Chakiwara, Karachi

#208 among attractions in Karachi

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Chakiwara is a neighbourhood locality in Lyari, located in the Karachi South district of Karachi, Pakistan. The area gets its name from the Chakee, a community of Gujarati Muslims. ()

Coordinates: 24°52'0"N, 67°0'0"E

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لیاری ٹاؤن (چاکیواڑا)Karachi Pakistan

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Chakiwara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Memon Masjid, Darya Lal Mandir, National Museum of Pakistan, Mewa Shah Graveyard.

1.1 miS
Mosque
New Memon Masjid, Karachi
28 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Karachi, Pakistan, the New Memon Masjid stands as a beacon of spirituality and community. This mosque, located in the vibrant area of Karachi, serves as a pivotal place of worship for the city's Muslim population.
1.3 miSW
Temple
Darya Lal Mandir, Karachi
34 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Karachi, Pakistan, lies the serene and historic Darya Lal Mandir, also known as the Jhulelal Temple. This revered Hindu temple, dedicated to the deity Jhulelal, stands as a beacon of spiritual solace and cultural heritage amidst the...
1.4 miSE
Museum of Pakistani culture and heritage
National Museum of Pakistan, Karachi
36 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Karachi, the National Museum of Pakistan stands as a custodian of the country's rich heritage and history. This prominent institution, founded on April 17, 1950, serves as a repository of Pakistan's archaeological, cultural,...
~1250 ftS
Cemetery
Mewa Shah Graveyard, Karachi
7 min walk • Mewa Shah Graveyard, nestled in the bustling city of Karachi, Pakistan, is a historical burial ground with a rich legacy that spans several centuries. This cemetery, though not as well-known as the grand mausoleums and monuments of the region, holds a significant place...
1.2 miS
Tower
Merewether Clock Tower, Karachi
32 min walk • Merewether Clock Tower or Merewether Tower is a neo-Gothic clocktower built during the Victorian era in Karachi, Pakistan. The tower is a landmark in central Karachi, and is at the termini of two of the most important roads in central Karachi: Muhammad Ali Jinnah Road and I.
1.1 miS
Museum, Historical place
Wazir Mansion, Karachi
29 min walk • Wazir Mansion known officially as Quaid-i-Azam Birthplace Museum is a former family home in the Kharadar district of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan which is considered the birthplace of the country's founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
0.9 miS
City hall
Denso Hall, Karachi
24 min walk • Denso Hall, officially The Max Denso Hall and Library, is a library located in Karachi, Pakistan. It was built in 1886 as the first library in Karachi to serve the native population.
0.7 miS
Temple
Pamwal Das Shiv Mandir, Karachi
19 min walk • Pamwal Das Shiv Mandir at Pawaldass compound at Kakri Ground in Baghdadi area of Lyari Town.
1 miSE
Library
Khaliq Dina Hall, Karachi
25 min walk • Khaliq Dina Hall, also spelled Khaliq Deena Hall, is a library and hall located in Karachi, Pakistan. The building was built in 1906, and was after Ghulam Hoosain Khalikdina - a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who was the main financier for the building, and who wished for Karachi's Muslims to have a space for literary pursuits.
0.8 miSE
Temple
Shri Varun Dev Mandir, Karachi
20 min walk • Shri Varun Dev Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Manora Island in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. The temple is devoted to Lord Jhulelal, the deity that represents water in Hinduism.
1.2 miS
Temple
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Karachi
30 min walk • The Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Karachi is a Hindu temple that is the only Swaminarayan temple in Pakistan. The temple is notable for its size and frontage, over 32,306 square yards on the M. A. Jinnah Road in Karachi city. The temple celebrated its anniversary of 216 years in April 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chakiwara?

Nearby attractions include Nawabad, Karachi (1 min walk), Mewa Shah Graveyard, Karachi (7 min walk), Baghdadi, Karachi (10 min walk), Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Karachi (12 min walk).

How to get to Chakiwara by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chakiwara:

Bus

Thatta Bus Stand (11 min walk)
Jagdal Chowk (19 min walk)

Train

Wazir Mansion Railway Station (28 min walk)