About Islamabad
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, home to around 601,600 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Islamabad
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Lok Virsa Museum
2
Golra Pakistan Railways Heritage Museum
3
Pakistan Museum of Natural History
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National Art Gallery
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Japanese Park
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Rawal Lake
Budget travel
Free things to do in Islamabad
Japanese Park
Rawal Lake
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Lok Virsa Museum
- Visit Golra Pakistan Railways Heritage Museum
- Visit Pakistan Museum of Natural History
- Eat at Table Talk
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit National Art Gallery
- Visit Japanese Park
- Visit Rawal Lake
- Eat at Nando's
Where to eat
Local favourites
Table Talk
Understated, home-cooked, well presented Asian and European food, in a small, cosy inside-outside restaurant with London Books (shop) next d
Nando's
Branch of the popular chicken chain.
Khiva
Offers a Central Asia Cuisine. It has indoor and outdoor seating.
The Corner Deli by Pappasallis
Very well known place (Please ask any local shop for directions) for steaks and pizzas since 1991. Prices are quite high for Pakistani stand
Kitchen Cuisine / KC Grill
F. Adequate cafe restaurant with a nice terrace - serves European and Pakistani cuisine at reasonable prices (mains Rs 400). There is a popu
Olive Garden
Set in the wealthy back streets of F7 the Olive Garden is popular with wealthy Pakistani's and is a great place to people watch on a weekend
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Miraj Hotel Islamabad
Crown Plaza Hotel
4-star range hotel (not related to the Crowne Plaza chain).
Envoy Continental Hotel
3-star range hotel, nice rooftop restaurant, internet center and phone center.
Royal Grace Guest House, Islamabad
3-star range GuestHouse with 5MB WiFi@Fiberoptic, air conditioning & heating, powerbackup.
Continental House
Shopping
- Metro
- Thread View Gallery
- Centaurus Shopping Mall
Nightlife
- Cave Restaurant
- Bar-B-Q Tonight
- Mocca Coffee
Museums & culture
- Lok Virsa Museum
- Golra Pakistan Railways Heritage Museum
- Pakistan Museum of Natural History
- National Art Gallery
In pictures
Islamabad gallery
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