History
Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan
located within the Islamabad Capital Territory. It has a population of 2 million and together with its
neighbouring twin city of Rawalpindi, the greater Islamabad-Rawalpindi metropolitan area
is the third largest in Pakistan with a population of over 4.5 million inhabitants.
Islamabad is located in the Pothohar Plateau in the northeastern part of the country, within the Islamabad
Capital Territory. The region has historically been a part of the crossroads of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
with the Margalla Pass acting as the gateway between the two regions.
ITs main points is
- Fasial Masque
- Lake View
- Daman-e-Koh
- Shakar parian
Fasial Masque
The Faisal Mosque is really a master piece for the tourists. The Mosque is located in the Margalla hills & its four Minarets looks like missiles on the launching pad. In the evening its lighting
adds magical beauty & feelings which is the beautiful view for the visitors. The Faisal Mosque is the gift of Saudi Arabia for the People of Pakistan. Its foundation was laid by the Late Shah Faisal of Saudi Arabia.
Shakar Parian
Shakarparian (also known as Shakarparian Hills) is derived from two words from the Potohari language,
Shakar - meaning "sweet", and Parian from Parao - meaning a place to rest, or stop over - layover during long
journeys. It consists of a hill and a local park in Islamabad, Pakistan.[1] Park is located near the Zero Point
Interchange. Pakistan Monument is located in the Shakarparian. The old Gakhars tribe leaders settled here before
Indo-Pak partition 1947; later the clan was relocated to create a park for Newly marked federal capital of the
country in 1960-61.
Dhaman-e-Koh
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. It is a popular destination for the residents as well as
the visitors to the capital.
Daman-e-Koh is a midpoint for tourists on their way to the higher view point Pir Sohawa which is located at
the top of Margalla Hills at an elevation of about 3600ft.
Lake View
Lake View Park (also called Rawal Lake Park) is situated on Murree-Islamabad Highway. While traveling from Islamabad to Murree a road turns right just before Barakahu and leads to this beautiful park.
The newly constructed park has become a favorite picnic spot for people of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. It is constructed alongside Rawal Lake, which is an artificial reservoir that fulfills water needs for cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
The park was built with efforts of Chairman CDA (Capital Development Authority) Kamran Lashari. Situated at the
bank of Rawal Lake, the park is an amusement place of international standards.