Rose and Jasmine Garden
This 20,360 sq. meters rose garden is famous for its roses. It has over 250 different varieties of roses as well as a dozen types of Jasmines. Flower shows are occasionally held here, particularly during spring. Nearby the tourists camping site.
Shakarparian Hills
Shakarparian hills are situated near Zero Point, at a height of 609 meters. Its terraced garden offers pleasant and sweeping vistas of Margalla and Murree hills, Rawal Lake, Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Snack Bar facilities are available.
Rawal Lake
This glistening man-made lakes covers an area of 8.8 sq. kilometers. The terraced garden and the lake are ideal for picnic, fishing and boating. The highest point in the garden commands a panoramic view of the lake, Margalla and Murree hills, Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) restaurant "Jaltarang" offers snack bar facilities for visitors.
Daman-e-Koh
The low hill over looking Islamabad, known as Daman-e-Koh, offers panoramic view of Islamabad. This place is ideal for afternoon and evening outing with friends and family. The PTDC restaurant offers snack bar facilities for visitors.
Shah Faisal Mosque
This beautiful mosque was designed by a renowned Turkish architect, Vedat Dalokay and named after late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. It is spread over 1,89,705 sq. meters with 88 meters high minarets and 40 meters high main prayer hall. The main prayer hall can accommodate 10,000 persons while the covered porticoes and verandahs can take over 24,000 worshipers. The main courtyard has space for 40,000 people.
Chattar Bagh
Nestling at the base of Murree hills at a distance of 15 kilometers on Islamabad-Murree road, PTDC Chatter Bagh recreational facility provides a quiet break from the hustle and bustle of the twin cities. Scenic walks, gently flowing stream, waterfall surrounding hillside are a perfect attraction. The place is populated with peacocks and deer. The resort has a restaurant, barbecue and two air-conditioned tourist cottages. Chatter Bagh is spread over a distance of 12.5 acres.
Lok Virsa
The Lok Virsa (National Instate of Folk and Traditional Heritage) works towards preserving the loving fold and traditional culture of Pakistan. Its Folk Heritage Museum, located near Shakarparian hills has a large display of embroidered costumes, jewelry, woodwork, bock printing, ivory and bone work. Traditional architecture facades exhibiting such skills as fresco, mirror work, marble inlay, tile mosaic and stucco tracery are also displayed.
Art Galleries
Idara Saqafat-e-Pakistan (Pakistani National Council of Arts) run two art galleries. the National Gallery, where contemporary Pakistani art is on permanent display beside revolving exhibitions and paintings available for sale. The other is Children Art Palace, where children art is on display and regular art classes are held for children.
Islamabad Sports Complex
A Sports Complex comprising of Liaqat Gymnasium for indoor games and Junnah Stadium for outdoor games, has been built with the Chinese assistance. It is located on the Shahrah-e-Kashmir near Aabpara. Regular national and international sports events.
