Tourism in Islamabad

PM house

Boulevard, Blue Area, Islamabad,

Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is home to numerous tourist attractions.[A] 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

Daman-e-Koh Park

Margalla Hills

Islamabad Clock

• 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
• Shah Allah Ditta

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

Rawal lake view

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

Museums and art galleries

Islamabad di Daat

• 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

A right view of Shah Faisal Mosque from adjoining yard

• 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

Aabpara Market at G-6 is the oldest market of Islamabad[3]

G-9 Markaz or Karachi Company

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

Prime Minister Secretariat

Parliament House

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

See also

• Developments in Islamabad

Notes

1. This article, does not include any attractions in the city of Rawalpindi.

References

1. Arran, John (2012). "A Guide to Climbing in Margalla" (PDF). Rock Climbing Islamabad. Pakistan Alpine Institute. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 October 2013. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
2. "Rock Climbing in Pakistan | Pakistan Alpine Institute". Archived from the original on 2013-10-24. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
3. Maneesha Tikekar (1 January 2004). Across the Wagah: An Indian's Sojourn in Pakistan. Promilla. pp. 32–39. ISBN 978-8185002347. Retrieved 28 April 2012.

External links

• Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation, PTDC