Karachi
The former capital city of Pakistan has different names the City
of Lights, the city of The Quaid, and the city that Never Sleeps. Located on
the coast, Karachi has a hot summer and mild winter season with low level of precipitation.
The city's propinquity to the sea keeps humidity levels high to relieve the
heat of the summer. So December and January have pleasing cloudy weather when
most of the events take place that’s why tourist usually visit during these
months. The lifestyle of Karachi is substantially different from other parts of
Pakistan. Its culture is blended with the races of Middle Eastern, South &
Central Asian and of Western. This is the reason that Karachi is considered the
prime international business centre. This diversity creates a unique amalgam of
culture.
Pakistan's important cultural institutions like The National
Academy of Performing Arts and The National Arts Council (Koocha-e-Saqafat) forwarding
as the hub of cultural art. In addition to, the Karachi has list of festivals
related to every field. The famous are Sindh Sea festival, Kara International
Film festival, Hamara Karachi (celebration of Karachi Architecture), All Pakistan
Music Conference, Karachi Literature festival, Karachi Classic Car Show, Karachi
Photo Walk and Karachi Fashion Week.
Mohatta Palace Museum
This building was named at its founder Shivratan,
Chandratan, Mohatta. This palace was constructed as a residency of Fatima
Jinnah. But, now it is presenting itself as a museum where relics and things of
ceramic art have been displayed. This museum also showcases the time of British
regime in Pakistan. There are some of the Portraits of freedom fighters hanged.
Mazar-e-Quaid
Mazar-e-Quaid is a popular site for paying homage to our
founder M Ali Jinnah. People used to visit this place abundantly. It is located
in the centre of the city and attracts tourists due to it’s wonderful and
unique construction. It has been built with pure white marble and is featured
with curved arches of Moorish origin. There is a four-layered chandelier within
the tomb that is the gift by Chinese people. A park surrounded the whole tomb
building featured with powerful round lights which make the tomb prominent at
night.
National Museum of Pakistan
National Museum of Pakistan was found on April 17, 1950 with
the main motto preserving the art cultural heritage of Pakistan. The museum has
11 galleries; the famous one is Quran Gallery with the possession of 300 transcripts of Quran. The Ghandhara
civilization stupas, art, sculptures and crafts also displayed in this
Clifton Beach
The interesting feature is Clifton Beach; a pleasant site to
be visited. It is featured with amusement park, stalls, camel and horse riding
facilities and several options for swimming. The shops along with the beach
sell handicrafts and gifts made of seashells. The night is the best time to
visit the beach. The white light fountains spreads it’s lights at night. The
amusement park is the gist of this area which features a bowling alley and an
aquarium and Oyster Island.
Kemari
Kemari is a small but, busy harbour of fishing and
sightseeing boats and launches. The lighthouse and the fort are the main
attraction in Kemari. While sailing one can see Mangroves, waterfowl and fishing
villages untill Indus National Delta Park.
Aladdin Park
It is the largest kids theme park which includes Play Land
Hill Park, Sindbad DHA Park Fun Land, Karachi Zoo Samzu Park and The great
fiesta cozy water park. It has a
shopping centre along with a playground. The Great carnival provides thrilling
and exhilarating water slides for young and adults. It also includes an
Artificial Beach, Lazy River and Hurricane Wave Pool for the delight of the
people. These are many other places to explore in karachi. Plan a trip and take
cheap flights to Karachi and enjoy your holidays at a wonderful place.
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