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 railings dawns people from far and wide who come to pay their respects to the father of the Nation and to watch the impressive changing of guard’s ceremony 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.

Foremost among Karachi’s historic building is the birthplace of Quaid-e-Azam. The house is balconied, three-storied structure on Newneham Road, located in Kharadar, one of the oldest residential areas of the city. The house has been declared a protected national monument.

 LIAQUAT HALL / BAGH-E-JINNAH

This museum, on Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, contains an important collection of items relating to Pakistan’s ancient heritage. Well-arranged galleries display Indus Civilization, Gandhara sculptures, Islamic art Miniature paintings ancient coins and manuscripts documenting Pakistan’s political history. There is also an interesting ethnological gallery.

Built by the British to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Victoria’s reign, this historic market is designed in the domestic Gothic style. From its center rises a tall clock tower. The market contains shops that sell meat fish, poultry, vegetables and other groceries.

For souvenirs of brassware carved silverware, gold and silver jewllery, embroidery, delicate mirror-work of Sindh, handloom tapestries, printed fabrics. Lacquer-ware, camel skin articles and carved wood-work, tourists are advised to visit the All Pakistan Women’s Association (APWA) shop on Abdullah Haroon Road and the P.I.D.C. Cottage Industries show room where prices are fixed and quality ensured. There are a number of other shops in all main markets of city.

Pakistani food is rich, spiced and delicately flavored. Favorite dishes are chicken meat and vegetable curries, pulao (rice cooked with meat) , seekh kebab and tikka kebab (minced meat or meat pieces grilled on skewers).

 ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation presents no difficulty in Karachi. There are many modern five-star hotels offering comfortable accommodation. Karachi is easily accessible by air as well as land and sea. Almost all international airlines operate to through Karachi. Passenger ships journeying from USA and Europe to the Far East call at Karachi and a picturesque land route links Pakistan.

Boating in Karachi is a pleasant experience. A catch of crabs and fish, is cooked and served aboard the boat by the crew. Bunder boats are available at Keamari and if required, the crew provides the bait as well as facilities for deep-sea fishing, but they must be arranged in advance. Prices should always be negotiated and fixed beforehand. On a moonlight night it is treat to sail up the sheltered harbor from Kemari to Sandspit.

 FAYZEE REHAMIN ART GALLERY

The Fayazee Rehamin Art Gallery and Reference Library of Books on Fine Art (Aiwan-e-Rifat) on M.R.Kiyani Road is a favorites haven for art lovers and students.

 MAGHO PIR`S SHRINE 

Located 16 kilometers north of Karachi is the shrine of Saint Mangho, which stands below a mosque built on a rocky hillock. There is numerous legends connected with the saint and the crocodiles inhabiting a shallow pool near it Legend has it that the crocodiles – a few that are now left are of a rare and almost extinct species.

Just off the National Highway, 271/2 Kms. (17 miles) from Karachi is Chaukundi. This is the site of graveyards that date back to the 16th to 18th centuries. The sandstone covers of these graves are exquisitely carved in relief with intricate motifs. The tomb slabs of women’s graves are embellished with designs of jewellery, necklaces, earrings and rings while those of men bear horse-and-rider motifs as well as floral and abstract designs.

Situated in the Defense Housing Authority area, is the Masjid-e-Tooba a modern architectural marvel, is said to be the largest single dome mosque. The dome covers central prayer hall with a capacity to accommodate a congregation of 5.000 persons the mosque’s single minaret stands 70 meters high.

 MEREWETHER TOWER

Positioned as the landmark of Karachi’s main business center. Merewether Tower is another historical monument of Karachi. It stands 35 meters high and carries a four-faced clock.

 MAKLI

The Makli Hill near Thatta town has the world’s largest necropolis said contain more than one million graves spread over an area of 15 ½ sq. kms. Here in eternal sleep lie kings and queens saints and scholars philosophers and soldiers of a by gone era-an-era renowned for its culture and learning. The gravestones and mausoleums at Makli are master pieced in stone carving and netted stonework, representing different eras and dynasties, distinguishable by the styles of their ornamentation, the mountains cover the Summa period (14th to 16th centuries). The Tarkhan & Arghun period (16th century). and the Moghal period (16 to 18th centuries).

Built in the Renaissance style. This magnificent sandstone building is a combination of local and Roman styles of architecture, it is embellished whit the cupolas, balconies and tall Roman style columns.