Akhtar Colony, Karachi

#183 among attractions in Karachi

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Akhtar Colony is a neighborhood in Karachi west district of Karachi, Pakistan. It was previously administered as part of Jamshed Town, which was disbanded in 2011. ()

Coordinates: 24°52'60"N, 67°1'60"E

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جمشید ٹاؤن (جنت میں مشرق)Karachi Pakistan

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Akhtar Colony – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Karachi Zoo, Mazar-e-Quaid, Muhammad Ali Jinnah Road, St. Lawrence's Church.

0.7 miSW
Zoo, Park
Karachi Zoo, Karachi
18 min walk • Karachi Zoo, nestled in the bustling city of Karachi, Pakistan, stands as an emblematic site of wildlife conservation and public recreation. Established in the year 1878 under the name 'Mahatma Gandhi Garden', it was later renamed to Karachi Zoological Gardens, and is...
0.7 miSE
Mausoleum, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Mazar-e-Quaid, Karachi
19 min walk • Mazar-e-Quaid, also known as the Jinnah Mausoleum, stands as an iconic landmark in Karachi, Pakistan. This grand mausoleum is the final resting place of the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Built in the 1960s, the structure is revered as a symbol...
0.9 miSE
Memorial
Muhammad Ali Jinnah Road, Karachi
24 min walk • Muhammad Ali Jinnah Road, a significant thoroughfare in the bustling city of Karachi, Pakistan, stands as a living memorial to the country's founder and first Governor-General, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The road, which was previously known as Bunder Road, was renamed in...
~1460 ftS
Church
St. Lawrence's Church, Karachi
8 min walk • St. Lawrence's Church, Karachi is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Karachi. It became a parish in 1912.
1.2 miW
Cemetery
Bani Israel Graveyard, Karachi
31 min walk • The Bani Israel Graveyard is the only Jewish cemetery in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. This cemetery is a part of the larger Mewa Shah Graveyard. Over the years, the area has been reduced. The graveyard currently holds about 5,000 graves.
0.9 miNE
Bridge
Teen Hatti Bridge, Karachi
25 min walk • Teen Hatti is a bridge over the Lyari River in Karachi, Pakistan. The origin of its name is uncertain, but the prevalent opinion is that long ago there were three roadside houses at or near the current bridge, hence the name "teen" and "hatti".
~940 ftSW
Neighbourhood
Garden West, Karachi
5 min walk • Garden West is the main area of Jamshed Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. There are several ethnic groups in Saddar Town including Muhajirs, Punjabis, Christians, Sindhis, Kashmiris, Seraikis, Pakhtuns, Balochs, Memons, Bohras and Ismailis.
0.5 miE
Universities and schools
Jamia Uloom-ul-Islamia, Karachi
14 min walk • Jamia Uloom-ul-Islamia is an Islamic University in Banoori Town, Karachi, Pakistan. The university continues the tradition of the Darul Uloom system initiated by Darul Uloom Deoband.
~20 ftSW
Area
Lasbela, Karachi
1 min walk • Lasbela neighborhood is located in Jamsheed Town, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. The Lasbela bridge is over Lyari River and one of the most important bridges in Karachi. sabri Hotel, Chishti Bakery, Aone Cloth House, Naseem Cloth...
0.6 miS
Park
Nishtar Park, Karachi
16 min walk • The Nishtar Park is located at Parsi Colony, off M.A. Jinnah Road in the area of Soldier Bazaar, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It is named after Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar, one of the main leaders of Pakistan Movement.
1.4 miNW
Tower
EFU House, Karachi
37 min walk • QAMAR HOUSE, known as EFU BUILDING, is designed in the Art Deco architectural style, by Qamardin Mahomed Hashwani in 1945 and was built on Muhammad Ali Jinnah Road in central Karachi between 1946 and 1955 by Qamardin & Co.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Akhtar Colony?

Nearby attractions include Garden East, Karachi (1 min walk), Dastagir, Karachi (1 min walk), Defence View, Karachi (1 min walk), Lasbela, Karachi (1 min walk).

How to get to Akhtar Colony by public transport?

The nearest stations to Akhtar Colony:

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Lasbela Chowk BRT Station (5 min walk)
Gurmandir BRT Station (9 min walk)