Returning from a hike in the Margalla Hills. The lush Margalla Hills (also spelled Margallah), located literally on the edge of the city, are a great place to escape the city and hit the trail. It’s also located very close to some beautiful terrain.
Islamabad is actually a tropical city, which means that it’s quite green.
Going hiking in the Margalla HillsĬontrary to popular belief, Islamabad is not located in a desert nor is it a sprawling urban mess. Note that non-Muslims are not allowed to take part in the prayer ceremonies while underway. Since this is a place of worship, please remember to be respectful and wear modest clothing – no bare knees or shoulders, and women need headscarves. If this is your first time experiencing the call, be prepared to be emotionally (and maybe spiritually) moved. There will be two calls to prayer around this time: one at sunset and another when it is fully dark. The best time to visit the Faisal is in the evening when the temps are cooler and the light is better for photography.
Pakistani mosque or intergalactic station? Tough call. You’ll just need to look in different places and have slightly different expectations.īelow is a map showing where all the best things to do in Islamabad are located: That being said, there are still PLENTY of fun and interesting things to do around Islamabad. It certainly lacks the frenetic energy and controlled chaos of other older cities like Lahore or Peshawar and can seem like it lacks energy or soul or something like that. When you do want to get around Islamabad, I recommend using Uber or Careem.Īdmittedly, Islamabad can feel a bit dull at times.
As such, Islamabad is extremely navigable, although it can take some time to get across town if traffic is bad. Neighborhoods are almost perfectly square in shape and all built around a central business area. This means that Islamabad follows has very modern city planning. Islamabad is a planned city and a relatively new one at that – it’s only been inhabited (as the city of Islamabad) for about 50 years.
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