Your flight to Islamabad takes you to Pakistan’s thriving, business-minded capital, born just 50 years ago. Join the crowds at Islamabad’s most notable landmark, the white-marble Shah Faisal Mosque or the bustling Jinnah Market.
Step back in time at the Islamabad Museum to discover Gandhara art, an intriguing fusion of Buddhist and Graeco-Roman styles. The living culture of Islamabad and Pakistan is best explored at Lok Virsa, the Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage in Shakarparian Park.
Away from the crowds, picnic at Rawal Lake (five miles from Islamabad) or the fragrant Rose and Jasmine Gardens. Or hike the Margalla Hills, foothills of the Himalaya, rising to the east of Islamabad.
Locals in Islamabad love their lamb. Try halim, finely ground lamb, spices and lentils with roti flatbread. Alcohol-free Islamabad is a great spot for a detox – refresh with creamy lassis made from yoghurt and flavoured with salt, sugar or mangoes. |