List_of_tourist_attractions_in_Islamabad

Tourism in Islamabad

Tourism in Islamabad

Tourist sites in Islamabad

Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is home to numerous tourist attractions.[upper-alpha 1] 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.

PM house
Boulevard, Blue Area, Islamabad,

General

Daman-e-Koh Park
Margalla Hills
Islamabad Clock

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

Museums and art galleries

Islamabad di Daat

Model villages

  • Potohari Arts & Craft Village
  • Saidpur Village Resort

Mosques and shrines

A right view of Shah Faisal Mosque from adjoining yard

Food streets

Sporting facilities

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

Government buildings

Prime Minister Secretariat
Parliament House

See also

Notes

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

References

  1. [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. [2]
    "Rock Climbing in Pakistan | Pakistan Alpine Institute". Archived from the original on 2013-10-24. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  3. [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.
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