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Islamabad, The Green Capital

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Overview

Faisal Mosque, Margalla Hills and the main international gateway for most tours across Pakistan. Our Pakistan tour packages from Islamabad cover every northern region, Hunza, Skardu, Naran and Swat, since nearly every serious northern circuit begins and ends here.

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History

Islamabad was purpose-built as Pakistan's capital starting in the 1960s, replacing Karachi, and designed by Greek architect Constantinos Doxiadis as a planned, sector-based green city at the foot of the Margalla Hills.

Geography

Sits at the northern edge of the Punjab plains where they meet the Margalla Hills, adjoining the older twin city of Rawalpindi, and serving as the main gateway to northern Pakistan.

Culture

A modern, diplomatic and administrative city with a more cosmopolitan character than Pakistan's older cities, home to embassies, universities and a growing cafe culture.

🌦 Weather & Best Time to Visit

Hot summers (up to 40°C), monsoon rains July-August, mild pleasant winters with occasional light snow on the Margalla Hills.

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✈ How to Reach

Major international airport (Islamabad International); the main hub for onward domestic flights to Skardu, Gilgit and Chitral.

Top Attractions

Things to Do

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1, Arrive & City Tour

Faisal Mosque, Daman-e-Koh viewpoint, Centaurus Mall.

Day 2, Margalla Hills Hike

Morning hike on Trail 3 or 5, afternoon at leisure.

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Local Experiences

Sunset at Daman-e-Koh viewpoint over the cityHiking one of the Margalla Trails

🚗 Rent a Car in Islamabad

4x4s, sedans and family vans with a driver included, see vehicle types and every city we serve.

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Travel Tips

Islamabad is usually a 1-2 night stopover before heading north, not a standalone multi-day destination for most travelers
Margalla Trails are well-marked and popular with locals on weekends

Frequently Asked Questions

Most travelers spend 1-2 nights here before or after their main trip, worthwhile for Faisal Mosque and a Margalla Hills hike, but rarely the main event.

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