KaRachI Magic, Karachi - Pakistan (visited: Feb 2006)
About Karachi:
Karachi is the largest and the most populous city of Pakistan. It has an interesting and colorful combination of the old and new. The narrow twisting lanes and alleys of the old city throb with life alongside wide metalled road and elegant modern building. Within the city, talented artisans with age old produce handicrafts of exquisite beauty. Karachi offers a wide variety of pleasant attractions, wide sunny beaches, deep-sea fishing, yachting, golf and horse racing all year round. Its restaurants cater to a wide choice of Pakistani and western cuisines. Its markets and bazaars offer an endless variety of exciting shopping, including indigenous handicrafts. Particularly rugs and carpets of rare designs and beauty.
Jinnah Mausoleum

The 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 peoples Republic of China. This mausoleum is a prominent and impressive landmark of Karachi. Near by are the graves of Liaqat Ali Khan, the first prime minister of Pakistan and the Quaid’s sister, Mohtarma Fatima Jinna.

The 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 peoples Republic of China. This mausoleum is a prominent and impressive landmark of Karachi. Near by are the graves of Liaqat Ali Khan, the first prime minister of Pakistan and the Quaid’s sister, Mohtarma Fatima Jinna.
CLIFTON BEACH

Close to the popular seaside of the city is Clifton beach where Karachiites flocks on weekends and holidays. Scattered along the shore are numerous stalls selling handicrafts made from seashells. Clifton has an amusement park with a bowling alley and an aquarium.
FOOD

Pakistani cuisine is based on curry or masala (hot and spicy) sauces accompanying chicken, lamb, shrimps and a wide choice of vegetables. Specialties include brain masala, biryani (seasoned rice with mutton, chicken and yogurt), pilao (similar but less spicy) and sag gosht (spinach and lamb curry).. Western and Chinese foods are also widely available. One can try out the food from BARBE QUE, COPPER and KETTLE and USMANIA restaurant.
SHOPPING

Shopping in Karachi is a delight. There is the SARAFA BAZAAR, a typical oriental market in the city’s old quarter, which is the main market for gold and silver. Among the various colorful shopping areas offering a wide variety of local goods is the ZAINAB MARKET where cotton dresses and handicrafts are available. Shops in the Saddar Co-operative market have a wide collection of handicrafts made from wood and brass. Then there is the FORUM shopping mall. This one is a little expensive place with most of the International brands in. Next to it is the AASHIANA shopping bazaar. Here one can find wide variety of Pakistani Salwars (Traditional Pakistan dress). Do recommend shopping out there. Since prices are not fixed, bargaining is advised. Leather goods and ready made clothes usually have fixed prices but sell at a fraction of what they would cost overseas.
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