Key Attractions:

The narrow twisting lanes and alleys of the old city throb with life alongside wide roads and modern, elegant skyscrapers.
Year-round sunshine.
Handicrafts - particularly rugs and carpets of rare design and beauty - produced by talented artisans.
Extensive range of restaurants feature cuisine from world over.
Clean and golden beaches.
Theme parks, Zoo, Country & Water parks.
Ship breaking tours.

Things to do:

Cheap, quality shopping.
Camel & horse rides.
Bunderboat & motor launch crusises.
Crabbing & Fishing.
Exploring the old city markets.
Photographic opportunities - majestic mosques, magnificent sunsets.
Watersports - sailing (at the Karachi Yacht Club), Scuba diving, snorkelling, water-skiing, wind surfing, deep sea fishing.
Golf - on championship grass courses.
Squash, Tennis, Horse Riding, Trekking, Cycling, Bowling.
Turtle watching (at full moon only).

General Information

Official language is Urdu, but English is widely spoken & understood.
Karachi is 5 hours ahead of GMT.
No health certificates are required for entry to Karachi; but check any health restrictions before departures.
Karachi has a sub-tropical and temperate climate, with sunny, blue skies expected most of the year (occasional monsoon rains in summer).
All visitors require a visa.
Karachi has a fairly relaxed dress code; but care should be taken not to give offence by wearing clothing considered revealing. Women, in public places, should wear long skirts or pants and full sleeve blouses.
Alcohol is available in hotel rooms to Non-Muslim foreigners/expatriates.