Hyderabad

The former capital of the troubled Sind Province, Hyderabad (pop. 795,000) lies on the banks of the Indus River. Visit its historical museum and shop for local handicrafts, such as lacquered wood, glass tiles and soussi (hand-loomed cloth). 100 mi/160 km northeast of Karachi

Kirthar National Park

A four hour drive north-east from Karachi, of the Super Highway takes the visitor deep into the heart of Kirthar National Park, a space that measures over 3,000 square kilometers in the Kirthar hills and is a good destination for a three day trip. October to February is the most comfortable...that is, coolest...time to go but the flowers bloom during the (relatively) wet monsoon in August.