Islamabad International Airport 40 min
Margala Hills (22 min) Tree-covered mountains with waterfalls, hiking trails & wildlife from black partridges to wild boar. Daman-e-Koh (23 min) Elevated park area with manicured grounds & sweeping views of the city, lake & Faisal Mosque. Fatima Jinnah Park (8 min) Paths through a vast, semi-wild nature area home to boars & foxes, plus a sport complex & monuments. Pakistan Monument (12 min) Dedicated to national unity, this monument is shaped like blooming flower petals & houses a museum. Taxila Museum (49 min) Notable archaeological museum displaying Buddhist sculptures, coins & other Kushan-era artifacts. Shakarparian National Park (23 min) Famous viewpoint & home of the Pakistan Monument, as well as gardens & a museum. Khanpur Dam (1 hr 19) A 167-foot dam built in 1983 & a reservoir with bright greeny-blue water for irrigation & drinking. Lok Virsa Heritage Museum (18 min) Sprawling ethnology museum with exhibits focused on Pakistani heritage, art & living history. Lake View Park (24 min) Wildlife park & recreation area featuring boating, fishing, picnicking, a shelter, paintball & more. Margalla Hills National Park (41 min) Boundary of extensive national park in the Himalayan foothills rich in animal & bird life. Pakistan Monument Museum (22 min) Unique, flower-shaped monument & adjoining wax museum & auditorium celebrating national heritage. Marghazar (Islamabad) Zoo (15 min) Opened in 1978, this 82-acre zoo features deer, lions, beers, monkeys, turtles, an aviary & more. Rawal Lake (26 min) Picnics, boating, fishing & wildlife viewing at a reservoir with Margalla and Murree hill views. Faisal Mosque (14 min) Established in 1987, this iconic contemporary mosque is designed to resemble a Bedouin tent. Jungle World - Ayub National Park (42 min) Sprawling green space with a zoo, food stalls, picnic areas, boat rides & athletic fields. |