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.
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General
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- 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
editThere 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
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- Ayub National Park
- Ankara Park
- Fatima Jinnah Park
- Japanese Park
- Lake View Park
- Playland
- Rose & Jasmine Garden
Museums and art galleries
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Model villages
edit- Potohari Arts & Craft Village
- Saidpur Village Resort
Mosques and shrines
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Food streets
edit- Melody Food Street
- Aabpara Food Street
- Blue Area Food Street
- Naan Street in PWD Islamabad
Sporting facilities
editMain markets
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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
edit- Centaurus Mall
- Emporium Mall (under construction)
- Giga Mall
- Olympus Mall
- Pak China Mall
- Safa Gold Mall
- Zeta 1 Mall (under construction)
Government buildings
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See also
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Notes
edit- ^ This article, does not include any attractions in the city of Rawalpindi.
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Rock Climbing in Pakistan | Pakistan Alpine Institute". Archived from the original on 2013-10-24. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
- ^ 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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