Tourism in Islamabad explained

Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is home to numerous tourist attractions. Daman-i-Koh, Margalla Zoo, Pakistan Monument, Faisal Mosque, Shakarparian, Lok Virsa Museum and Rawal lake view point are among the top tourist attractions in Islamabad. It also acts as a stop for journeys to Murree and Northern Pakistan when travelling from Pakistani provinces of Punjab, Sindh, and sometimes even Balochistan.

General

• Faisal Masjid
• Centaurus
• Daman-e-Koh
• The Monal Restaurant
• Islamabad Zoo
• Lok Virsa Museum
• Margalla Hills
• Murree Hills
• National Herbarium Islamabad
• National Monument Islamabad
• National Museum of Natural History
• Neela Sandh
• Nilan Bhotu
• Pak-China Friendship Centre
• Pir Sohawa
• Rawal Lake
• Shahdara Village
• Shakarparian
• Lotus Lake

Rock climbing

There are many spots for rock climbing in Margalla Hills, including Jungle Rock (F 6a:8a), God Rock (F 6b+:7b), Legacy Wall (F 6a:7c+), Jasmin Corner (F 4b:5a), Belvedere (F 4c:6b+), Hidden Rock (F 6a:6c), Music Lounge (F 5c:6c) Beetle’s Nest (F 5b:6c+, including multi-pitch route), Well Hidden Rock (F 5a:8a), Holiday Rock (F 5b:5b), Said Pur View (F 5c:8a) and Shaddarrah (F 5c:6a).^{[1] [2]}

Parks

• Ayub National Park
• Ankara Park
• Fatima Jinnah Park
• Japanese Park
• Lake View Park
• Playland
• Rose & Jasmine Garden

Museums and art galleries

• Lok Virsa Museum
• Golra Sharif Railway Museum
• National Art Gallery, Islamabad
• Pakistan Museum of Natural History

Model villages

• Potohari Arts & Craft Village
• Saidpur Village Resort

Mosques and shrines

• Baba Badshah Bani Gala
• Bari Imaam
• Shah Faisal Mosque
• Golra Sharif

Food streets

• Melody Food Street
• Aabpara Food Street
• Blue Area Food Street
• Naan Street in PWD Islamabad

Sporting facilities

• Jinnah Sports Stadium
• Liaquat Gymnasium

Main markets

Markaz and bazaars

Every populated sector in Islamabad has a main market/bazaar referred to as a markaz.

• Aabpara Market (G-6)
• Allah Wali Market (F-8/1)
• Ayyub Market/F-8 Markaz
• Cafe Irum Market (G-6/2)
• Jinnah Super Market/F-7 Markaz
• Friday and Sunday Bazar (near Peshawar Morr Interchange and G-6)
• Karachi Company/G-9 Markaz
• Mediterranean Food Court Diplomatic Enclave/G-5 Markaz
• Super Market/F-6 Markaz

Malls

• Centaurus Mall
• Emporium Mall (under construction)
• Giga Mall
• Olympus Mall
• Pak China Mall
• Safa Gold Mall
• Zeta 1 Mall (under construction)

Government buildings

• Aiwan-e-Sadr - President's official residence
• National Institute of Health
• National Parliament of Pakistan
• Supreme Court of Pakistan

See also

• Developments in Islamabad

External links

• Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation, PTDC

Notes and References

1. Web site: Arran. John. A Guide to Climbing in Margalla. Rock Climbing Islamabad. Pakistan Alpine Institute. 12 October 2013. 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131022121139/http://www.pakistanalpine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Monkey-Business-A-Guide-to-Climb-Margalla-2012-Edition.pdf. 22 October 2013.
2. Web site: Rock Climbing in Pakistan | Pakistan Alpine Institute . 2014-01-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131024164235/http://www.pakistanalpine.com/rock-climbing-pakistan/ . 2013-10-24 .