Tourism in Islamabad

Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is home to numerous tourist attractions. Daman-i-Koh, Margalla Zoo, Pakistan Monument, Faisal Mosque, Shakarparian, Lok Virsa Museum and Rawal lake view point are among the top tourist attractions in Islamabad. It also acts as a stop for journeys to Murree and Northern Pakistan when travelling from Pakistani provinces of Punjab, Sindh, and sometimes even Balochistan.

General

 * Faisal Masjid
 * Centaurus
 * Daman-e-Koh
 * The Monal Restaurant
 * Islamabad Zoo
 * Lok Virsa Museum
 * Margalla Hills
 * Murree Hills
 * National Herbarium Islamabad
 * National Monument Islamabad
 * National Museum of Natural History
 * Neela Sandh
 * Nilan Bhotu
 * Pak-China Friendship Centre
 * Pir Sohawa
 * Rawal Lake
 * Shahdara Village
 * Shakarparian
 * Lotus Lake
 * Shah Allah Ditta

Rock climbing
There are many spots for rock climbing in Margalla Hills, including Jungle Rock (F 6a:8a), God Rock (F 6b+:7b), Legacy Wall (F 6a:7c+), Jasmin Corner (F 4b:5a), Belvedere (F 4c:6b+), Hidden Rock (F 6a:6c), Music Lounge (F 5c:6c) Beetle’s Nest (F 5b:6c+, including multi-pitch route), Well Hidden Rock (F 5a:8a), Holiday Rock (F 5b:5b), Said Pur View (F 5c:8a) and Shaddarrah (F 5c:6a).

Parks

 * Ayub National Park
 * Ankara Park
 * Fatima Jinnah Park
 * Japanese Park
 * Lake View Park
 * Playland
 * Rose & Jasmine Garden

Museums and art galleries

 * Lok Virsa Museum
 * Golra Sharif Railway Museum
 * National Art Gallery, Islamabad
 * Pakistan Museum of Natural History

Model villages

 * Potohari Arts & Craft Village
 * Saidpur Village Resort

Mosques and shrines

 * Baba Badshah Bani Gala
 * Bari Imaam
 * Shah Faisal Mosque
 * Golra Sharif

Food streets

 * Melody Food Street
 * Aabpara Food Street
 * Blue Area Food Street
 * Naan Street in PWD Islamabad

Sporting facilities

 * Jinnah Sports Stadium
 * Liaquat Gymnasium

Markaz and bazaars
Every populated sector in Islamabad has a main market/bazaar referred to as a markaz.
 * Aabpara Market (G-6)
 * Allah Wali Market (F-8/1)
 * Ayyub Market/F-8 Markaz
 * Cafe Irum Market (G-6/2)
 * Jinnah Super Market/F-7 Markaz
 * Friday and Sunday Bazar (near Peshawar Morr Interchange and G-6)
 * Karachi Company/G-9 Markaz
 * Mediterranean Food Court Diplomatic Enclave/G-5 Markaz
 * Super Market/F-6 Markaz

Malls

 * Centaurus Mall
 * Emporium Mall (under construction)
 * Giga Mall
 * Olympus Mall
 * Pak China Mall
 * Safa Gold Mall
 * Zeta 1 Mall (under construction)

Government buildings

 * Aiwan-e-Sadr - President's official residence
 * National Institute of Health
 * National Parliament of Pakistan
 * Supreme Court of Pakistan