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Bagh Ibne Qasim, Clifton
Bagh Ibne Qasim, a 130-acre seaside park at Clifton, Karachi, with the Jehangir Kothari Parade and Lady Lloyd Pier of 1919–1920.
Bagh Ibne Qasim is a 130-acre park above Clifton Beach, one of the largest urban parks in Karachi. It takes in the Jehangir Kothari Parade, a sandstone promenade pavilion on a hilltop over the sea, and the Lady Lloyd Pier, an elevated public walkway, as well as the Katrak Bandstand.
Why go
- ✦A 130-acre park over Clifton Beach
- ✦Jehangir Kothari Parade (1919)
- ✦Lady Lloyd Pier and Katrak Bandstand
History
The park opened in 2007 on the site of the old Toyland theme park and is named after Muhammad bin Qasim. The Jehangir Kothari Parade was built on land given to the city by the Parsi philanthropist Jehangir Hormasji Kothari; built in 1919, it opened to the public in 1920.
How to Reach
At Clifton, beside Clifton Beach, Karachi.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, November to February, when Karachi is cooler and less humid.
Getting there, At Clifton, beside Clifton Beach, Karachi.
Allow, One to two hours.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Bagh Ibne Qasim, Clifton, within 5 km.
