List of tourist attractions in Islamabad

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

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
  • 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

See also

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. "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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