 Islamabad,
the capital of
Pakistan, is located
against the backdrop
of Margalla Hills at
the northern edge of
Potohar Plateau. In
contrast to its twin
city Rawalpindi, it
is lush green,
spacious and
peaceful. Most
travelers will
prefer the hustle
and bustle of Pindi,
but Islamabad has
all the embassies
and some other very
useful institutions
for travelers, so it
is quite likely you
will at least be
coming over from
Pindi a few times.
Furthermore,
Islamabad has couple
of good museums
which are worthwhile
to visit while you
are waiting for your
Chinese visa. Head
for Garden Avenue to
see the Islamabad
Museum and the
Natural History
Museum. The new
cultural museum, Lok
Virsa is a must see.
The master plan of
this most modern
city was prepared in
1960 by M/S
Constantions
doxiades, a Greek
firm of Architects.
Construction was
started in October
1961. The city came
into life on 26
October 1966, when
the first office
building of
Islamabad was
occupied. It is
modern and carefully
planned city.
There are ample
opportunities for
walking, jogging,
hiking and trekking
around Islamabad in
the Margalla Hills.
If you are a hiker,
then Margalla Hills
are the best place
to go, especially
trail no3, you are
likely to meet a
very sophisticated
crowd and a lot of
foreigners. If you
just wanna have a
good time, go on the
top, Pir Suhawa is a
fun place, eat as
much as you want or
just look over
Islamabad.
Islamabad has a lot
of places to eat,
the best hting is
that most of them
are in cool, shady
and secluded
areas...dont worry,
they are safe and
you certainly would
enjoy.
Islamabad is the
best place for
people who dont want
to go for the
typical tourist
areas. Put on your
walking shoes and go
wherever the roads
takes you.... you
are bound to enjoy!
Islamabad city
itself is abit quiet
if you looking for
some excitment.
However the scenary
is spectalur and
breath taking with
it's lovely
mountains and green
gardens. Well worth
the visit if have
time to Islamabad. |
