List of tourist attractions in Islamabad

Scenic view of Islamabad from Daman-i-Koh

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. Daman-i-Koh, Margalla Zoo, Pakistan Monument, Faisal Mosque and Rawal lake view point are among the top tourist attractions in Islamabad. Also, Islamabad has many various eco-based tourist attractions which include WWF Pakistan activities etc.

General

View of Sun Rises from Rawal Lake view park Islamabad

Islamabad Clock

• National Monument Islamabad
• Pak-China Friendship Centre
• Rawal Lake
• Shakarparian
• Lok Virsa Museum
• Margalla Hills
• Daman-e-Koh
• Pir Sohawa
• Islamabad Zoo
• National Herbarium Islamabad
• Murree Hills
• Shahdara Garden
• Centaurus
• National Museum of Natural History
• Neela Saandh
• Nilan Bhotu

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

The Rawal lake view.

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

Museums & Art Galleries

Islamabad di Daat

• Pakistan Museum of Natural History
• Lok Virsa Museum
• National Art Gallery, Islamabad

Model Village

• Potohari Arts & Craft Village
• Saidpur Village Resort

Mosques and shrines

rightA view of Shah Faisal Mosque from adjoing yard.

• Shah Faisal Mosque
• Golra Sharif
• Bari Imaam
• Baba Badshah Bani Gala

Food Streets

• Aabpara Food Street
• Blue-Area Food Street

Sporting facilities

• Jinnah Sports Stadium
• Liaquat Gymnasium

Main markets

Every populated sector in Islamabad has a main market referred as a Markaz.

• Super Market/F-6 Markaz
• Jinnah Super Market/F-7 Markaz
• Ayyub Market/F-8 Markaz
• karachi company/G-9 Markaz
• Allah Wali Market [F-8/1]
• Mediterranean Food Court Diplomatic Enclave [G-5 Markaz]
• Cafe Arab Market [G-6/2]
• Jumah Bazar [Near Peshawar Mor G-9 and G-6]
• Aabpara Market G-6

Government buildings

Prime Minister Secretariat

Parliament House

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

See also

• Developments in Islamabad

References

1. Arran, John (2012). "A Guide to Climbing in Margalla" (PDF). Rock Climbing Islamabad. Pakistan Alpine Institute. Retrieved 12 October 2013.
2. http://www.pakistanalpine.com/rock-climbing-pakistan/

External links

• Islamabad travel guide from Wikivoyage
• List of tourist attractions in Islamabad at DMOZ