Vacation In Karachi

To your right, you see the Wavelight Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.’s offering: a vacation location featuring the Sundial Plaza Hotel, the Centro supermarket and entertainment center. We’re located on Mori Island — the most coveted locale in Karachi. The Sundial Plaza Hotel is comprised of three towers: Symphony, Altaire and Lumiere. All are air-conditioned for your comfort. We also have an entire wing dedicated to non-Muslims — call DQA for a tour of the facilities at 555-CITY. When it comes to dining options, we’ve got fine restaurants in the hotel, including:

Traveling doesn’t always have to be about the destination. Sometimes finding a vacation within the location can be just as exciting. With all the hype about expensive destinations, exotic vacations, and amazing happens everywhere, I figured why not share our own stories of vacationing in Karachi. I’m sure we’re not alone in thinking that sometimes it is nice to explore what’s close to us.

Karachi is a place which has some monuments for every occasion. The port city of Karachi Pakistan is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and tourist destination.

Karachi is the city that never sleeps. Despite of being a metropolitan city but still, here you will find adventure, recreation and fun. Karachi is the capital of Sindh and it has so many tourist spots which are famous all around the world. As it is said that “seeing is believing”, same goes for Karachi. You need to visit it to know about its beauty and splendor.

Vacation is a concept of the freedom from one’s working environment, or the time period that an individual spends at such a place for recreation or holiday. It can be a trip taken by individuals, groups, or in a family unit. Vacation may occur within one country or another; it may be from home to some other place, or vice versa. People who leave their home on holiday are referred to as tourists, and often they travel intercontinentally which is called international tourism.

Weekends call for relaxation, fun-filled times with loved ones and adventure. For Karachiites and those travelling to Karachi there are many opportunities to discover the places around. Read on to discover our favourite weekend getaways from Karachi.

Moola Chotok, Kuzdar

Situated some 530 kms from Karachi lies the Moola Chotok oasis, in the Khuzdar District of Balochistan, surrounded by mountains and desert. To reach this secret paradise from Karachi, take the paved and unpaved Quetta Highway to Khuzdar, and then continue on in 4x4s until the base of a hill. From there, a ten-minute hike into a maze of canyons with clean spring water finally reveals the natural pool of the springs. Swim in the pool, slide down the rocky slopes and play under the refreshing water falls. Many tour operators in Karachi provide tours for a 2-day trip to Moola Chotok.

Path leading up to the main pool at Moola Chotok | © Furqanlw/Wikicommons

Keenjar Lake

Keejar Lake is known among local tourists as a picnic spot for swimming, boating, fishing and simply relaxing in peace, away from the city sounds. It’s located 122 km away from Karachi, in the Thatta district. Kheenjar is the second-largest freshwater lake in Pakistan, and a major source of drinking water for the cities of Thatta and Karachi. The waters and the surrounding wetland areas provide sanctuary to wildlife including flamingos, ducks, herons, egrets, cormorants, ibises, gulls and many other birds. There is also the shrine of the fabled Noori Jam, a fisherwoman lover of Prince Jam, built right in the middle of the lake.

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Boats at Keenjar lake | © SaqibQayyum/Wikicommons

Hala

Hala is in the heart of Sindh, located 168 kilometers from Karachi. It’s famous for its unadulterated local culture and has been a center of Suharwardi Sufism since the 16th century. It is home to the mausoleum of Makhdum Nuh, a Sufi saint, which attracts many devotees. Local bazaars are also very popular for shopping for the beautifully unique crafts.

Pottery of Hala | © amirtaj/flickr

Gorakh Hills

If you are looking for cold temperatures near Karachi then head over to Gorakh Hills for a weekend getaway. The hill station is at 1,734 m in the Kirthar mountains, 423 kms from Karachi. It’s a prime tourist spot because of its natural beauty and expansive views. Many tours are conducted from Karachi to the station with camping, BBQs and bonfires, too.

Bhit Shah

Bhit Shah is a small town in Sindh. It is very well known in Pakistan as the home of one of the most revered Sufi poets, mystics and saints, Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai, who is one of the greatest Muslim Sindhi poets. His poetry has been translated into many languages, is composed into music and is often compared with Persian poet Rumi in its spirituality. The poet’s tomb regularly hosts nights of music and poetry, so the town is an important and popular cultural destination. Bhit Shah is around 200 kms from Karachi city.

Hingol National Park/Kund Malir Beach

Hingol National Park and nearby Kund Malir beach are further interesting options for a weekend getaway. The area is spread over 6,100 square kilometres of arid, subtropical rocky and mountainous terrain. Large areas of land are also covered in drift sand, marking the area as coastal semi-desert. The park area also includes the Hungol River and much flora and fauna. The Sindh Ibex, Chinkara gazelle, Indian fox, and jungle cat are some of the many mammals, birds, reptiles and creatures to be found here. There is also a mud volcano and the famous Princess of Hope rock formation. Once done with exploring the park, visitors can head on to the pristine Kund Malir beach to refresh and rest.

Vacation In Karachi