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Pro

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  Peaceful, beautiful relaxing city... 


Con

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  Traffic jams and expensive life 


In a nutshell

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  Good place to get to know Pakistan for a first-time traveller! 

 

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Things to Do  

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 Saud.  

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 garden here. Now this location is well mentained. From the parking lot small golf course cars take you... 

Hotels  

Islamabad Serena Hotel

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

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:... 

Restaurants  

China Town

China Town, Islamabad

 4 Reviews  The restaurant is now in a commercial building located in Najam Market, Street 55, F 8/4, Islamabad. New Management but same chefs. Website is www.chinatown.pk and contact is 0512855650. The menu includes the old dishes as well as new ones. What makes CT special is delicious food served in a... 

Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut, Islamabad

 4 Reviews  I was thinking that I should not write about Pizza Hut, because it is a global chain & everyone knows about it. But then I realized that specially developed recipes, which they offer in Pakistan, will not be available in other countries. So Travelers interested in Pakistani food should also try... 

Nightlife  

The Basement - Disco

The Basement - Disco, Islamabad

 3 Reviews  Pakistan is officialy dry but still few clubs are there, most of them private but few operated by leading hotels. Most of their clients are foreginers and elite class. In big cities like Karachi and Lahore there are many clubs. But few also exist in Islamabad. One of them is "The Bassment" at... 

Bars in Top Hotels

Bars in Top Hotels, Islamabad

 2 Reviews  The Islamabad Marriott has live music pretty much every night of the week in the Nadia Restaurant, which can also be seen and heard from throughout the hotel lobby. During my visit there were two guys playing local Pakistani music on a keyboard and a drum. Here is a link to my video of the music... 

Transportation  

By Bus

By Bus, Islamabad

 13 Reviews  SAMMI DAEWOO is operating world class air conditioned bus service between the major cities of Pakistan. They started operating between Lahore - Islamabad via Motorway. People have praised their service. Their Specialty is PUNCTUALITY. They have Bus terminals in almost all major cities and... 

By Air

By Air, Islamabad

 19 Reviews  I have a pleasant experience of flying with Air Blue. Plains are new & clean. Flights departed and arrived on time. The food was superb. All crew was cooperative. After making a very good reputition in domestic, now they are conqureing the international routes. For easier online booking facility... 

Shopping  

Jinnah Supermarket

Jinnah Supermarket, Islamabad

 7 Reviews  Jinnah Supermarket is located in Islamabad Sector F7, in the north-central part of the city. This shopping area has a wide variety of shops large and small including those selling rugs, leather goods, fabrics, flowers, books, music and videos. We stopped in a Hindu rug and scarf shop in the Jinnah... 

Super Market

Super Market, Islamabad

 5 Reviews  Super Market, also called Super Markaz due the Urdu word for market, is one of Islamabad's largest and most popular market areas. It offers a variety of shops including clothing, jewelry, rugs, books, and much more spread among several two and three story buildings with parking between. The shops... 

Local Customs  

Don't Star at Women

Don't Star at Women, Islamabad

 3 Reviews  While on a journey to Pakistan, it is not generally welcomed to stare at anyone, specially do not stare at women because you might have trouble with their husbands or male relatives and the women themselves don't like it... When meeting people of the same sex, you usually will be expected to shake... 

Give Flowers as a Gift

Give Flowers as a Gift, Islamabad

 1 Review  Flowers are expression of love. They show your care and respect for others. In last couple of years a new trend of giving bouquets to your friends and relatives on special events has started. You can say that in other words bouquets are expected on such events. There are two beautiful flower... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Earth Quakes

Earth Quakes, Islamabad

 3 Reviews  Islamabad and its twin city Rawalpindi comes under active seismic zone after October 8, 2005 earthquake measuring 7.6. After shocks are quite normal and they range between 5 -6 magnitude mostly. Strong shocks also occur few times ranging 6 to 6.5. But there is nothing to worry about. Life is very... 

Traffic

Traffic, Islamabad

 1 Review  Driving in Islamabad would be a scary experience. In my time in Islamabad I just caught taxis and public transport but on the roads it seems to be a free-for-all! Our trekking company's owner remarked that once and trekker had asked "which side of the road they drive on in Pakistan?" to which he... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Margalla Hills

Margalla Hills, Islamabad

 3 Reviews  When hiking in the hills I usually come across villagers carrying wood on their backs, goats and so forth. But rarely do I come across water buffalos all the way up here! This guy is checking out the view of Islamabad :) 

Picnic at Rawal Lake

Picnic at Rawal Lake, Islamabad

 1 Review  Picnic at Rawal lake is what locals often do when there is some event, public holiday or whenever weather is nice. Maximum crowd could could be expected when weather is cloudy. Folks in Isloo know it well how to enjoy and it proves that Islamabad is no more a dead city!!! 

Sports & Outdoors  

Golf Club

Golf Club, Islamabad

 2 Reviews  Are you good at Golf? If so then why do not you join Golf Club at islamabad? Golf is a nice game and playing this game in beautiful and very well maintained golf course of Islamabad is experience of life time. No matter if you are professional or amateur player, golf club has every thing for you.... 

Hiking

Hiking, Islamabad

 1 Review  There are several hiking trails and countless natural pathways in Margalla hills national park. The atmosphere is truly inspiring to the outdoor lover. The Margallas are excellent for hiking purposes and cater to both the serious hiker and the less serious enthusiast. Hiking in the Margallas... 

Favorites  

Get a Map

Get a Map, Islamabad

 4 Reviews  OK there are a few drones according to all of the news sources. Eurasia Review reports the first drone strike took place in June 2004 in South Waziristan. Under American President Bush, there were about 21 total drone attacks, killing perhaps 177 people. Under President Obama, attacks have increased... 

Bottled Water

Bottled Water, Islamabad

 3 Reviews  Simly and Rawal dams are the main drinking water source in twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Water is often polluted thus not safe to drink. You should either boil this water before use or otherwise use bottled mineral water. Nestle is the best brand for mineral water. Check for expiry date... 

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The People

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 Islamabad, CIty of peace - Islamabad has several places to go to. If u are a mountain lover than the Margallah hills are a real beauty. Damin-e koh and Pir Sohawa add to the beauty of Margallah hills where u can be truely near... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  we want 4 boat on rant base 

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A: I don't think it gonna rain so much that you would need 4 BOATS for roaming around Islamabad. 

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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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