Islamabad
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Capital city of Pakistan
Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan. It is the country's tenth-most populous city with a population of over 1.1 million; and is federally administered by the Pakistani government as part of the Islamabad Capital Territory — with a metropolitan population of over 2.3 million. Built as a planned city in the 1960s and established in 1967 along the Margalla Hills, Islamabad replaced Karachi as Pakistan's national capital. It is located north of the city of Rawalpindi, the largest in northern Punjab, with which it forms a metropolitan area of over 5.7 million inhabitants.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,014,825
- Coordinates
- 33.721, 73.043
- Timezone
- Asia/Karachi
- Elevation
- 490 m
Overview of Islamabad
Located in Pakistan, Islamabad is best described as a large metropolitan hub. The headcount is close to 1,014,825. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect nature, culture and sports to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Islamabad
Nature in Islamabad
(21)Nature in Islamabad covers Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. In all, 21 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Islamabad's own activity tags.
Culture in Islamabad
(17)On the culture side, Islamabad offers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Islamabad. Altogether 17 options are tagged here.
Sports in Islamabad
(15)Our data lists Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails as sports options here. In all, 15 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Islamabad's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Islamabad
(14)Islamabad's water sports entries include Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Paddle. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Islamabad. That is 14 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Islamabad
(13)On the adventure side, Islamabad offers Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Islamabad's recorded activities. 13 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Nightlife in Islamabad
(10)The nightlife shortlist for Islamabad: Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. All of it is drawn from Islamabad's recorded activities. 10 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Wellness in Islamabad
(7)Looking for wellness? Islamabad has Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Islamabad's own activity tags.
Family in Islamabad
(4)The family shortlist for Islamabad: Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Islamabad is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Islamabad
(2)Islamabad's shopping entries include Food and Shopping. All of it is drawn from Islamabad's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Islamabad
(2)Under other activities, Islamabad is tagged with Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Islamabad's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Islamabad
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Islamabad is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Asia/Karachi.
Similar destinations
Places near Islamabad that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Islamabad known for?
- Islamabad is mainly a destination for nature, culture and sports, set in Pakistan with around 1,014,825 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Islamabad?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Islamabad. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Islamabad?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Islamabad located?
- Administratively, Islamabad sits in Pakistan — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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