"The well connected city" Top 5 Page for this destination Islamabad by besal

Islamabad Travel Guide: 418 reviews and 878 photos

To enjoy, get OFF!

Islamabad is the Capital of Pakistan. It was once considered a dead city; meaning day time population 1 mio +, night time 100K.

Not anymore!

It is now one of the fastest growing, most expensive (real estate wise), and modern city of Pakistan. Majority of the MNC's (especially service & oil/gas) have opened up their offices in Islamabad. Islamabad is also the place from where all major travel plans to north/and other areas, by locals as well as foreigners, are prepared.

Although there are various museums, restaurants, parks, govt. buildings, etc. one can go and see, it is easy to assume that to enjoy Islamabad; one has to GO OFF THE BEATEN PATH.

My recent trip (June 2008) to the north got cancelled, and we ended up exploring the surroundings (Taxila, Khanpur, Salt Ranges, Galis). And my tips are presently built accordingly. I have really not focused on Islamabad right now (as I have done for Karachi), but slowly I will built this page.

For now enjoy some not so traveled “paths” from Islamabad!

  • Last visit to Islamabad: Jun 2008
  • Intro Updated Aug 14, 2008
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Katas Raj temple: Holy Pond - Islamabad Katas Raj Temples Off The Beaten Path (6)

Katas Raj temples are mentioned in the epic Mahabharata, written in 300 BC. The legend narrates that Shiv Devta, on... more travel advice

Rohtas Fort - Islamabad Rohtas Fort Off The Beaten Path (6)

Rohtas fort, built in the heartland of Jehlum, is situated approx. 100 km from Islamabad and 7km from town of Dina. It... more travel advice

Simly Dam - Islamabad Simly Dam Off The Beaten Path (6)

Simly Dam is considered to be the largest water reservoir for Islamabad, and is mainly fed by melting snow and... more travel advice

Khanpur Dam - Islamabad Khanpur Dam Off The Beaten Path (6)

Situated approx. 40 km from Islamabad in Khanpur, NWFP, the dam is nestled between mountains. It supplies water to the... more travel advice

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    lynnehamman's Profile Photo
    Feb 19, 2010 at 4:52 AM

    Excellent Islamabad page, Amir. Superb OTBT tips and pictures. Fruit is called Litchi in English

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    goutammitra's Profile Photo
    Aug 22, 2008 at 2:50 AM

    Wah Bhaijaan, Aaapne is page ki khobsoorati men char chand laga diya!

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    Jeannette1's Profile Photo
    Aug 18, 2008 at 2:05 PM

    Very informative page. I'd love to stay in that hotel. Great architecture.

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    Faiza-Ifrah's Profile Photo
    Apr 22, 2007 at 8:13 PM

    nicely done tips. i liked ur mentioning the new hotel. it is unbelievable development. i hope it is built the way it looks :-)

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    sayedaburas's Profile Photo
    Feb 21, 2007 at 11:40 PM

    Thanks for sharing Amir. You have a lovely and quite interesting stuff and beloved destination. Congratulations (~_~)

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