Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is home to numerous tourist attractions. 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
Faisal Masjid The Centaurus Daman-e-Koh 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 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).
Parks
Ayub National Park Ankara Park Fatima Jinnah Park Japanese Park Lake View Park Playland Rose & Jasmine Garden
Museums and art galleries
Lok Virsa Museum Golra Sharif Railway Museum National Art Gallery, Islamabad Pakistan Museum of Natural History
Model villages Potohari Arts & Craft Village Saidpur Village Resort
Mosques and shrines
Baba Badshah Bani Gala Bari Imaam Shah Faisal Mosque Golra Sharif Ram Mandir, Saidpur
Food streets Melody Food Street Aabpara Food Street Blue Area Food Street Naan Street in PWD Islamabad
Sporting facilities Jinnah Sports Stadium Liaquat Gymnasium
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 Gulberg 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
See also
Developments in Islamabad
Notes
References
External links
Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation, PTDC