Karachi is known as city of lights and has so much to offer for tourists. Either you’re Karachi resident or Pakistan or tourist, you would love Karachi for its historical beauty. Karachi is one of the oldest cities of Pakistan having 14 million plus population. Around the Karachi, there are many areas that reminds you of ancient Asian times.
If you have only one day, visit these 6 top places of Karachi: –
- Mazar E Quaid, Jinnah Mausoleum
- Frere Hall
- Mohatta Palace Museum
- Clifton Beach, Karachi
- Boat Basin
- Hawke’s Bay Beach
Mazar e Quaid, Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Karachi
A dramatic & iconic white-marble tomb of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Pakistan’s founder, built in the 1960s.
Mazar-e-Quaid (Urdu: مزار قائد), also known as Jinnah Mausoleum or the National Mausoleum, is the final resting place of Quaid-e-Azam (“Great Leader”) Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. Jinnah was Pakistan’s first governor general.
Designed in a 1960s modernist style, it was completed in 1971, and is an iconic symbol of Karachi as well as one of the most popular tourist sites in the city.
The mausoleum complex also contains the tomb of Jinnah’s sister, Māder-e Millat (“Mother of the Nation”) Fatima Jinnah, as well as those of Liaquat Ali Khan and Nurul Amin, the first and eighth Prime Ministers of Pakistan respectively. The tomb of Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar, a stalwart of the Muslim League from Peshawar, is also located there.
In the list of best places to visit in Pakistan, Mizar e Quaid should be in your list. It is located in the former capital of Pakistan (Karachi), it is the tomb of the founder of the nation of Pakistan.
The tomb is surrounded by vast area of family park where people come from all over the country as well as from other countries to enjoy their time and pay gratitude to the founder of the nation who rests there.
The architectural icon is both simple and striking. No wonder, it has become a symbol of the Karachi city.
This place has a very large premises. There are grounds and various fountains surrounding the main monument. It is very well constructed and has mesmerizing view.
Frere Hall, Karachi
This iconic 1860s building is surrounded by a garden & now used as a library & exhibition space.
Frere hall is the iconic ancient building which was constructed in early British era in sub continent. It was constructed in the time period of two years from 1863 to 1865 and was being used as a town hall. Now it is being used as an exhibition center and art gallery.
The ceiling of Frere Hall features mural paintings by famous Pakistani painter Sadequain and hall also consists of famous art pieces and paintings of him. Building has the Venetian-Gothic style with the blends of British architecture and local architectural elements.
It is also a famous tourism and picnic spot for citizens and tourists. Therefore, its better maintained place and historical building of Karachi. Frere hall’s park is also well kept.
People also come here for jogging and rest on benches and grass. Youngsters visit here for playing cricket photography and Tiktok short movies making. The open space veranda is also used for official services and dinners.
Accessible entrance is not available as well as accessible parking not available too from front side.
