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Shah Faisal Masjid

Shah Faisal Masjid, Islamabad

 20 Reviews  This is a mosque with a great unique design and architecture. Its very beautiful Mosque and one must see it. It is the heart of Islamabad City named after the great Saudi Emperor King Faisal Bin... 

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Daman-e-Koh

Daman-e-Koh, Islamabad

 12 Reviews  Its a spot in the hills around Islamabad. The whole city can be viewed from here. Even Rawal Dam Lake can be viewed from here. It is a good, health air picnic spot. Government has developed the... 

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Margalla Hills

Margalla Hills, Islamabad

 9 Reviews  Residents of twin cities visit Margalla hills frequently in summer in order to get rid of hot weather. One can go there to relax, walk, hike, drive or for camping, picnic or cycling. Views of twin... 

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Shaker Parrian

Shaker Parrian, Islamabad

 6 Reviews  Shakar Parian Hills are situated near Zero Point, up above the Loke Virsa Museum & Rose & Jasmine Garden. From here you can view the twin cities of Islamabad & Rawalpindi very clearly. Hills have two... 

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Lok Virsa Museum & Heritage Library

Lok Virsa Museum & Heritage Library, Islamabad

 4 Reviews  I think this museum located in the Lok Virsa Complex is a must visit by all tourists(including locals who have not yet seen this) coming to Islamabad. You will find a beautiful presentation of... 

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Dams near Islamabad

Dams near Islamabad, Islamabad

 5 Reviews  Simly Dam is major water source for residents of Islamabad. It is also a popular picnic spot. spot because of its scenic location. Its some 30 Km from Islamabad near Bhara Kahu town. Dam was completed... 

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Islamabad Zoo

Islamabad Zoo, Islamabad

 3 Reviews  Islamabad Zoo is siturated at the base of Margall Hills. Way to Daman-e-Koh & Pir Sohawa just passes the zoo. It is located near Children Play Land. In this zoo you can see Elephants, Leopards, beer,... 

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Greenary and Gardens

Greenary and Gardens, Islamabad

 9 Reviews  I found that Islamabad didnt have a lot to offer so I instantly tried to find things to do. I dont like dismissing places after a few days and I like to seek out the good points in a city or country... 

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Supreme Court of Pakistan

Supreme Court of Pakistan, Islamabad

 7 Reviews  Supreme Court of Pakistan is one of the important buildings in Islamabad. It is situated on the Constitution Avenue near Prime Minister's Secretariat, President's House and the Parliament House. The... 

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Japanese Park

Japanese Park, Islamabad

 2 Reviews  At the foothills of Margalla, next to Islamabad Zoo, there is a Japanese Garden/Park. Although we did not see any signs saying Japanese Garden, but there was a sign mentioning Playland Children's... 

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Rawal Lake

Rawal Lake, Islamabad

 3 Reviews  Rawal Lake is a very beautiful lake located in Islamabad Park Area. A dam was built on this lake accross Korang River in 1962 called Rawal Dam. It has a storage capacity of 47,500 acre feet and covers... 

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Churches

Churches, Islamabad

 2 Reviews  There are three Christian Churches in Islamabad that have services in English: Fatima Church (Catholic), Address: Kaghan Road, Street 55, F-8/4, Tel: 851535, Has daily services at 6.30 or 7 am, plus... 

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Lotus Lake

Lotus Lake, Islamabad

 2 Reviews  Normally speaking, seeing a quaint lotus lake with flowers and fauna surronding would be a pleasant experience - but not in June. I was at the lotus lake, pic will be posted, and the thing was dried... 

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Islamabad Museum

Islamabad Museum, Islamabad

 2 Reviews  Rohtas Gallery, managed by Naeem Pasha, was the first to enter the unexplored art market of Islamabad in 1981. According to him 'It was in response to an attempt to censor a national exhibition when... 

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National Parliment of Pakistan

National Parliment of Pakistan, Islamabad

 4 Reviews  As Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan. All the main governemet buildings are in Islamabad. This Avenue is the main soul of Islamabad. One must visit here to see the beauty of Islambad. Constitution... 

