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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.

General

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

Museums and art galleries

Model villages

Potohari Arts & Craft Village
Saidpur Village Resort

Mosques and shrines

Food streets

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

Sporting facilities

Main markets

Markaz and bazaars

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

Centaurus Mall
Emporium Mall (under construction)
Giga Mall
Olympus Mall
Pak China Mall
Safa Gold Mall
Zeta 1 Mall (under construction)

Government buildings

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

Notes

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

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.
^ "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.

External links

Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation, PTDC

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

[John_Arran-2] 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.

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

[Maneesha_Tikekar-4] 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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