Karachi, Pakistan

Karachi is a city that has a large variety of places to go and things to do. In every part of the city there is some club or organization. No matter where you are, you can be guaranteed a good time.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 commercial and industrial center, a sea of people teeming with human activity, its population having already exceeded nine million mark and still growing.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 creek. There was a pool of water on this barren piece of land which was known as Kalachi-jo-Kun. Kalachi was the name of fisherman whereas kun meant a deep kitch. Therefore, "Kalachi-jo-Kun" meant the deep ditch of Kalacahi, the fisherman. A few mud huts sprang around this point and their numbers increased. Gradually a village came into being . This village was called as Kalachi-jo-Ghote, which as time passed grew into prominence. There are many social clubs in Karachi. Don't forget to visit the famous shopping markets of Karachi for cheap shopping. The weather is hot in summer & there is a traffic problem too but you will never forget the excitement of the newly developing tourist attractions. Don't forget to visit Maseloeunm of Quide-e-Azam (founder of Pakistan) as it is the biggest tourist attraction in the city.

Muhammad Ali Jinnar led the movement for a separate Muslim state and is regarded by Pakistanis as the Father of the Nation. His tomb stands on a hill overlooking Karachi, and a visit is a good excuse to escape the hectic streets below. The interior is embellished with gifts from China, Japan and Iran.

This large covered bazaar owes its name to Queen Victoria, and the name has not changed since Partition and the establishment of Pakistan in 1947. This is actually my favorite spot in all of Karachi. And for a first-time visitor to the city, it is certainly a must. Make sure you walk through the spice market if nothing else. The smells alone are captivating.