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Islamabad City Tour

4.7(3)Islamabad1 hour
TRIPADVISOR4.7(3)

Description

Serving as the capital of Pakistan since the Sixties, Islamabad was built according to a carefully organized plan, divided into sectors along a grid of clean, tree-lined streets. The city is sheltered by the Margalla Hills, the foothills of the Himalayas and the home of rare species of leopard, deer, birds, and even porcupines. Several hiking paths end at Daman-e-Koh, a picnic spot with a splendid view of the entire city, including the massive modernist Faisal Mosque and even the Rawal Dam. A guided tour to Islamabad includes the modern buildings, religious places, Old village of Saidpur, couple Museums and visit to Monal is not included in the itinerary but we can take them on request.

Tour Options

Islamabad City Tour
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included120 min

Heritage Museum, also known as Lok Virsa Museum is a museum administered and managed by Lok Virsa - National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage. It is a museum of history and culture in Islamabad, Pakistan, located on the Shakarparian Hills showcasing the living cultures of Pakistan

Admission included60 min

The eye-popping Shah Faisal Mosque, nestled at the foot of the Margalla Hills, is one of Asia's largest and reflects an eclectic blend of ultramodern and traditional architectural design styles. Topped by sloping roofs (a stark contrast to the traditional domes found on most mosques), the main prayer hall and courtyard is said to hold around 100,000 people. it was a gift from King Faisal of Saudi Arabia.

120 min

Saidpur, a little quaint village, famous for its pottery, is part of Islamabad today. It is located off the Hill Road to the east of Daman-e-Koh. Saidpur was founded by Sultan Said Khan, son of Sultan Sarang Khan. He gave his daughter in marriage to Mughal Prince Saleem who later became Emperor Jahangir. Saidpur was a garden resort and a perpetual spring provided water for drinking and for watering gardens an attractive destination, where cultural exhibitions and restaurants provided a great ambiance among the hills during the Mughal period. It has recently been renovated into an attractive tourist destination, where exhibits and restaurants provide a great view among the hills.

Admission included120 min

The Museum depicts ancient civilization, freedom struggle of Pakistan, birth of Pakistan and major achievements of Pakistan to-date.it also has the facilities of reference library, audio-visual archive, conference hall along with a sixty-two (62) seat capacity auditorium, located on the western Shakarparian Hills in Islamabad,

Admission included60 min

Daman-e-Koh is a viewing point and hill top garden north of Islamabad and located in the middle of the Margalla Hills. Its name is a conjunction of two Persian words, which together means foot hills. It is about 2400ft from sea level and almost 500ft from the city of Islamabad

Highlights

Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Lunch
Dinner

Pickup Locations & Times

We can pick travelers from anyplace within Islamabad/Rawapindi City

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(3)

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Nguyen515021
February 11, 2024
Amazing

Very beautiful Museum!! There are a lot of things to discover and it's very interesting! You can't be bored during this visit

Operator response

Hi we are glad you liked Islamabad City Tour

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MrsSanFran
February 24, 2023
Highly recommend - U.S. first time travel to Islamabad

Great consistent communication before and during the trip. The sights were plenty, amazing and impactful. I am a solo female traveller and felt comfortable and safe the entire journey. I look forward to using this service again if I return. A++

Operator response

This Review made our day , thank you

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