Guidelet: Islamabad, an amazing place to visit.

A travel guide to Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan | Target Market: Families and friends | A travel guide by: Ayesha Iftikhar

Islamabad, an amazing place to visit.", a travel guide to Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan

Summary of points of interest in this travel guide to Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan


Faisal Masjid

Why visit:

Faisal Mosque is the most beautiful and largest mosque of Pakistan located at the ending of Shaharah-e-Islamabad, Pakistan. It was named on late King of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Abdul Aziz who financed to build this mosque. Faisal Mosque having a capacity of 74,000 people at the time, there main covered area is approx 5,000 meter square. It has four beautiful minarets and there floor are created with world best marble. It's also one of the biggest mosques in world that's why many Muslim tourists all over visit this place.

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Faisal Masjid, a tour attraction in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Daman-e-Koh Hill - Islamabad

Why visit:

Daman-e-Koh is a beautiful place which is 3000 feet higher from sea level and it’s almost 1000 feet above from the town of Koh-e-Islamabad. Daman-e-Koh is a main hub for tourists it's located on the top point of Margalla Hills at an altitude of about 5000ft. Many people come from all over the Pakistan and around the world to see this beautiful place. You can also see here a bird-eye view of Capital City Islamabad.

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Daman-e-Koh Hill - Islamabad, a tour attraction in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Islamabad zoo

Why visit:

Islamabad Zoo was established in 1978. It’s a very popular public park located near Pir Sohawa Road, Islamabad, Pakistan. You often bring your children to enjoy the view of various animals. The Capital Development Authority has prepared a plan in August 2008 to update and expand the zoo as a wildlife sanctuary and recreation. Islamabad Zoo is also having great attractions for all family members including variety of rides and food shops.

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Islamabad zoo, a tour attraction in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Japanese Park

Why visit:

Japanese Park is beautiful picnic spot located on Pir Sohawa Road, Near Islamabad Zoo Pakistan. This park was gifted by Japan in December 30, 1985 for Pakistani children’s. Japanese Park is beautiful park having variety of food courts and lots of fun activities for the children just like (swings, monkey bars, slides, etc) for the visitors.

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Japanese Park, a tour attraction in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Taxila Museum

Why visit:

Taxila Museum is located on 35 km drive from Islamabad on the Grand Trunk Road to Peshawar, Pakistan. Museum was opened for public by Sir Habibullah then the ministry for Education. Taxila Museum has 4000 different objects in showcase including stucco, terracotta, silver, gold, iron and semiprecious stones. They also carry objects of different civilization of world including Buddhist, Hindu and Jain religions. Taxila Museum is the most attractive place for tourist all over the world.

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Taxila Museum, a tour attraction in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Simly Dam

Why visit:

Simly Dam is located at distance of 30 kilometer near Bhara Kahu town and on 10 to 15 minutes drive from Convention Center Islamabad towards Murree, Islamabad, Pakistan. It's the largest resource of fresh water supply for Rawalpindi and Islamabad. This dam was established in 1983. The lake has an area of 28,750 hectares. The water sports facilities are also available here to develop tourism in Pakistan.

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Simly Dam, a tour attraction in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Margalla Hills GT Road

Why visit:

Margalla Hills is located on North East of Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan. Margalla is a beautiful area of 12,605 hectares. There are many places for climbing in the foothills of Margalla. Most popular places are located on walk and hiking on hill. Margalla Hill is having 40 million years old rock and fossils of marine life. It's a best place for tourists all over the world.

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Margalla Hills GT Road, a tour attraction in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Pakistan Monument

Why visit:

The National Monument in Islamabad, Pakistan is a national monument representing the four provinces and three territories of Pakistan.

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Pakistan Monument, a tour attraction in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Pir Sohawa

Why visit:

Pir Sohawa was inaugurated in 2006, offers a bird's eye view of Islamabad from its large terrace.

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Pir Sohawa, a tour attraction in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Saidpur Village

Why visit:

Saidpur Village, nestled in the lap of the Margalla Hills is being developed as tourist attraction. Everything in the village reflects the traditional ambience – the temple, stones used on the walls, the stacks of hay/wood, and all else shows what this region really was.

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Saidpur Village, a tour attraction in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Rawal Dam

Why visit:

You can go for fishing or just visit the beautiful Rawal lake park for a relaxing stroll. There are ample food outlets and also an aviary nearby for bird watching. Boating, having a nice picnic or just gazing at the setting sun, its got it all.

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Rawal Dam, a tour attraction in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Lok virsa Museum

Why visit:

The Museum is dedicated to presenting the various cultures and heritage of Pakistan. It offers an excellent display of many artificafts and cultural symbols and has souvenir shops which offer a variety of ornaments and traditional handicrafts. The Lok Virsa cafe offers you food in the traditional atmosphere much like Saidpur village and is a must see alongside the museum. It appeases both the eyes and the tongue.

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Lok virsa Museum, a tour attraction in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Shakarparian

Why visit:

The hills are centrally located in the middle of the entire Islamabad region and the terraced gardens offer a beautiful and serene view of Islamabad with the green Margalla hills in the backdrop. Unlike Pir Sohawa and Damen-e-Koh view points, the Shakar Parian View point is at a much lower altitude giving a more magnified and closer view.

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Shakarparian, a tour attraction in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Food Street Melody Islamabad

Why visit:

Great food, excellent variety and lively atmosphere, enough said.

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Food Street Melody Islamabad, a tour attraction in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Rose & Jasmine Garden

Why visit:

The best time to go is from March to May when the flowers are in full bloom. The Garden is host to multiple flower shows and has around 250 different varieties of Roses and Jasmines.

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Rose & Jasmine Garden, a tour attraction in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Battlefield Paintball and Minigolf

Why visit:

The only paint ball and mini-golf in Islamabad. The environment and staff is very friendly and it attracts people of all ages specially the teenagers

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Battlefield Paintball and Minigolf, a tour attraction in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Cinepax

Why visit:

Voted best movie theater in Islamabad & Rawalpindi.

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Cinepax, a tour attraction in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Megazone F9 Park

Why visit:

The only bowling alley in Islamabad. The only Laser Tag in Pakistan. Facilites also include Gym, Swimming, Snooker, Cafe and Shopping Arcade."

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Megazone F9 Park, a tour attraction in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Kuch Khaas

Why visit:

Cafe, poetry readings, music nights, books, informative discussions

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Kuch Khaas, a tour attraction in Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan


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