
Karachi is the largest city of Pakistan. The Population estimate is
13 Million. 80% of them are Muslims, rest belong to all different
religions. Karachi is the commercial capital of the country. It has
representation of almost all International Banks. Most of the
International airlines fly here. All renowned airlines have offices
in Karachi. The city is vast in area. You can expect to see a large
variety of modern and Colonial architecture.
Though there are
very few tall buildings in Karachi but the modern architecture is
mature and highly sophisticated. There are many beautiful mosques,
Mausoleums, Churches and Libraries here. The bazaars of this city
are the most attractive. There are typical oriental style bazaars
with narrow streets and there are also modern shopping centers
offering a vast variety of goods. One of the major tourist
attractions is the buses and trucks of Karachi. They are seen every
where and present a whole art gallery of colors within them. The
national museum of Pakistan is the most prestigious museum in
Pakistan housing the artifacts from the old civilizations and the
modern Pakistan movements relics.
Transfers:
Airport to Hotel
The distance from the airport to any down town hotel is about 17
Kilometers. We take a comfortable Half an hours drive passing by
some modern office buildings and residential areas of Karachi.
Beautifully painted lorries passing by us all the way welcoming us
to Karachi & Pakistan.
Karachi
Hyderabad
160 Kilometer
(2 & Hal Hours ) if driving via super highway which has very little
to offer far as the sightseeing is concerned. Optionally one can
also take a tour of Thatta and then continue to Hyderabad (200 KMs
from Karachi about 8 Hours with sightseeing).
Karachi Quetta
A complete hilly
desert drive of 14 Hours (712 Kms) with a few bazaars to see on the
way. Road is good but it is advisable to take a train for a more
scenic journey through Bolan Pass.
Karachi Sehwan
Drive to
Hyderabad via superhighway then continue to Sehwan (Total 310 Kms).
On the way optionally one can visit Ranikot for the largest fort in
the world. There are also some interesting villages and traditional
architectures on the way.
Weather
Karachi has quite a stagnant weather but there are a few temperature
variations. From November to February temperature varies 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
rain fall but due to the monsoon from July to August casual rain
showers are expected, which some times may be extended to September. |