Karachi Warnings Or Dangers

  Here they come... run! Karachi traffic.
by JessH
 
  • Here they come... run! Karachi traffic.
      Here they come... run! Karachi traffic.
    by JessH
  • Busy roads in Karachi, Pakistan
      Busy roads in Karachi, Pakistan
    by JessH
  • See the grey haze of pollution (Karachi)
      See the grey haze of pollution (Karachi)
    by JessH
  •   Warnings Or Dangers
    by TONY786
  • auto rickshaws are super fun
      auto rickshaws are super fun
    by zinneke
 

Most Viewed Warnings Or Dangers in Karachi

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Traffic

Traffic, Karachi

 7 Reviews  At first I was going crazy inside the car because people were driving so crazy. I mean, they would get soooo close to cars that they were passing it was amazing. I don't know how ever single person's... 

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Drinking Water

Drinking Water, Karachi

 6 Reviews  It's one thing to be careful of drinking water that is not bottled, but also keep in mind that any local juices usually use tap water. I made the mistake to drink sugar cane juice from a local... 

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Mosquitos

Mosquitos, Karachi

 3 Reviews  Mosquitoes are unfortunately an annoying reality in most tropical or hot countries; Pakistan is no different. But whereas in countries such as Africa, India & Thailand travellers are mostly worried... 

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Avoid Down Town at Night

 1 Review  Avoid the old areas of Karachi such as Nazimabad, Liaquatabad, Korangi, Gulshan etc where there is nothing to see for tourists. Clifton, Defence, Saddar, Burns Road (Food street), Kharadar (the old... 

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Pickpockets

Pickpockets, Karachi

 2 Reviews

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the people ~(specialy kids)

the people ~(specialy kids), Karachi

 arso_sweety Says:  there some really funny awsome people in karachi but problems happens when you think there your friends (most of the time at least). and very impotant to know... 

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Political Instability

Political Instability, Karachi

 kimberlyh817 Says:  There's a lot of political instability with people rioting in the streets. Travellers should stay clear of these crowds because there is a history of suicide... 

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Police Officers with Guns

Police Officers with Guns, Karachi

 kimberlyh817 Says:  Being an American, I'm not used to seeing police with such heavy weapons! A lot of the poice in Karachi had really big shotguns and that was kind of scary. One... 

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Hotels, Railway station Lahore,

Hotels, Railway station Lahore,, Karachi

 imranthetrekker Says:  Salut mes amis,I'd not recommend to anybody to stay at the hotels, located close to railway station Lahore,pretty dodgy, there're many scams with foreign... 

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avoid frequnet usage of mobile outdoors

avoid frequnet usage of mobile outdoors, Karachi

 waqaspai Says:  while travelling in car, or walking on the roads -avoid frequent using of ur mobile phone , or better use handsfree option if travelling in the car.mobile... 

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May my lungs forgive me... (Pollution)

May my lungs forgive me... (Pollution), Karachi

 JessH Says:  I understand that every metropolitan city in the world is surrounded by inescapable pollution and garbage, but Karachi seems to be in a league of its own. I'm... 

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For Beaches.

For Beaches., Karachi

 sarwarghouri Says:  The beaches no doubt are beautiful place to visit but care should be taken. Don't be excited becuase every year number of peoples were eaten by the sea. Just... 

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For Couples

For Couples, Karachi

 sarwarghouri Says:  If you are going to visit karaci with your wife only, then must take her identity card to avoid any problem while staying and reservation rooms at hotels.It... 

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beggars at traffic signals

beggars at traffic signals, Karachi

 TONY786 Says:  when driving at night in the more affluent areas as you pull up at traffic signals you will be plagued by a miriad of beggars and youths selling stuff,keep... 

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Traveling to Karachi ?

Traveling to Karachi ?, Karachi

 Imbi Says:  First of all I wont advice you if you are travelling by yourself to go to Karachi. Even though if you are travelling in a group Karachi is not a safe place to... 

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If you are sick, they have...

If you are sick, they have..., Karachi

 Deus_ultima Says:  If you are sick, they have some very modern hospitals where people speak english..I know..I stayed at one.. :((Oh no..not the latex gloves again!!)(Ohh..and... 

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dont speak english that much

dont speak english that much, Karachi

 arso_sweety Says:  because people start staring at you and stuff and think you from another planet or somthing 

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Don't Go Out Alone

Don't Go Out Alone, Karachi

 kimberlyh817 Says:  As with any unfamiliar place, it's unsafe to go out alone. Always visit places with your friends and family, and take a head scarf with you in case you feel... 

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i found the people...

i found the people..., Karachi

 javed Says:  i found the people rude,....some were rough..when it comes to talking, walking, driving whatever. 

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Karachi, Pakistan - several US...

Karachi, Pakistan - several US..., Karachi

 nishat Says:  Karachi, Pakistan - several US citizens shot. Numerous car thefts at gunpoint. Recommended to not walk or jog in parks, and avoid using taxis 

Top 3 Hotels in Karachi

Avari Towers Karachi

 5 Reviews and 45 Opinions  My family stayed here for 2 nights. Everything was perfect. I love Karachi and this hotel added to... 

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Sheraton Karachi Hotel

 12 Reviews and 43 Opinions  Known as the one of the international hotel in Pakistan, Sheraton Karachi Hotel is the first five... 

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Marriott Karachi

 4 Reviews and 24 Opinions  The Marriott Hotel in Karachi is a recently renovated 5-star property. The beds are the most... 

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Q:  Where is the best place to find 'starving artist' paintings in Karachi? I am also looking in particular, for oil painting... 

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A: There are several art shops around KArachi. Tariq Comemrcial Area there are several small shops which are selling various art forms you can find. IN addition you... 

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Top Karachi Writers

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Karachi ~ Over the edge!

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 Hearing that one is going to Karachi gives one a serious “karach-itch”, and brings in multitude of negative response from ones well wishers, and prayers for the journey. I saw an old Lonely Planet’s... 

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Karachi an Unpredictable city

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 This metropolitan city of Karachi was until 1725 A.D. just a barren piece of land , washed on three sides by the blue waters of the Arabian Sea. A few fishermen lived in a small huts on the sunny... 

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CITY OF LIGHTS

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  INTRODUCTION "One day she will be the Queen of the East", said Charles Napier a hundred year ago about Karachi. It was then only a small village. Today Karachi bursts upon the visitor as a vast... 

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Sensory Overload - Karachi

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 I was invited together with my fiance John and 2 friends of mine to attend a wedding in Karachi. This was our first trip to Pakistan and certainly was a great experience! After booking our flights...... 

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Faiza & Ifrah's Southern Sindh Province

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 We had a nice transit at Karachi in August and had a blast on and off the road in the company of relatives and family friends under supervision of guide. For those who tend to get 'trapped' in Karachi... 

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