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Pakistan Museum of Natural History

 1 Review  The Museum of Natural History is located on Garden Avenue in National Park area. The Museum depicts early human history, geology and wildlife of Pakistan. The exhibits are of particular interest to... 

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Rawalpindi - The Twin City

Rawalpindi - The Twin City, Islamabad

 Bokhari76 Says:  We can place Rawalpindi in "Things to Do" for Islamabad & vice versa. Rawalpindi is 3rd Largest city of Pakistan after Karachi & Lahore. It is densely populated... 

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Islamabad - A place for Architecture Lovers

Islamabad - A place for Architecture Lovers, Islamabad

 Bokhari76 Says:  Architecture of Islamabad is a mixture of modern & old islamic traditions.Shah Faisal Mosque is a combination of Mughal, Arabic, Turkish & Arabic Architecture.... 

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Talkingfish seafood restaurant

Talkingfish seafood restaurant, Islamabad

 marya1 Says:  After getting to see the Faysal Masjid and the margallah hills you have definately to go to a dinner...Best a dinner on a terrace, in fact the only place in... 

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Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi, Islamabad

 Ewingjr98 Says:  Rawalpindi is a city of 2.1 million people, just next door to the capital city of Islamabad. While Islamabad is home to the civilian government of Pakistan, the... 

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Book Shopping in Islamabad

Book Shopping in Islamabad, Islamabad

 Ewingjr98 Says:  Where do you find a copy of "Tribal Fighting in NWFP," "Islam and Education: Conflict and Conformity in Pakistan's Madrassahs," or "Zulfi Bhutto of Pakistan:... 

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Go rug shopping in Islamabad

Go rug shopping in Islamabad, Islamabad

 Ewingjr98 Says:  We stopped in to a small carpet and crafts store in the F-6 shopping area, called Mr. Craft. In the downstairs area, they had an entire wall full of a variety... 

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Cabinet House

Cabinet House, Islamabad

 Ewingjr98 Says:  The Prime Minister oversees the Cabinet of Pakistan. The Cabinet is comprised of the senior members of the ministries, technically the Executive Branch of... 

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Pakistan Parliament House, Islamabad

Pakistan Parliament House, Islamabad, Islamabad

 Ewingjr98 Says:  Pakistan's Parliament is comprised of two house: the National Assembly is the lower house and the upper house is called the Senate. The National Assembly... 

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Aiwan-e-Sadr (President's House), Islamabad

Aiwan-e-Sadr (President's House), Islamabad, Islamabad

 Ewingjr98 Says:  The Pakistani President is considered the head of state, which as of recently has very little power compared to the Prime Minister due to the just-passed 18th... 

Top 3 Hotels in Islamabad

Islamabad Serena Hotel

 10 Reviews and 72 Opinions  The five-star Serena Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan was designed by renowned Pakistani architect... 

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Marriott Islamabad

 8 Reviews and 45 Opinions  Go to the hotel's website, and you might find it odd that the main page starts with the following:... 

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 Pretty neat place to see around sunset. While you can't go in during the day, you can walk around and enjoy the scenery and environment. You don't have to be... 

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Islamabad, the beautiful...

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 I dedicate this page to all peace loving people around the world. I shall be adding many new tips and photos soon. Check them out and give me feedback. Islamabad is one of most beautiful and... 

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Islamabad, the beautiful...

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 I dedicate this page to all the peace loving people around the world. Islamabad is one of most beautiful and peaceful cities of the world. Pakistan's Capital Islamabad nestles against the backdrop... 

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Islamabad zindabad!!

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 Islambad is a lovely place to visit. The weather is wonderful. I myself love the greenery in islambad. The restaurants and hotels are amazing. I loved the disco in Hotel marriot and the rooms were... 

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Lachydragon hits Islamabad!

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 I spent 4 days in Islamabad at the start of my month-long trekking holiday in Pakistan. In spite of stomach problems that had hit me 3 days before leaving home (shattering my confidence for the start... 

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The well connected city

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 Islamabad is the Capital of Pakistan. It was once considered a dead city; meaning day time population 1 mio +, night time 100K. Not anymore! It is now one of the fastest growing, most expensive...... 

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