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Charna Island
A seasonal adventure for snorkeling and diving, usually arranged by specialist operators and subject to sea conditions. Area: Off Mubarak Village. Category: Boat/snorkel day trip.
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7. Places to Visit
Karachi sightseeing must be grouped by geography. The strongest first-time route is: Mazar-e-Quaid, Frere Hall, Mohatta Palace, Clifton/Sea View and one food district. Serious guide coverage should also include old city heritage, museums, shopping streets, beach day trips, family parks, art galleries and external day trips such as Chaukhandi, Thatta and Makli.
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Mazar-e-Quaid
Start at the white marble mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, where ceremonial guards, lawns and a museum-like silence tell the story of Pakistan founding capital. Area: Central Karachi. Category: National mausoleum.
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Mohatta Palace Museum
A pink-stone Rajasthani-style palace that now hosts exhibitions; its roofline, domes and gardens make it one of Karachi's most photogenic cultural stops. Area: Clifton. Category: Palace museum.
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Frere Hall
Walk under Venetian-Gothic arches, then slow down in the lawns where book sellers, families and art lovers keep the old hall alive. Area: Civil Lines. Category: Colonial hall and gardens.
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TowerMerewether Clock Tower
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Historic Gothic Revival clock tower marking Karachi's old port-city gateway.
TowerKarachi Port Trust Building
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Historic port authority headquarters and colonial-era landmark near Karachi's harbor.
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CliftonDolmen Mall Clifton
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