Tourism 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. 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.
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