Karachi: Starting Point for the South
Karachi is Pakistan's largest city and its main port, on the Arabian Sea in Sindh.
About Karachi
The sights in our itineraries are the Quaid-e-Azam Mausoleum, Mohatta Palace, Clifton Beach and the Chaukandi Tombs on the edge of the city.
Karachi is the start of the Indus civilisation tour, which continues to Makli, Thatta and Mohenjo-daro, and the base of the Arabian Sea fishing trip.
Trips that include Karachi
Every published programme whose day-by-day itinerary mentions this destination, with its length and season:
| Programme | Days | Best time | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indus Civilization Tour | 15 | — | Karachi Airport, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Marine Fishing in Pakistan – Starts from Islamabad | 7 | — | — |
What the itineraries do in Karachi
Itinerary days that mention this destination, quoted from the programmes:
Marine Fishing in Pakistan – Starts from Islamabad
Day 1
Depart from Islamabad via domestic flight to Karachi. Transfer to hotel and evening briefing on fishing gear and coastal permits.
Marine Fishing in Pakistan – Starts from Islamabad
Day 2–3
Early morning transfer to Karachi Harbour / Marina. Full-day offshore boat charter targeting species like Tuna, King Mackerel, Barracuda, and Queenfish. Return to hotel in the evening.
Day 1: Departure
Arrive in Karachi – sightseeing: Chaukandi Tombs, Mohatta Palace, Quaid-e-Azam Mausoleum, Clifton Beach.
Day 2
Karachi – Makli / Thatta.
Day 3
Thatta – Moenjodaro – evening flight to Karachi.
Day 4
Karachi – fly to Islamabad – sightseeing: Shakar Parian, Lok Virsa Museum, Faisal Mosque.
Planning notes
- The Indus tour starts at Karachi airport.
- The sea fishing trip flies from Islamabad to Karachi and fishes from Karachi harbour.
- Check current official travel advice for Karachi when planning.