The capital city of Pakistan, Islamabad is located in the northwest of the country . This area has been significant in history for being a part of the crossroads of the Rawalpindi and the North West Frontier Province. The city was built in 1960 to replace Karachi as the Pakistani capital, which it has been since 1963. Due to Islamabad’s proximity to Rawalpindi,they are considered Twin cities.

Islamabad is a clean, spacious and quiet city with lots of greeneries. The site of the city has a history going back to the earliest human habitations in Asia. This area has seen the first settlement of Aryans from Central Asia, ancient caravans passing from Central Asia, and the massive armies of Tamerlane and Alexander.
To the north of the city you will find the Margalla Hills. Hot summers, monsoon rains and cold winters with sparse snowfall in the hills almost summarize the climate of this area.

Islamabad also has a rich cultural and culinary heritage with world famous cuisine and monuments.

The city has a wide-range of marvels of progress, innovation and architectural ingenuity like Parliament Building, National Assembly Building, Faisal Mosque, National Monument and Centaurus . All across greenery and spectacular scenery truly describe the beauty of the city. Islamabad is cradled in the lap of marvelous Margalla Hills, surrounding the entire city and providing a breathtaking views of the from the top. Margalla hills provide an amazing vista point for Tourist that will make their trip memorable. Beautiful Islamabad is the fastest growing city of Pakistan in terms of population, economy and urban development.

A visit to Islamabad is a treat for any visitor coming to Pakistan. Contact Voyage Planners today and we can customize your tour package to best suite your travel needs !

Islamabad is famous for its solitude and serenity and provides a unique opportunity to observe the history and architecture of this great county.

Here are some of the famous destinations nearby Islamabad, please feel free to contact us and customize a trip based on your own preferences and areas of
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