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 Islamabad
is the Capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The city was
built between to replace the Capital from Karachi to
Islamabad. Before this it was just a small village, a part of which
still exists; with its mud houses and typical village life. Islamabad
is a city of modern architecture there are some great examples of
modern buildings in Islamabad. The roads are wide and lined with
grass& roses. The city is divided into several residential &
commercial areas. Blue area , Jinnah Super Market , Aabpara are
the main commercial Areas. Among the buildings, the new Prime ministers
secretariat , Assembly building , The Awami Markaz , Some ambushes
on Diplomatic Enclave, and The great Faisal Mosque are worth seeing.
Rawalpindi though twin city to Islamabad, is the main city with
a population of around 2 Millions; is a bustling city with a lot
of activity. Rawalpindi was the garrison town in the English times
and even now it is the head quarter of Pakistan Army. The bazaars
of Rawalpindi are no less then any oriental bazaar like the Sunday
market in China or Afrasiab Samarkand. Only Raja Bazaar can take
atleast two days to stroll around.
HOTELS
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Pearl Continental Hotel (RWP) 5*
- Holiday
Inn Islamabad 5*
- Marriott
Islamabad 5*
- Bestwestern
Hotel Islamabad 5*
- Serena
Islamabad (Under construction )
- Shalimar
Hotel (RWP) 4*
- Dream
Land Hotel Islamabad 3*
- Akber
International (RWP) 3*
- Paradise
Hotel (RWP)
- Many
other small & big hotels in Rawalpindi & Islamabad.
Ausrüstung für Straßenmarkierung
Transfers:
Islamabad - Peshawar
170 KMs 3 - 4 Hours usually combined with the tour of Taxila.
Drive on the Grand Trunk road stop at the confluence of Indus &
Kabul rivers. later continue to Peshawar.
Islamabad- Besham
275 Kilometers usually takes 8 - 9 Hours with stops at Abbottabad
& Taxila road is pretty good Specially after Abbottabad there
are great views of rice fields on the terraced lands. Mountains
start growing higher after Thakot where you meet the river Indus.
Besham is a small town located at the bank of River Indus. It is
the first main town on Karakorum Highway.
Islamabad- Lahore See Lahore
Islamabad Murree:
 60
KMs drive to the green Murree hills once the hill station for the
English officers now enjoy largest No. of visitors from within Pakistan.
There is an interesting Bazaar and a wide street (Jinnah Road )
where one can see some nice eating places. Just 9 KMsfrom Murree
is the beautiful Pearl continental hotel Bhurban, emerged as modern
5* Hill resort in Pakistan. The road has great views of the foot
hills and some villages on the way.
Tours
Half day Rawalpindi Islamabad:
 Visit
the Shakarparian view point , Faisal Mosque (2nd largest mosque
in the world) , Museum of folk heritage, drive through some of the
best buildings of Islamabad and later have a walk in Raja bazaar.
Evening dinner outside :
Can be done either in Islamabad at the folk heritage museum (if
there is some activity going on ) or at atypical BBQ restaurant
in Rawalpindi.
Full Day Excursion to Murree hills:
Drive to Murree visit the Bazaar there and later drive to Bhurban
for a Lunch and short hike in the green hills Late Afternoon return
to Islamabad/Rawalpindi.
Full Day Taxila:
Drive to Taxila40 KMs visit the site museum and Sirkap , Julian
and Dharma Rajika Stupa later return to Islamabad.
Full Day Rohtas fort & Salt range.
Drive to the Salt range visit the Salt Mosque built entirely of
salt in the mines later continue to Rohtas. On arrival transfer
to the Horse carriage to go to the fort visit the fort and have
a picnic. Afternoon return to Islamabad.
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