Being the largest and the most populous city of Pakistan, Karachi presents an interesting and colorful combination of the old and new traditions. The narrow twisted lanes and alleys of the old city throb with life along-side the wide metalled roads and elegant modern buildings. Within the city, one may find talented artisans with age-old skills producing handicrafts of exquisite beauty.
Karachi is Pakistan's busiest commercial city hosting great
activities in trade, industry, education etc. It is an ultra-modern
city, equipped with the most modern cinemas, recreational clubs,
hotels and restaurants.
The sea is the most exciting and romantic part of Karachi. There are beautiful beaches at Sandspit,
Sommiani and Hawks Bay. These places are excellent picnic resorts
and with their peaceful and tranquil surroundings they provide
adequate fun and enjoyment to tourists and locals alike. Adding to
tourist attraction are numerous water related activities like
yachting, water-skiing and cruising etc. The presence of huge and
tall buildings have given Karachi a grandeur and majestic
appearance. The Quaid ( Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah) mausoleum
is the most important monument in Karachi. With all its splendor and
beauty, The Quaid Mausoleum stands gracefully in the heart of
Karachi whereby combining classical oriental architecture with
modern day architectural designs. The Quaid's birthplace, Wazir
Mansion, has also been preserved as a national archive.
To provide convenience to tourists, Karachi has a state-of-the-art international airport accomodating
flights from all over the world. It has thus become the "Gateway to
Pakistan". Karachi welcomes people from all parts of the world. It
pictures a mingling of varieties; old and new, east and west. It
looks as if, Karachi has truly absorbed the charm and beauty of
modern and conventional way of life. Offering a host of cultural and
social activities, Karachi has truly positioned itself to become a
famous tourist temptation.