It offers to its visitors generous hospitality, historic architecture, eclectic shopping and leisure with inviting stretch of beaches. This busy city is also the hub of a vibrant street life, thriving cultural, with a constant stream of performances in music, dance and drama.

Entry

Air:

With international and domestic air terminals, Jinnah International Airport is about 10km east of the city centre. Various domestic and leading international airlines fly in and out of Karachi.

Train:

The city has two main train stations - City Railway Station and Cantonment Railway Station - with almost same number of trains originating from each and connecting Karachi with all major cities within the country.

Road:

There is a growing number of private bus and car rental services in Karachi, with regular services to Lahore, Larkana and Multan among other prime destinations within the nation.

Places of Tourist Interest:

Karachi has a medley of interesting things to see, explored best on week-days as they can attract a throng of people on weekends.

Historic monuments like Quaid-e-Azam Mausoleum , National Museum of Pakistan, Maritime Museum, Pakistan Airforce Museum etc for the historically inclined. Tombs and monuments of Sufi saints like Abdullah Shah Ghazi, impressive structure of the Masjid-i-Tuba end the search of the ones with spiritual souls. The adventure and leisure seekers have glowing beaches and harbours caressed by inviting waves.

Weather:

The most pleasant time to visit Karachi is from late November to mid-February. The summer temperatures range from about 27 degrees to 50 degrees. In winter the nights can be surprisingly cool and its wise to carry your winter wear for an effective combat.