Tourism in Islamabad Capital Territory

This is a list of all the notable tourist attractions in the City of Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan; however, it does not include the city of Rawalpindi.

Pakistan Monument at Night

Scenic view of Islamabad from Daman-i-Koh

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. Islamabad has many various eco-based tourist attractions which include WWF Pakistan activities.

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

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
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

Aabpara Food Street
Blue-Area Food Street
Naan Street in PWD Islamabad

Sporting facilities

Main markets

Every populated sector in Islamabad has a main market 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
Centaurs Mall
Jinnah Super Market/F-7 Markaz
Jumah Bazar (near Peshawar Mor G-9 and G-6)
Karachi Company/G-9 Markaz
Mediterranean Food Court Diplomatic Enclave/G-5 Markaz
Safa Gold Mall
Super Market/F-6 Markaz

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

References

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.
"Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-10-24. Retrieved 2014-01-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

External links

Islamabad travel guide from Wikivoyage
Tourism in Islamabad, The Capital of Pakistan

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[John_Arran-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] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-10-24. Retrieved 2014-01-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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