The
largest and the most populous city of Pakistan, presents
an interesting and colourful combination of the old
and new. The narrow twisting lanes and alleys of the
old city throb with life alongside wide metalled road
and elegant modern building. Within the city, talented
artisans with age-old skills produce handicrafts of
exquisite beauty.  Karachi offers a variety of pleasant attractions,
wide sunny beaches deep-sea fishing. yachting, golf
and horseracing, all year round.
Its
restaurants cater to a wide choice of Pakistani and
Western cuisines. Its markets and bazaars offer an endless
variety of exciting shopping, including indigenous handicrafts.
Particularly rugs and carpets of rare designs and beauty.
Karachi
is recorded history goes back to the 18th century when
its was a small fishing village known as Kalachi-jo-Goth.
With the development of its harbour it gradually grew
into a large city and an important centre of trade and
industry. Its selection as the capital of Pakistan in
1947 added to its importance and accelerated its growth
and development. Though the seat of Government shifted
to Islamabad, Karachi still remins the centre of commerce
and industry.
When
to go:
Karachi
is best during the months from mid-November to mid-February,when
the daytime temperature is 15-20C (60-70F.in summer
thetemperrature hover between 35-45C(100-115F). During
the monsoon season in July and Augest, the city is very
humid, though little rain falls.
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