In a country in the south of Asia,the tourist infrastructure is just beginning to emerge. Ancient state with an interesting history and original culture can boast of curious sights, but Pakistan is not the most popular destination for foreign travelers.
This is due to the problems of guest securitya Muslim country struggling with the Islamic Taliban movement, but those who dared to visit the land of once prosperous civilizations in the Indus River valley are delighted with the amazing adventure.
Megapolis, which will be discussed today,is one of the largest cities in the world, and several years ago it had over 13 million inhabitants. Lovely Karachi is the largest city in Pakistan, where the largest enterprises and corporations of the country are located. This is the commercial and economic center of the state, which until 1958 was its capital.
The climate of the country, formed under the influence ofmonsoon, is characterized by exhausting heat and high humidity in the summer. The best time to visit the city is traditionally considered to be winter (from the end of November to February), when the average temperature is kept at around 16-20 degrees.
Architectural monuments that are onterritory of Karachi (Pakistan), will get acquainted with the amazing history of the largest port city, stretched on the coast of the Arabian Sea. Its attractions can not be called ancient, but they are of great interest to tourists. The picturesque corner, where several religions are touching simultaneously, evokes a sense of admiration, and luxurious mosques and majestic temples capture the spirit of everyone who gets to know the exotic Karachi.
Pakistan, which borders Afghanistan andis with him in a state of private war, receives refugees from other countries. If we talk about the megapolis, the largest ethnic group is made up of Muhajirs (migrants), and in view of this diversity of nationalities, there is no official language in the city. Residents speak Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi, but almost everyone understands English, so tourists will not have problems communicating.
The modern port of Karachi (Pakistan) is the main portThe naval base of the country, which receives up to 30 vessels daily. The sea gates of the state are equipped with special equipment for loading and unloading ships of any class. One of the largest ports in the Indian Ocean provides export of goods.
Locals call Karachi (Pakistan)"City of Lights" for the fact that life is in full swing here both day and night. The most lively places are local markets, which are more like Aladdin’s huge cave filled with various treasures. Here you can buy everything your heart desires, ranging from fruit and ending with household tools.
"The Market of the Empress" is a historical placeperfectly preserved to this day. In addition to the open-air rows, there are pavilions with 200 stores. "Zeinab Market" is famous for a large selection of souvenirs, and for hand-made jewelry tourists go to the Bohri bazaar.
One of the main attractions of Karachi(Pakistan) is an ancient burial of the XV-XVIII centuries. The graves of sandstone of an unusual shape are distinguished by exquisite stone carvings and consist of six slabs completely covering the sarcophagus. The tombs of Chaukhandi are decorated with both abstract patterns and images of hunting scenes, galloping horsemen, and weapons. Stone arbours are located near the necropolis where various ceremonies were held.
Karachi has the largest necropolis in the worldlength of about eight kilometers. The tombs, where the rulers of the country are buried, are distinguished by their architecture, as they appeared in different periods of time. The royal dynasty mausoleums will amaze even seasoned tourists: the two-story brick buildings are decorated with domes and balconies.
The unique monument "Three Swords", symbolizing the teachings of the Muslim politician Muhammad Jinn, has glorified the original city in Pakistan for the whole world.
Карачи – это место, где похоронен основоположник national statehood. The mausoleum of Jinna, made of white marble, with entrances in the form of Moorish arches is a symbol of the metropolis, and thousands of people come to the monument every day to pay tribute to the great politician.
The gothic temple of the roman catholic church isone of the oldest religious buildings in Pakistan. St. Patrick's Cathedral with a spacious terrace, a picturesque garden in the courtyard, a complex of 15 fountains attracts the attention of curious tourists who admire the amazing creation.
The elegant palace of Mohatta, built on ordersfamous businessman admires the unique appearance and luxurious decoration. And the main feature of the architectural masterpiece is the tunnels built for the safe passage of the rich man’s family.
A relatively young city that grew out ofa small settlement, delights foreign travelers with a special color and amazing sights. The guests are concerned only with the difficult security situation, since Pakistan is a country with a high degree of risk for tourists.
