Things to do in Karachi

257 activities, venues and outings in Karachi, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first. Showing the top 40 of 257.

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National Stadium
Opened in 1955, this has a capacity of 50,000. It hosts international Test matches, and Karachi Kings in the T20 Pakistan Super League.
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Arena
A modern and family friendly gaming arcade offering 16 lanes computerised bowling alley, virtual bowling for those who don't want to handle the traditional heavier bowling balls, mini golf, pool tables, 29 different arcade games, coin-operated kiddy rides for children, ice skating rink which is first of its kind in Pakistan, virtual reality simulator, paint ball, rock climbing, and a gymnasium. There's a nice buffet restaurant "Rangoli" which serve continental & Mughlai dishes and a cafe styled restaurant "Cafe Mist" and "Mocktail Bar" located inside the Arena.
Mon-Thu 13:00-23:30, Fri Sat 13:00-00:30, Sun 12:00-23:30Entrance fee is Rs 500 per person which is redeemable
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Cinemas
Karachi loves going to movies, and Karachiites flocks to cinemas every day. Nueplex Cinemas in The Place, Khayaban e Shaheen, is a magnificent and country's biggest movie theatre. This is Pakistan's most notable cinema, offers a high quality experience with a good 3D system and has huge screens in an attractive ambience. The cinema is designed by world renowned cinema Architects Mesbur & Smith and comprises five theatres including a luxury one, totalling 1100 seats and features 3 of the largest silver screens in Pakistan. Other major players includes Cinepax in Clifton and Atrium Mall in Saddar, close to Zainab Market. These cinemas show mainstream releases of Bollywood, Hollywood and Pakistani.
Closed · opens 10 amRs 500-1,000
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Cosy Water Park
on N-5 which is recommended for ladies because it is one of the water parks in Karachi that offers private ladies slides in a wide range. Other includes Al Mehran Water Park and Dreams-world Resorts.
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Revolving Restaurant
Have you ever heard of or experienced dining in a Revolving restaurant? If not, this is time to do. It is the only restaurant of its kind in the country where one can dine on a revolving floor located on the rooftop of the building and enjoy the stunning views of the Karachi skyline and major landmarks such as Mazar-e-Quaid.
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The Great Fiesta Water Park
located on M-9, one of the best water park in Pakistan. Surely a family park so only families are allowed. Offering many exciting water slides including one of the most heart wrenching "Raft Spiral Black Tunnel", Teenager, Cyclone, Wave Pool, Lazy River, Mountain Fall, Aqua Play, Mini Titanic Ship, Light House, and Free Fall. The most amazing slide is Rainbow slide and on N-5 which is recommended for ladies because it is one of the water parks in Karachi that offers private ladies slides in a wide range. Other includes Al Mehran Water Park and Dreams-world Resorts.
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Dinner Cruise
Enjoy dinner on board while taking a boat ride off Karachi coastline in middle of sea. Cruise dining is itself most exciting part and makes this fantastic dining experience especially if you never did cruise dining before. Booking must be made a day in advance. Either go with Savor, Savor provide 2 hour sailing time but if you've money and you want to go private, nearby Carlton Hotel can rent a nice comfortable, with both air-conditioned and open air deck and clean boat for you. They charge Rs 17,500/hour and Rs 2,300 per person for dinner. They've 2 menus to choose from, either Chinese or Pakistani.
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French Beach
is often cited as Karachi’s most beautiful beach. Located half way between Hawke's Bay and Paradise Point, it offers plenty of beach huts for rent. Its rocky beach and clear water are ideal for fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving as well as surfing during the monsoon season. Visitors have to bring their own equipment for diving and fishing though. A minute away from French Beach is and "Turtle Beach" which have a mixture of small hills with a perfect sandy beach with a few beach huts. You'll need to book the hut in advance.
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Hawke's Bay Beach
, which is most popular due to its close proximity to the city. It's a sandy beach with crystal blue water and is one of the few beaches in the world where green sea turtles come to lay eggs. There are hundred of huts built on the beach shoreline along Hawke's Bay Drive. is also a popular tourist spot due to its close proximity to the city. Huts built on the beach shoreline are along Manora Drive. is often cited as Karachi’s most beautiful beach. Located half way between Hawke's Bay and Paradise Point, it offers plenty of beach huts for rent. Its rocky beach and clear water are ideal for fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving as well as surfing during the monsoon season. Visitors have to bring their own equipment for diving and fishing though. A minute away from French Beach is and "Turtle Beach" which have a mixture of small hills with a perfect sandy beach with a few beach huts. You'll need to book the hut in advance.
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Safari Park
This family-only park was opened in 1970, has a small zoo, a children's playland and some gardens. This park is one of the major recreation and amusement park in the city. Catch a bird's-eye view of the animals from the 10 minutes long chairlifts in the park. Also, houses Karachi's largest adventure park Go-Aish which offers different adventure activities such as rope course, Paintball, Wall climbing, ATV track, Big swing and Flying fox.
