Islamabad Information

Islamabad has been the capital of Pakistan since 1963. A relatively quiet city, it consists of mainly Federal Government offices, Parliment House, the official residences of the President and Prime Minister along with the Diplomatic Enclave, an area next to the Parliament House dedicated to foreign embassies and missions appointed in Pakistan.

Islamabad is so much blessed with natural beauty, fresh greener atmosphere and holds the merit to be a darling tourist city that is the logic that it receives quite a good number of visitors throughout the year.

Religious places:
• Shah Faisal Mosque - the landmark of Islamabad globally. It is a beautiful master piece of Muslim art, financed by Saudi Arabian King Shah Faisal. The white marbled holy place shows off a scenic view in the night.

Recreation & Amusement Places:
• Daman-e-Koh - a beautiful hilly point adorned by blooming greenery and flowers beyond E-6 presents outstanding views of the whole city. Restaurants, flavorsome food, lush green hillsides, live music, hiking tracks crafts it as a favorable place for recreation.
• Peer Sohawa- presents a dramatic view of the city from elevation and an array of restaurants with flavored cuisine.
• National Monument - a grand monument by Shakarparian, the four petals represents the harmony of Pakistan's four provinces.

Museums:
• Lok Virsa Museum - is one of the largest museums attributing more than 25 galleries in four sections. Each block is assigned its own theme that is Sufi shrines, architecture, musical heritage, cultures, romances, and many other themes.
• Pakistan Museum of Natural History - contains valuable information about the fossils, vegetation, fauna, and minerals of Pakistan.
• Taxila Museum - showcasing 4000 objects from Buddhist, Hindu and Jain community including gold, stones, mud, silver, iron and semiprecious stones, from the era 600 B.C to 500 AD.