So now you're left with Rs. 20,000. You should hold on to that money and find some one with membership to Pakistan's premier resort, known as Dreamworld. Located on the outskirts of the city this tranquil area offers visitors plenty to do. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from all convenietly located inside of the park. A nice meal for two will cost you Rs. 1,000
By now you'll probably have to fuel up your car because you'll have to get through major traffic jams to reach all of these destinations. If you are using a conventional gasoline engine you’ll have to pay Rs. 1,500 to fill up. Most people equip their cars with Compressed Natural Gas tanks. They fit snuggly in the back trunk filling up one of these bad boys costs Rs. 300 and lasts the whole day, that is if you travel lightly.
Right about now you’ll have Rs. 15,000 to burn. You can blow that money on electronic goods. Karachi has a bustling market catering to these in demand products. Of course you’ll have to venture into the “real” Karachi, the Karachi you here about on TV, you’ll have to enter…Saddar. Make sure a trustworthy local accompanies you watch out for hawkers trying to sell you bootleg watches and don’t mind the beggars just say “Maf kur do” (forgive me) and move on. After Sidestepping a couple of open manholes and dodging manic rickshaw drivers you’ll soon come across the electronics market. You’re sure to get a bargain on brand name products from the likes of Toshiba, Phillips, Sony etc. Just be prepared to haggle because the shopkeeper is going to try to swindle you out of your money, just another day in Karachi!
After spending all your money you can now relax on the beaches after all this is one pleasure that comes for free.
7 comments:
Nice pictures, I enjoyed the tour. Thanks.
That traffic jam looked brutal though, is it like that every day?
Just about. Dear leader who we like to call Mush, for obvious reasons wants people to like him so he goes around rebuilding roads and bridges. All of this reconstruction is taking place in a haphazard manner causing more pain than relief.
Well, if it's any consolation, our dear leader is probably worse :)
Great stuff! Now I'm curious about Dreamworld, and Compressed Natural Gas tanks.
Yeah those things are really nifty. I use one in my car, saves me a bundle.
In my opinion they're a great way to kick the oil habit. But oil companies will have to do their part by providing this facility to their customers.
And here's dreamworld's home page
Is there any public transportation? I think I'd start at the beautiful beach and work backward. Gorgeous photos.
Well the buses that run inside the city are kinda crummy and should be avoided. Your best bet would be using a taxi or if you're feeling adventurous take a rickshaw. Which is basically a three wheeled rollercoaster!
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