Kidney Hill Park — a Refreshing ‘Hilly’ Oasis in Karachi
Located on an organ-shaped hill, Kidney Hill Park, aka Ahmed Ali Park, is one of the lesser-known tourist attractions in Karachi. Despite being in the same vicinity, it has never been as famous as Hill Park. Rising 219 feet high, Kidney Hill marks the highest point in the urban landscape of Karachi, offering breathtaking 360-degree views of the city skyline.
Kidney Hill would be an ideal place to visit if you are looking for a spot to get close to nature and spend some quality time with your family. Now, let’s learn more about this picturesque ‘hilly oasis’ in the bustling metropolis of Karachi.
MORE ABOUT THE LOCATION OF KIDNEY HILL PARK IN KARACHI
Kidney Hill Park is one of the city’s most centrally located urban open spaces. It is directly connected to Haider Ali Road in Kokan Housing Society. It is just a short stroll from Umer Sharif Underpass on Shaheed-i-Millat Road.
Kidney Hill is also near Hill Park, which has always remained among Karachi’s most visited family attractions. These parks are part of a serene residential neighborhood in the city’s heart.
You may also want to read our comprehensive route guide on the Shaheed-e-Millat Expressway. It is one of Karachi’s most famous roads, taking you from point A to point B in a matter of minutes.
NATURAL FEATURES OF KIDNEY HILL PARK
The little-known Ahmed Ali Park in Karachi has lately been transformed into an urban forest. In recent years, the place has become an epicenter of tree plantations. To make this amenity space greener and more nature-friendly, many public and private organizations have carried out plantation initiatives.
Also, after the recent monsoon season, the entire place is now covered in lush greenery and has become more beautiful. All those green trees with a backdrop of unique hilly formations and the flag of Pakistan hoisted at the highest point of the park offer an awe-inspiring experience.
FACILITIES AT AHMED ALI PARK
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) overlooks and maintains the park. A dedicated staff takes care of the recreational place’s planted trees and other horticultural features. There are multiple entrances to the park, but only one is accessible. It is to minimize the level of disturbance from visitors since the surrounding area is a residential neighborhood.
While exploring the park, you would see a wide walkway with plants and trees on both sides. The place is also dotted with benches and seating arrangements. There is also a short hiking trail and a few rocky stairs, with the help of which you can access different levels of the park. Kidney Hill also has a parking lot right next to the entrance.
TIMINGS OF KIDNEY HILL PARK
The park stays open from 7 a.m. to sunset, all seven days a week.
Is there any entry fee?
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UPCOMING 100KW SOLAR PARK AT KIDNEY HILL, KARACHI
Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab inaugurated the 100-kilowatt solar power project at Kidney Hill. While addressing the inauguration ceremony, the city administrator said that the KMC was working on different initiatives around the city to promote and spread awareness regarding green energy.
Wahab added that the Kidney Hill solar power project in Karachi would be operational within a month. He also praised the beauty of the 62-acre park while informing the audience about the 1.5 million saplings that were planted in recent times.
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