COLORS OF ISLAMABAD
Islamabad is relatively quiet city, Capital of
Pakistan. It covers an area of 1,165.5 km (450 mi) of which 906 km (349.8 mi)
is Islamabad proper. Located within the Islamabad Capital Territory, the
population of the city has grown from 100,000 in 1951 to 1.19 million as of
2013.In the last decade there have been vast changes in the city's traditional
reputation.
Islamabad
has become more charming with many new restaurants and hotels springing up to
service this new wealth. A lot of international food chains have opened, and
generally a great improvement in nightlife with increasing shopping areas
opening till late. However during winter season streets are considerably quiet
after dark. Even now, Islamabad remains a city where people come from all over
the world to enjoy its peaceful, noise-free atmosphere with a lot of greenery
and nice surrounding scenery.
There are many hotels and restaurants in Islamabad
but I prefer to stay Envoy Continental Hotel and Maragla Hotel these are local hotels
and we can categories them in 3 stars hotels. They offers many facilities but
they are cheaper than other five star or many guest houses main thing is that they
are situated in middle of the city so through this you have better access to move anywhere easily
in Islamabad.
Ramada hotel Islamabad, http://www.hotelmargala.com/ Hotel
Margala Islamabad,
Food and Restaurants
Melody Food Street
For those who love fish, there are a
few stalls that sell fish dishes in G6 Melody market, Islamabad. But I found
this one as an interesting one. It's the way the fish is arrange here makes it
so pretty. They breakfast is very popular in Islamabad, You must try there HALVA
PURI and KASMIRI CHAYE, OR in diner they have specialty in CHIKEN KARI and SAG which
is traditional food. It will cost you 9 to 10 dollars. Melody Market in the sector
G6 Islamabad is very popular with street food and really a food paradise for
those who love street food!
Des Pardes Restaurant Islamabad
Des Pardes offers a
unique blend of Mughlai Cuisine with fine dining services; they invite all who
like to explore historical food items.
The Monal
Restaurant, Islamabad
I suggest you to
please must try these things (Chicken Seekh Kebab, Gajjar Halwa,Chantni/
Achaar, Tea,Chiken Tika , Naan) it will cost 10 dollars. This place is like:
WHAO! In the heart of Margalla Hills, on the lookout for the Capital, with all
the hiking trails merging into this marvel. It is and just not the place, the
food, the ambiance, the live music, the theme. I mean, you crave to go back to
this place once you leave. I have memories with this place they give you
several different tastes from around the World, They have a wide range of
Continental Dishes.
HABIBI RESTAURANT
I-8 Markaz, Executive Center, Islamabad, Pakistan. Tel: (92-51) 444-8222, 444-8555, +92 -514448222.
I-8 Markaz, Executive Center, Islamabad, Pakistan. Tel: (92-51) 444-8222, 444-8555, +92 -514448222.
Khyber Afghan Restaurant, Street 55, G9/4. Islamabad. Pleasant
local Afghan restaurant set in a small house, and a good excuse to explore the
back streets of little-visited G9 Islamabad. You can eat well for under Rs. 500
($ 5) per person.
Day
tours to explores Islamabad
Lok Virsa Museum, Shakarparian Park , Islamabad's premier museum
featuring more than 25 large galleries in four blocks linked through passages
depicting cultural linkages with Iran, Central Asia and China. There are large
halls dedicated to architecture, musical heritage, textiles, romances, Sufi
shrines and several other cultural themes. It has a large collection of
embroidered costumes, jewelry, woodwork, metal work; block printing, ivory and
bone work on display.
Daman-e-Koh, A lookout point in the
hills above E-6 with great views of the city on a clear day/night. Its beauty
is enhanced by the greenery and flowers at different sites. High quality
restaurants, good food, live music, hiking trails and lush green hillsides make
it a favorite place for local and foreign tourist .
.
A
visit to Imam Bari Shrine: Historical shrine of a Sufi saint located in the valley of
NurPur Shahan near the sector of G5 Sector. You can see to Hillary Clinton over there.
Lake View Park is a beautifully laid out
park with gardens, picnic spots, and secluded paths and views over the lake. Is
now home to an aviary, go-kart track and climbing wall. The terraced garden and
the lake are used for fishing and boating. On the south side of the lake is
another small park with a nice lookout, Red Onion restaurant and old Hindu
temple. The highest point in the garden offers a panoramic view of Islamabad.
Boating, sailing, water skating and diving facilities are organized by private
clubs. To the west of the lake is the Islamabad Club, which offers different
sporting facilities.
This is Faisal Mosque, the largest mosque in Pakistan and South Asia. With its
backdrop against the Margalla Hills and its white structure designed to
resemble a Bedouin tent, it makes an impressive sight even from very far.
One day trip to Murree.
A day trip to Taxila
Taxila is a small city and an important archaeological site in Pakistan. Ancient Taxila literally meaning "City of Cut Stone" or "Rock of Taksha") was situated at the pivotal junction of India, western Asia and Central Asia. Some of the earliest ruins in this area date to the time of the Achaemenid or Persian Empire in 6th century BC
Transportations
Popular flights from Seattle (SEA) to Islamabad (ISB) for Round
trip.
Qatar
$1296, Turkish $1447, Emirates
$1526, Etihad $1535, Air Canada $1546
Islamabad / Rawalpindi Airport (ISB) situated in the middle of Rawalpindi receive flights from a variety of
international destinations, including in Europe, USA. There is a PIA for
domestic destinations.
Local modes of transportation:
By Bus Coach: Skyways or Daewoo (+92 51 111
007 008) are some of the nicer long-haul operators. Skyways/Daewoo offers some direct services
to/from Islamabad and Lahore, Peshawar and Karachi. http://www.daewoo.com.pk/
Taxis in Islamabad are abundant, popular and generally safe. Cost
is around Rs100 – Rs200( $1 to $ 2) per sector traveled, depending on your
bargaining skills.
By train Since First Class travel
with Pakistan Railway is good, it's worth knowing that Rawalpindi, the neighboring
city, has railway connections with various major cities.
Auto Riksha: it very charming way to travel in local way, it
is very cheaper way to travel inside the city.
Total
cost of your round trip $ 3000. See you soon. Thank you
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