Pakistan’s biggest metropolitan city, Karachi is a place having the largest population which includes different ethnicities. It is the capital of Sindh and it is known for its diverse culture, good education system, rich food, shopping malls, best historical sites and the beautiful deep blue sea.
Karachi is addressed as the city of lights because it is the city which never sleeps! This beautiful city is paved with many tourist attractions like restaurants, shopping malls and what not.
If you are someone who is planning to visit Karachi with family then it is really a fun and ideal place. We have compiled a list of 20 places for you to visit.
List Of 20 Fun & Interesting Places In Karachi That You and Your Family Can Enjoy:
1. Clifton Beach:
If you are someone who loves coastal beauty then Clifton beach is the right place for you. It provides a spectacular view without being heavy on your pockets. Clifton beach known as sea view of Karachi is a place where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset and explore sea shells at the shore while enjoying the cool breeze.
Situated on the Arabian sea, it stretches from Karachi to Balochistan and has many recreational activities. Buggy rides, scuba diving, camel rides, cliff diving and horse riding are the main highlights of any evening spent on this beautiful beach.
2. Mazar-e-Quaid:
One of the most visited places of Karachi, Mazar-e-Quaid also known as Jinnah Mausoleum is the final resting place and tomb of Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.
The designing and structuring of the tomb was started in 1960 and was completed around 1970. It is constructed with white marble which gives off a very beautiful look. It is an iconic symbol of Pakistan and attracts a large number of tourists to Karachi.
It remains open to the general public and is a very calm place to visit with your family. If you visit Karachi then pay a homage to the hero of Pakistan by visiting this place.
3. Mohatta Palace:
Located in the heart of Karachi, Mohatta palace is a beautiful place to visit. Agha Ahmad Hussain designed it and it was built in 1927 close to the Clifton Beach.
A famous Hindu Businessman, Shivratan Mohatta constructed it for his wife who was sick and was advised to live close to sea. The palace was built in a traditional way by using jodhpur stones.
After the partition happened, the palace was then given to Muhtarama Fatimah Jinnah. She spent her last years there and now the palace belongs to our state. So this palace has historical as well as political roots.
4. Churna Island:
Churna Island, also known as charna island located near Kimari Town of Karachi. It is an uninhabited paradise located in the middle of the sea and covers an area of about 1.5km square. It has the most exciting attractions like scuba diving, jet skiing and cliff diving.
Another exciting thing is that it is used by the Pakistan navy as a firing range. If you are someone who loves adventures then churna island might be a heaven for you. It is also popular for a wide range of sea foods like lobsters, crabs and other fishes.
5. Port Grand:
To experience the most beautiful views of the city you got to visit port grand. It is a 1 km long sidewalk/bridge that has been made a food street containing all desi and non-desi cuisines at very reasonable prices. One side of this bridge has restaurants, 7D cinema, gift shops and the other side has the majestic view of the seaside.
The entry ticket for port grand is 300 Pakistani rupees per person out of which 200 can be redeemed for any recreational activity.
6. Karachi Zoo:
Karachi zoo, also known as Karachi zoological gardens is the largest zoo in Pakistan and the second oldest zoo after Lahore zoo. Before partition, it was called as Mahtama Gandhi Garden. After Pakistan came into being, the name of this zoo was changed to Karachi zoo. It became open for general public in 1878 and since then, it receives a large number of tourist in a year. It is really a fun and interesting place to visit with your family.
Many exotic animals like lions, tigers, zebras, and alligators are kept carefully in the zoo. Other famous attractions include; Elephant house, reptile house, veterinary hospital, mughal garden And white lions.
7. Frere Hall:
Without a doubt Frere hall is the best place to visit on a trip to Karachi. It is a building in which British Complex Architecture from the Colonial Era is featured. Constructed in 1895, it serves as the town hall of the city.
It was converted into a Library and an exhibition place after the partition. It is open to the public and there is a book fair every Sunday.
