KARACHI
MCB tower
MCB Tower which is built on the same I. I. Chundrigar Road, where Habib Bank Plaza is situated, is the New Largest Building of Pakistan. It is also property of a local private bank named MCB Bank Limited. There is no comparison between Pakistan's largest buildings with the world's largest buildings. But within Pakistan these two buildings are the largest.
Kemari
Rent a fishing boat out and sail inside and outside of the harbor up to Manora Island. Watch the lighhouse and a fort at the tip of the Island. While going towards Manora Island, a glance towards your left will lead you to seeing the battle vessels of the Pakistan Navy. You have two great destinations to chose for sailing along the sea coast. If you head towards activity oriented West, the coast line will first give way to sea side huts meant for the picnickers. depending on the season (August to November, the sea is rough and people are advised not to venture towards the beaches), you can see lot of picnickers out on the beaches. However, the real treat is heading towards the East. You can see Mangroves, fishing villages, waterfowl, etc. Sailing near the mangroves, you will notice crabs and mudskippers busy in their plays. If you are willing to go as far East as Indus Delta Indus Delta National park), then you can observe waterfowl in abundance.
Quaids mausoleum
This white marble Mausoleum with its curved Moorish arches and copper grills resets on an elevated 54 sq. meters platform. The cool inner sanctum reflects the green of a four-tiered crystal chandelier gifted by the peoples Republic of China. The memorial slab framed with silver rallings dawas people from far and wide who come to pay their respects to the father of the Nation and to watch the impressive changing of guards cermony that takes place everyday. Today the Quaid-e-Azam's Mausoleum is a prominent and impressive landmark of Karachi. Nearby are the graves of the “Quaid-e-Millat”. Liaqat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan and the Quaid's sister, Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah. It is the tomb of the founder of Pakistan, which is as much a part of the essence of karachi as anything else.
It is the tomb of thefounder of Pakistan, which is as much a part of the essence of karachi as anything else
Park towers
Great place to go shopping, lots of women's clothing, book stores, and music stores. The food court here is pretty good with lot of variety. It has lots of shops (where it is understood you don't bargain). It has a huge McDonald's. It used to have a TGI Friday's as well, but it closed. It has a pretty decent food court. There's also an arcade and a kiddie ride place. It is the only big shopping place that is open on Sunday's (till 10 PM, I think). On Sunday's it's "Families Only" , meaning you can only enter if you have kids or females in your group.
Empress market
Saddar is in downtown Karachi and is home to countless big and small markets dealing from everyday household items to electronics where Empress Market is worth visiting. Built in Indo-Gothic style, it was named after the Empress Victoria. This fine building consists of four galleries, an atrium and a grand clock tower which is 140 feet high. Prior to its construction, the location of the Empress Market served as an execution site for the British, and it was not until March 21st 1889, that it opened as a market to the Public. Empress Market is not just a market – it is a symbol of Karachi’s glory from the days of the British rule. It is situated in "sadder" area which means heart of the city. It is a great market. You can buy every thing from meat to vegetables, spices to dry fruits and fresh fruits from here. The good thing about shopping at the Empress market is that you can get great bargains. This huge, bustling Pakistani market is located in sadder. It is essentially a food market and sells all manner of products from fruit and vegetables to fish, poultry and red meat as well as canned/tinned goods, housewares and spices. Shopping there is a real experience although, as the market is very large, From its center rises a tall clock tower. The market contains shops that sell meat fish, poultry, vegetables and other groceries. For souvenirs of brass ware carved silverware, gold and silver jewelery, embroidery, Delicate mirror-work of Sindhi, hand loom, tapestries, printed fabrics. lacquer-ware, camel skin articles and carved wood-work
