The ultimate city tour of Islamabad Islamabad is Pakistan’s capital city, where you will find the modern side of the country, with shiny new restaurants and gentrifying neighbourhoods, plus the iconic Faisal Mosque. Here we take you through our top 10 attractions in Islamabad. When you are ready to go, Brightsun Travel has a range of Islamabad cheap flights offers to get you there in style and on budget.
Faisal Mosque
The Faisal Mosque is the largest mosque in South Asia and the fourth largest mosque in the world. The contemporary mosque, designed to reflect a traditional Bedouin tent, is a major tourist attraction in Islamabad.
Margalla Hills National Park
Islamabad is known for its gorgeous National Parks and forests, located within its city boundaries, like the Margalla Hills National Park, where you can hike popular routes and go on rock climbing adventures.
Lok Virsa Museum
The incredible Lok Virsa Museum is a place to go to explore Pakistan’s traditional handicrafts. The museum has exhibits showcasing elaborate costumes and ancient jewellery.
Pakistan Monument
One of Islamabad’s famous landmarks is the Pakistan Monument, an iconic complex, which features an on site heritage museum and terraces that provide incredible views over the city.
Murree Hills
About 30 kilometres north of Islamabad is the town of Murree, surrounded by breathtaking hills and valleys, including Murree Hills and Swat Valley. Take a chairlift and spot the snowy peaks of Kashmir.
Saidpur & Daman-e-Koh
On the slopes of Margalla Hills surrounding the city, you will find ancient villages, like Saidpur, a Mughal-era village which is now a popular day trip from Islamabad, as well as the Daman-e-Koh view point and gardens.
Rawalpindi
Just 15 kilometres from Islamabad is its twin city of Rawalpindi. Both cities represent Pakistan’s major urban hubs, where most visits to this incredible country will begin.
Taxila
Just 32 kilometres from Islamabad, located in the Rawalpindi District, is Taxila, a UNESCO World Heritage site and ancient settlement, thought to be home to one of the first universities in the world.
Getting there
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