Islamabad is the Capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The city was
built between 1960 - 1970 to replace the Capital from Karachi to the new
capital, Islamabad. Before this it
was just a small village, a part of which still exists; with its mud houses and typical
village life. Islamabad is a city of modern architecture there are some great examples of
modern buildings in Islamabad. The roads are wide and lined with grass & roses. The
city is divided into several residential & commercial areas. Blue area , Jinnah Super
Market , Aabpara are the main commercial Areas. Among the buildings, the new Prime
ministers secretariat , Assembly building , The Awami Markaz , Islamabad
convention center, The Serena hotel, Some embassies on Diplomatic
Enclave, and The great Faisal Mosque are worth seeing.
Full day Islamabad
Luxury tour with Visit to Modern spa.
Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi though twin city to
Islamabad, is the main city with a population of around 2 Millions; is a bustling city
with a lot of activity. Rawalpindi was the garrison town in the English times and even now
it is the head quarter of Pakistan Army. The bazaars of Rawalpindi are no less then any
oriental bazaar like the Sunday market in China or Afrasiab Samarkand. Only Raja Bazaar
can take at least two days to stroll around.
HOTELS
Hotels in Islamabad
Serena Hotel Islamabad Islamabad
Holiday Inn Islamabad Islamabad
Envoy Continetal Hotel Islamabad
Best Western Hotel Islamabad Islamabad
Crowne Plaza Islamabad Islamabad
Hotel Capital Islamabad Islamabad
Best Regency Islamabad
The Hotel Islamabad
Hotel Marina International Islamabad
Hotel De Papae Islamabad
Hotel Ambassador Islamabad
Islamabad Regency Hotel Islamabad
Bonjour Inn Islamabad
Tures Motel Islamabad
Adventure Inn Islamabad
Marriott Hotel Islamabad Islamabad
Hotel Crown Plaza Islamabad
Best Western Hotel Islamabad Islamabad
Hotels In Rawalpindi
Hotel Shalimar Rawalpindi
Hotel Blue Sky Rawalpindi
Hotel Akbar International Rawalpindi
Pearl-Continental Hotel Rawalpindi
Transfers:
Islamabad - Peshawar
170 KMs 3 - 4 Hours usually combined with the tour of Taxila. Drive on the Grand
Trunk road stop at the confluence of Indus & Kabul rivers. later continue to Peshawar.
Islamabad- Besham
275 Kilometers usually takes 8 - 9 Hours with stops at Abbottabad
& Taxila road is pretty good Specially after Abbottabad there are great views of rice
fields on the terraced lands. Mountains start growing higher after Thakot where you meet
the river Indus. Besham is a small town located at the bank of River Indus. It is the
first main town on Karakorum Highway.
Islamabad- Lahore
See Lahore travel information.
Islamabad Murree:
60 KMs drive to the green Murree hills once the hill station for the English
officers now enjoy largest No. of visitors from within Pakistan. There is an interesting
Bazaar and a wide street (Jinnah Road ) where one can see some nice eating places. Just 9
KMsfrom Murree is the beautiful Pearl continental hotel Bhurban, emerged as modern 5* Hill
resort in Pakistan. The road has great views of the foot hills and some villages on the
way.
Tours
Half day Rawalpindi Islamabad:
Visit the Shakarparian view point , Faisal Mosque (2nd largest mosque in the
world) , Museum of folk heritage, drive through some of the best buildings of Islamabad
and later have a walk in Raja bazaar.
Evening dinner outside :
Can be done either in Islamabad at the folk heritage museum (if there is some
activity going on ) or at atypical BBQ restaurant in Rawalpindi.
Full Day Excursion to Murree hills:
Drive to Murree visit the Bazaar there and later drive to Bhurban for a Lunch and
short hike in the green hills Late Afternoon return to Islamabad/Rawalpindi.
Full Day Taxila:
Drive to Taxila40 KMs visit the site museum and Sirkap , Julian and Dharma Rajika
Stupa later return to Islamabad.
Full Day Rohtas fort & Salt range.
Drive to the Salt range visit the Salt Mosque built entirely of salt in the mines
later continue to Rohtas. On arrival transfer to the Horse carriage to go to the fort
visit the fort and have a picnic. Afternoon return to Islamabad.
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