Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is home to numerous tourist attractions. Daman-i-Koh, Margalla Zoo, Pakistan Monument, Faisal Mosque, Shakarparian, Lok Virsa Museum and Rawal lake view point are among the top tourist attractions in Islamabad. It also acts as a stop for journeys to Murree and Northern Pakistan when travelling from Pakistani provinces of Punjab, Sindh, and sometimes even Balochistan.
General
Faisal Masjid
Centaurus
Daman-e-Koh
The Monal Restaurant
Islamabad Zoo
Lok Virsa Museum
Margalla Hills
Murree Hills
National Herbarium Islamabad
National Monument Islamabad
National Museum of Natural History
Neela Sandh
Nilan Bhotu
Pak-China Friendship Centre
Pir Sohawa
Rawal Lake
Shahdara Village
Shakarparian
Lotus Lake
Rock climbing
There are many spots for rock climbing in Margalla Hills, including Jungle Rock (F 6a:8a), God Rock (F 6b+:7b), Legacy Wall (F 6a:7c+), Jasmin Corner (F 4b:5a), Belvedere (F 4c:6b+), Hidden Rock (F 6a:6c), Music Lounge (F 5c:6c) Beetle’s Nest (F 5b:6c+, including multi-pitch route), Well Hidden Rock (F 5a:8a), Holiday Rock (F 5b:5b), Said Pur View (F 5c:8a) and Shaddarrah (F 5c:6a).
Parks
Ayub National Park
Ankara Park
Fatima Jinnah Park
Japanese Park
Lake View Park
Playland
Rose & Jasmine Garden
Museums and art galleries
Lok Virsa Museum
Golra Sharif Railway Museum
National Art Gallery, Islamabad
Pakistan Museum of Natural History
Model villages
Potohari Arts & Craft Village
Saidpur Village Resort
Mosques and shrines
Baba Badshah Bani Gala
Bari Imaam
Shah Faisal Mosque
Golra Sharif
Food streets
Melody Food Street
Aabpara Food Street
Blue Area Food Street
Naan Street in PWD Islamabad
Sporting facilities
Jinnah Sports Stadium
Liaquat Gymnasium
Main markets
Markaz and bazaars
Every populated sector in Islamabad has a main market/bazaar referred to as a markaz. Aabpara Market (G-6) Allah Wali Market (F-8/1) Ayyub Market/F-8 Markaz Cafe Irum Market (G-6/2) Jinnah Super Market/F-7 Markaz Friday and Sunday Bazar (near Peshawar Morr Interchange and G-6) Karachi Company/G-9 Markaz Mediterranean Food Court Diplomatic Enclave/G-5 Markaz Super Market/F-6 Markaz
Malls
Centaurus Mall
Emporium Mall (under construction) Giga Mall Olympus Mall Pak China Mall Safa Gold Mall Zeta 1 Mall (under construction)