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 Peaceful, beautiful relaxing city... 


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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! 

 

Explore Islamabad

Things to Do  

Shah Faisal Masjid

Shah Faisal Masjid, Islamabad

 14 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

 9 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 116 Opinions  The five-star Serena Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan was designed by renowned Pakistani architect... 

Marriott Islamabad

 8 Reviews and 75 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  Bonjour from Chitral, Coaches are the best choice in and around Islamabad to travel, the first day'd be difficult for you but then it'd be easier to find the route coaches, that are operated between the mentioned sectors. Islamabad is a beautiful and safe city. Enjoy . 

Taxis

Taxis, Islamabad

 9 Reviews  Bonjour from Chitral, Metro cab, Yellow cab have their counters at Islamabad airport, you could take a taxi from there to Daewoo bus terminal on G.T road, Rawalpindi. It's absolutely safe, some 25 to 30 minutes drive from the airport to terminal. 400 to 600 Pkrs, the price for the taxi. Ciao, 

Shopping  

Jinnah Supermarket

Jinnah Supermarket, Islamabad

 7 Reviews  This area is a somewhat upmarket shopping district in Islamabad. The Saeed Book Bank is excellent, you can get some real bargains and the books are the real deal, not the cheap copies available at most booksellers in Pakistan- they have a great range of art books, a large textbook section, fiction... 

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

 2 Reviews  dont stare women They will kill u.just kidding Most of them dont know the english language but some do In these places u cant find nice and fancy restaurants cuz the local people over there have opened those restaurants and they are interested in the quality of food not on the outside look of the... 

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 and 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  

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... 

Riding

Riding, Islamabad

 1 Review  Horse riding is getting really popular in Islamabad because of its ideal environment for this sport. Now there are 3-4 private riding clubs operating within the capital where you may go for riding. Most popular of these is Riding Club operated by Islamabad Club. Few international schools have... 

Favorites  

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... 

Get a Map

Get a Map, Islamabad

 3 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... 

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