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Karachi

Pakistan's vast port city, with the white marble tomb of the nation's founder, colonial buildings, seafront Clifton and street food.

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Best Time to Go
Nov–Feb
Our full guide to Karachi is being written. It's on the Pakistan list as If You're Nearby.

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Spiritual · Pilgrimage

Hinglaj Mata

About 104 miles away

A Hindu cave shrine in the mountains of Balochistan, the goal of a great spring pilgrimage.

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Heritage · UNESCO

Mohenjo-daro

About 185 miles away

A great Indus Valley city, about 4,500 years old.

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Spiritual · Pilgrimage

Sehwan Sharif

About 120 miles away

The Sufi shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in Sindh, known for its dhamal drumming and dancing each evening.

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Pakistan

The world's greatest mountain roads.

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