazaars to see on the way. The road is good but it is advisable to take a train for a more scenic journey through Bolan Pass. Karachi to Sehwan. Drive to Hyderabad via superhighway then continue to Sehwan (Total 310 Kms) On the way optionally one ca visit Ranikot for the largest fort in the world.
There are also some interesting villages and traditional architecture on the way. Weather in Karachi Karachi has quite a stagnant weather but there are a few temperature Variations. From November to February temperature is From 8 to 28 Degrees With an average humidity of 65% From March to April Temperature remains between 25 - 38 Degrees and from May to October Temperature remains between 28 - 39 Degrees.
There is very little rainfall but due to the monsoon From July to August casual rain showers are expected, which some times may be extended to September.
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