Shah Faisal Mosque
Islamabad & Rawalpindi
The eye-popping Shah Faisal Mosque, nestled at the foot of the Margalla Hills, is one of Asia's largest and reflects an eclectic blend of ultramodern and…
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Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Attractions
Must-see attractions for your itinerary
Lok Virsa Museum
Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Lok Virsa Museum houses a fascinating array of traditional handicrafts including embroidered costumes, old jewellery and intricate woodcarvings - it is…
Nurpur Shahan Village
Islamabad & Rawalpindi
About 4km northeast of the Diplomatic Enclave, Nurpur Shahan Village village is a shrine to Shah Abdul Latif Kazmi. Also known as Bari Shah Latif or 'Bari…
Pakistan Monument
Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Shakarparian is also the site of the impressive reddish-brown granite Pakistan Monument, conceived to represent Pakistan's diverse culture and national…
Taxila Excavations
Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Most of the main sites are within 2km of the museum. There's a large map of the site outside the museum and each site is signposted from the road and has…
Daman-e-Koh
Islamabad & Rawalpindi
A picnic spot and lookout in the Margalla Hills, Daman-e-Koh has panoramic views over Islamabad and, on the rare clear day, south to the Salt Range. It's…
Margalla Hills
Islamabad & Rawalpindi
The Margalla Hills are full of hiking trails that snake their way up ridgetops and down through forested valleys. Hiking Around Islamabad, available in…
Truck Workshops
Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Just beyond Rajah Bazaar on Railway Workshop Rd are rows of truck workshops where you can sometimes see trucks being decorated with the vibrant art that…
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