Top 10 Best Places To Visit In Karachi With Family

Karachi is the largest and biggest city of Pakistan. It is situated on the very south of Pakistan on the brink of Arabian Sea.

Moreover, Karachi also has the largest population. According to macrotrends.net, the population of Karachi in 2024 is 17,236,000. And the growth rate for the periods estimated as 2.35%.

According to visualcapitalist.com Karachi is the 7^th largest city in the world. As per the stats of new world encyclopedia, the area of Karachi is around 3530 square km.

Karachi is a very vibrant and interesting city. The city has a number of best places to visit in Karachi with family, friends and children.

The weather of Karachi is extremely hot and humid between the months of March to August. However, between the months of September to February, the weather remain very pleasant and enjoyable.

The city went through a number of ups and downs during various periods and eras. However, today the city is moderately safe. Now you can go many best places to visit in Karachi with family in winter. 

Mazar-e-Quid Karachi

Mazar-e-Quid Karachi is one of the best places to visit in Karachi with family. This is the resting place of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of the country named as Pakistan.

Everyday more than 2000 visitors visit the site. This beautiful and attractive landmark is situated on M.A Jinnah road, central Jacob lines, Karachi. It is the heart of the city.

The construction work of Quid-e-Azam mausoleum was started on July 31, 1960. However, after a period of 10 long years, on June 2 1970, it was completed and opened it for public.

The architect of Quid-e-azam mazar was Yahya merchant.

The area of the ground of mazar-e-quid is almost 33,000 square feet.

The height of Quid mausoleum is 43 meter.

There are many more other leaders are buried too. Such as, Fatima Jinnah, the sister of Jinnah, Liaquat Ali Khan, the first prime minister of Pakistan, Abdul Rab Nishtar, and many more.

Churna Island Karachi

Churna Island is one of Karachi entertainment places. It is a small but so beautiful island.

Churna Island is only 40 KM away from Karachi.

First, you have to reach Mubarak village. From there it takes only one hour in boat to reach the island.

The place is considered one of the best places to visit in Karachi with family.

It is not recommended to go alone. However, there are various travel agencies that take their one day trip to the spot. But among them, one of our favorite and reliable is Karachi water sports club.

They are very cheap. You can book your seats almost 48 to 72 hours before. They go on weekends specially.

They have various activities in Churna Island. Just visit their website and learn more.

PAF Museum Karachi

PAF Museum is one of the family entertainment places in Karachi. It is a very beautiful, clean and joyful place.

Alongside the museum, it has a huge park for children and family. It is a family park. Without family and children, one is not allowed to enter the park or museum.

The address of PAF Museum is PAF faisal base, shahra-e-faisal road, karsaz flyover, Karachi.

The park opens and closes between 9 AM to 9 PM.

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Do Darya Karachi

Do Darya is one of the fun places to visit in Karachi. It is a very beautiful and vibrant place full of various wonderful restaurant. The night view of the place is marvelous.

Do Darya is situated on Sea view road, DHA phase 8, Karachi.

The place opens and closes between 3 PM to 3 AM.

Do Darya is one of the best places to visit in Karachi with family for food.

If you visit this attraction, you will love it. Though it is a little expensive.

Frere Hall Karachi

Frere Hall Karachi is a landmark for the tourist who love historical and cultural places.

Frere Hall Karachi was basically renamed in the honor of Sir Henry Bartle Frere after his death in 1884.

The construction of Frere Hall Karachi was started in 1863 and was completed in almost two years.

Originally, Frere Hall had been established as a town hall for Karachi. However, with the passage of time, it turned into various purposes and ultimately into a historical place and a library.

Frere Hall is situated in Karachi civil lines.

Frere Hall opens and closes for public between 9 AM to 5 PM.

The architect of Frere hall Karachi was Henry Clair Wilkins.

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Mohatta palace Museum

Mohatta palace Museum is one of the best places to visit in Karachi with family for fun and entertainment. It is a very historical and old museum.

Mohatta palace Museum was built in 1927. This place museum was designed by Ahmed Hussain Aghan.

The area of Mohatta palace Museum is 18,500 square kilometer.

Those who love historical and cultural places, it is one of the top attractions for them.

Mohatta palace Museum opens and closes at 6 pm.

Mohatta palace Museum has a small ticket of Rs.100.

Mohatta palace Museum is located on 7 Hatim Alvi road, block 5 old Clifton, Karachi.

Dolmen mall Clifton

Dolmen mall Karachi is one of the premium shopping mall. It is also one of the largest mall of Pakistan with an area of 600,000 square feet.

Dolmen mall Clifton has three level of stories.

Dolmen mall is situated on HC3 Sea view road, marine promenade, Karachi.

Dolmen mall opens and closes at 11 am to 11 pm respectively. You can visit the mall between these hours.

Dolmen mall Karachi houses various shops and brands. You can find anything of daily usage. There is also a food court on second floor which offers a self-service not liked by me specially.

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Hawke’s bay beach Karachi

Hawke’s bay beach Karachi is a very beautiful beach located some 25 kilometer southwest of the city Karachi.

Hawke’s bay beach Karachi has been named after Balden Wilmer Hawke. He was the one who had a house on this beach around 1930.

Hawke’s bay beach is a very famous beach of Karachi. Every weekend, hundreds of people visit this top attraction of Karachi. However, on special days, you will find the beach full of crowd.

Pakistan maritime museum Karachi

Pakistan maritime museum Karachi is not only a museum but also a park. It is a very beautiful, clean and modest place. This is one the best places to visit in Karachi with family for fun and entertainment.

Pakistan maritime museum Karachi Park offers a variety of best attractions where you can have some beautiful photos and selfies.

Pakistan maritime museum and Park is located on Habib Ibrahim, Rehamtullah road, Karsaz Faisal cantonment, Karachi.

Pakistan maritime museum and Park opens and closes between 9 am to 10 pm. However, on Sunday’s, it is 9 am to 11 pm.

Manora beach Karachi

Manora is a very beautiful pink sand beach. It is one of the mind blowing beach with a clear blue water.

Manora is a small Island located some 5 KM away from the harbor of Karachi.

You can reach Manora beach by renting a boat for as low as Rs.1000 per head. Sometimes, they demand you more than 1000. So, be aware of that.

Conclusion:

The above mentioned list of the top 10 best places to visit in Karachi with family and friends is selected very carefully. All these places are some top attractions of Karachi.

If you visit all these places, you will even love them all. We have visited all these sites and loved all of them very much. It was a great time while visiting these places. So, it is recommended to you as well.

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