Karachi – A Vibrant City with Distinct Pakistani Cultures

Karachi is the largest city in Pakistan which is home to ancient structures, excellent museums, historical harbours, lush parks and much more. This dynamic city has modernity and unparalleled historic charm blended perfectly as a whole. There are plenty of sightseeing opportunities here; visit Mazar-e-Quaid, the tomb of Pakistan’s first Governor General Mohammad Ali Jinnah, and admire its incredible copper grills and curved Moorish arches. Another prominent attraction of the city is the colonial-era Hindu Gymkhana building located on Sarwar Shaheed Road. You can also head to the famous historic building Frere Hall, which features Victorian Gothic architecture. Other must-visit landmarks include the Masjid e Toobah, one of the world’s largest single-domed mosques made from white marble and the Anglican St Andrew's Church, built in 1868. Karachi is also home to several rich wildlife spots including Pakistan’s largest zoo, the Karachi Zoo which is home to Asian elephants, Asian black bears, white lions, crocodiles and many other unique species. Brightsun Travel offers Karachi flights from India, allowing you to come and explore its rich wildlife and historic places of interest.

Karachi is a cultural melting pot of South Asia that boasts some of Pakistan’s best museums. Visit the National Museum of Pakistan to discover ancient coins, sculptures, miniature paintings and artifacts related to the Gandhara and Indus Valley Civilization; here you can browse 300 rare copies of the Quran and several other manuscripts related to the country's political history. Afterwards, step inside the Pakistan Air Force Museum to explore a wide collection of helicopters, fighter jets and radars, as well as models of fighter aircraft used in World War I and II. Another prominent museum in Karachi is the Quaid-e-Azam House Museum that exhibits Pakistan’s founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s various personal belongings, including his clothes, shoes and furniture. Then there’s the Pakistan Maritime Museum, spread over 18 acres which showcases a rare collection of paintings, murals, vintage guns, torpedoes and ancient maps; here you can discover various three-dimensional full-size models of minesweepers, wooden barges and submarines. Brightsun Travel offers a range of cheap air tickets to Karachi from India – book now and look forward to an immersive city break.