Sindh district, Pakistan

Places to visit near Karachi

Karachi is a city in Sindh district, Pakistan, home to about 11,624,219 people. Within 50 km by road there are 247 places to visit — 126 forts & heritage, 36 mosques & dargahs, 22 beaches & coast and 15 parks. The must-see places are Swaminarayan Temple (1 km), Burns Garden (2 km) and Our Lady of Fatima Shrine (2 km).

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Karachi, Pakistan
Karachi, Sindh district, Pakistan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Karachi at a glance

Location
Sindh district, Pakistan
Population
about 11,624,219
Coordinates
24.8608° N, 67.0104° E
Places within 50 km
247 (40 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks

Top places to visit near Karachi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Karachi: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Karachi

133 forts & heritage within 100 km of Karachi. The closest is Mohatta Palace (1 km); the best-known is Empress Market (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Karachi

36 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Karachi. The closest is Wahab (1 km); the best-known is New Memon Mosque (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Karachi

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Karachi. The closest is Beach Way (1 km); the best-known is Clifton Beach (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Karachi

15 parks within 100 km of Karachi. The closest is Aram Bagh (1 km); the best-known is Burns Garden (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Karachi

12 museums within 100 km of Karachi. The closest is National Museum of Pakistan (1 km); the best-known is Pakistan Air Force Museum Park (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Karachi

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Karachi. The closest is Baba Island (8 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Karachi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Karachi
  2. 2 km New Memon Mosque · mosque, Sindh
  3. 1 km Swaminarayan Temple · temple, Sindh
  4. 1 km Burns Garden · garden, Sindh
  5. 2 km Saint Andrew's Church · church, Sindh
  6. 1 km Our Lady of Fatima Shrine · church, Sindh
  7. 2 km Back to Karachi

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    Within 15 km of Karachi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Karachi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage126133Mohatta Palace (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs3636Wahab (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2227Beach Way (1 km)
    Parks1515Aram Bagh (1 km)
    Museums1112National Museum of Pakistan (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1011Baba Island (8 km)
    Churches88St.Paul Pentecostal Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs28Jheel Park (7 km)
    Temples77Gaushala Cow Sanctuary (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints67Frere Hall View Point (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Karachi Zoo (3 km)
    Waterfalls11Kanrach Waterfall (9 km)
    Other attractions11Gadani Ship-breaking Yard (47 km)

    Karachi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Karachi?

    Swaminarayan Temple (temple, about 1 km), Burns Garden (garden, about 2 km), Our Lady of Fatima Shrine (church, about 2 km), New Memon Mosque (mosque, about 2 km), Saint Andrew's Church (church, about 2 km), Jehangir Park (Mackenzie Pavilion Ground) (park, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Karachi?

    247 places on Spotwander: 126 forts & heritage, 36 mosques & dargahs, 22 beaches & coast, 15 parks, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Karachi?

    Mohatta Palace, about 1 km by road; Jami Center (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Karachi?

    Wahab, about 1 km by road; Rahmania Masjid (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Karachi?

    Beach Way, about 1 km by road; Chinna Creek (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Karachi?

    Start in Karachi, visit New Memon Mosque, then Swaminarayan Temple, then Burns Garden, then Saint Andrew's Church, then Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Karachi?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks.

    Towns near Karachi

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Karachi’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Karachi on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.