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Sandspit Beach
is also a popular tourist spot due to its close proximity to the city. Huts built on the beach shoreline are along Manora Drive. is often cited as Karachi’s most beautiful beach. Located half way between Hawke's Bay and Paradise Point, it offers plenty of beach huts for rent. Its rocky beach and clear water are ideal for fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving as well as surfing during the monsoon season. Visitors have to bring their own equipment for diving and fishing though. A minute away from French Beach is and "Turtle Beach" which have a mixture of small hills with a perfect sandy beach with a few beach huts. You'll need to book the hut in advance.
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Tushan Beach
and "Turtle Beach" which have a mixture of small hills with a perfect sandy beach with a few beach huts. You'll need to book the hut in advance.
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Karachi Golf Club
The oldest golf club in Pakistan, opened in 1891.
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Tour bus
Super Savari Express
Karachi's only guided bus tour service. It is popular among elite, students and foreigners.
Rs 2,000
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Zamzama Park
Zamzama Park is a 26-acre park located in the phase 5 area of Defence Housing Authority in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It has jogging tracks, walking paths, a roller blading enclosure, refreshment stand and playground. The display centre and head office of Pakistan Bonsai Society is also located inside the park near Gate 2.
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Jheel Park
The Jheel Park (Urdu: جھیل پارک), also known as Society Jheel Park, is a park situated near Tariq Road in P.E.C.H Society, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. The park is constructed on 25 acres (100,000 m2) of land.
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Urban Forest
Clifton Urban Forest is an urban forest project currently being developed near the affluent neighborhood and seaside of Clifton in Karachi, Pakistan. Planted using the Miyawaki technique, it now hosts over 800,000 tree saplings of dozens of species, including moringa, sukhchain, oleander, date palms, and wild almonds. It was founded and directed by Masood Lohar, a climate change adaptation and resilience expert, on January 8, 2021 in close coordination with the Government of Sindh.
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Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi
The Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, abbreviated as ACPKHI, is a non-profit organisation in Karachi, Pakistan, dedicated to the promotion of performing and fine arts. Its activities include theatre productions, dance and music academies, literary conferences, talent competitions, and other cultural events. The council's programmes are intended to be accessible to a broad range of audiences and of diverse segments of society.
Closed · opens 10 amLimited wheelchair access
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Askari Park
Kashmir Park (formerly KMC Park / Askari Amusement Park) is an amusement park located in Karachi, Pakistan.
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Bagh-e-Jinnah
Polo Ground, Karachi, also known as Gulshan-e-Jinnah or Bagh-i-Quaid-i-Azam (lit. 'Garden of the Great Leader'), is a park located on Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road and Aiwan-e-Sadar Road in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. This park is spread over 20 acres and has a football ground, Japanese garden, children's recreation area, bird aviary, and jogging tracks.
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Capri Cinema
V28P+W64 ، Capri Cinema, Muhammad Ali Jinnah Rd, Central Jacob Lines
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Cinepax - Ocean Mall
Khayban e Iqbal, Clifton
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Aga Khan Park
77 Wynford Dr
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Chunky Monkey Amusement Park
Golf Course Rd 5
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Ameer Khusro Park
Old Clifton
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Nisar Shaheed Park defence
D.H.A. Phase 4 Phase 4 Defence Housing Authority,
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Hilal Park
Khayaban e Hilal
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Rahat Park
Khayaban-e-Ittehad
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Bukhari Park
DHA Phase 7
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Kokan Family Park
74 Haider Ali Rd
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Nishtar Park
V2FM+V8J Shahnawaz Bhutto Rd, Soldier Bazaar Jamshed Town,
DoTheatre
Arts Council AC Auditorium II (Theater Hall -II)
Strachan Rd, Saddar
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Chotu Motu
Block 3, PECHS,
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FAMILY PARK ARAM BAGH
V247+89J Shahrah-e-Liaquat, Aram Bagh
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Port Grand Pakistan
Road Opposite PNSC buliding، Port Grand Food St, Karachi
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Aunty Park
5th Avenue
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Baloch Park
Boharpir,
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Chandni Chowk Park
Roshni Street, National Stadium Rd
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Club432
23-D 5th Commercial Lane, Zamzama Blvd
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Mahmood Ghaznavi Park
PECHS Block 2

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