8. Quaid-e-Azam Museum:
Flagstaff house known as Quaid e Azam house is located in the heart of the city. It has all the things that were used by the founder of Pakistan. Moses Somake, A British architect designed it. From 1944 to 1948, it was the residence of Quaid e Azam and after his death his sister lived there till 1964. Later in 1985, the Pakistani Government converted it to a museum.
9. Empress Market:
Empress market, the oldest and most famous market place from British time. It is a selling hub for almost anything. For the people who want to buy things on a budget, it might be the best option for them. Thousands of people come here and it can be a little overcrowded at times and can be slightly dangerous for claustrophobic people. It was named after the empress of India ( Queen Victoria).
10. Do Darya:
If you are looking for an exotic place to eat and enjoy the view then do darya is the best option. It is a beautiful place on the edge of the sea with a variety of foods. It is a place from where the mesmerizing view of sea and white birds landing on water opens. It is a must visit place but food is comparatively more expensive than other restaurants in Karachi.
11. Burns Road:
Karachi’s cuisines are known for their spice kicks and enriching taste in a variety of foods. At the burns road you can find every single type of food including continental, Chinese and desi.
Burns road is famous for its mouth watering food and a large number of tourists come here for biryani, haleem, nihari and parathas. Oh, another thing is that burns road is for everyone, you can keep an estimate of 500 to 600 per person.
12. Exquisite Shopping Malls:
Some of the biggest shopping malls are found in Karachi. Top-notch brands are almost in every mall of Karachi and provide excellent products to you. Some of the famous malls are ocean mall, dolmen mall Clifton, lucky one mall and park towers. All of these are achievements of Karachi city. Also lucky one mall is Pakistan’s biggest mall.
13. Winter land:
There is no snow in Karachi but it doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy snow. Wonderland offers a full fledged experience with snow and low temperature, as low as -10 degree Celsius. Many recreational activities like frozen slides, ice sculptures are there for you and your family to enjoy. It is expensive and costs around 1050 rupees per person for an hour.
14. Pakistan Maritime and PAF museum:
This museum is a popular tourist attraction and people come here from all over Pakistan. Being a great place for families, it has a wide range of art galleries, weapons, air crafts and ships. For the people who are lovers of the navy and like to see used navy machinery, there is a famous submarine PNS Hangor (S131) on display. It is a very affordable place and you can have a picnic in its wide green lawn.
15. Haleji Lake:
Asia’s biggest den that has migratory birds is Haleji Lake in thatta district about 70 km from Karachi. This is a famous spot for people who love colorful birds and are excited to see different species of birds. The lake is an area of 19 km and had about 219 types of birds listed as present here at some time.
16. Manora Beach Front:
Newly built manora beach front has attracted many tourists. It is an advanced and planned tourist site with parking spaces, play areas, seating areas, and restaurants that offer quality food.
17. Turtle Beach:
Another great option to enjoy your day and have a picnic with family is turtle beach. It is home to rarest species of turtles like olive ridley turtles and green sea turtles. Hundreds of turtles lay their eggs every year at this beach. There are recreational activities that you can also enjoy.
18. Masjid E Tooba:
Also known as gol masjid, Masjid e tooba is located in defence housing authority. It was constructed in 1969 and is considered as the largest single dome mosque around the world.
Having the capacity of 5000 people, it is ranked as 18th biggest mosque in terms of area.
19. Bahria Adventure Land:
If you want a pump of adrenaline then these adventure rides are for you. The close-by option in Karachi is adventure land as it is situated in lucky one mall. You can do shopping and then enjoy rides under a single roof. This place provides a full fledged adventure with big roller coasters and massive rides.
20. TDF Magnificence Centre:
A new learning space which is very interesting. You can have on-hand experience with fun science activities. Not only knowledgeable for children but also for adults, truly a great initiative by Dawood Foundation.