Venue & Travel
Islamabad
Tourism
Islamabad is the capital and the ninth-most
populous city of Pakistan, with a population of over 1.2 Million people. It is
federally administered by the Pakistani government as part of
the Islamabad Capital Territory. The city is famous for its high standards
of living, safety, cleanliness, and greenery.
Tourist
Attraction in Islamabad
Faisal
Mosque
It is an important cultural
landmark of the city and that attracts many tourists daily. Faisal Mosque built
in 1986, was named after the Saudi Arabian King, Faisal bin Abdul Aziz. It
also serves the purpose of accommodating 24,000 Muslims that pray at this
mosque. Faisal Mosque was designed by the Turks and financed by the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan Monument
It was built in 2007. It is a
symbol of patriotism and sovereignty of Pakistan. The design is shaped as a
dome with petal-shaped walls that are engraved with arts portraying Pakistan's
other tourist landmarks such as the Badshahi Mosque, Minar-e-Pakistan
and Lahore Fort.
Lok
Virsa Museum
It is also known as Heritage Museum, administered
and managed by Lok Virsa - National Institute of Folk &
Traditional Heritage. It is a museum of history and culture in Islamabad,
located on the Shakarparian Hills showcasing the living cultures of
Pakistan.
Saidpur
village
Islamabad is built upon civilization
and architecture that ranges from the 10th Century to the modern era. Islamabad
has an array of historic landmarks that reflect the Hindu civilization that
dates back to the 16th Century with example such as Saidpur. Saidpur that
is situated in Islamabad has progressed from a village to a sacred place that
includes temples where the Hindu Mughal Commanders worshipped.
Margalla
Hills National Park
It is located in the North sector
of Islamabad and is in close proximity to the Himalayas. The National Park
includes of picturesque valleys and scenic hills that include various wildlife
such as Himalayan goral, Barking deer and leopards. Flanked by
wildlife and vegetation, Margalla Hills National Park also includes
accommodation and camping grounds for tourists.