8 days in Karachi & Islamabad Itinerary

Sprawling, busy, and central to the nation's economy, Karachi stands as one of the biggest and most populous cities in the world.

Karachi is known for shopping, museums, nightlife, beaches, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at PAF Museum, take in the exciting artwork at Frere Hall, pause for some photo ops at Mazar-E-Quaid, and contemplate the waterfront views at Hawks Bay.

To see maps and more tourist information, you can read our Karachi trip itinerary app .

Use the Route module to see travel options from your home to Karachi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to travel to Islamabad.

The country's capital since 1963, Islamabad has the look and feel of a planned administrative city because, by and large, that's exactly what it is.

Go for a jaunt from Islamabad to Rawalpindi to see Ayub National Park about 36 minutes away. There's still lots to do: get great views at Margalla Hills, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Faisal Mosque, shop like a local with The Centaurus Mall, and walk around Pir Sohawa.

To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Islamabad trip planner .

Getting from Karachi to Islamabad by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive. In December, daily temperatures in Islamabad can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.