Islamabad international airport is third largest in Pakistan and it serves two cities; the main city Islamabad and the city of Rawalpindi. The airport is also known as Benazir Bhutto after one of the influential Pakistani prime ministers.
This airport will be your main entrance to the capital of Pakistani and the neighboring towns. Pakistan is quite a busy country with lots of activities happening on the streets. If you choose to rent a car at the airport, make sure you have a map with you, a guide or you can get a GPS installed in the vehicle.
Top Attractions in Islamabad
There is so much to see in this city, even without travelling to the neighboring province of Punjab. With your car rental fully serviced and fuelled, here are some places you can visit.
- Faisal Mosque - Islam has been embraced in the town for years as is evident with this mosque. The highlight of Faisal Mosque is the Turkish design that resembles a Bedouin tent in the desert. The mosque is located within the Margalla Hills and is voted as the top beautiful mosque in the entire world.
- Golra Sharif - as you marvel at the beauty of the Faisal Mosque, the city of Golra Sharif will dazzle you. It is located within the Margalla hills as well and one thing that will strike you as you enter is the architecture in every building. The streets are pristine and the market is filled with all sorts of things to window shop and carry back home.
- Rawal Lake - this is a man-made lake that was designed to supply the water to the capital and the neighboring city Rawalpindi. The distance from the town to the lake is about 100km and if you set early in your car rental you will be there in time. A morning spent by this lake is just bliss as you take in the surroundings.
- Pir Sohawa - a highly recommended tourist resort situated 17km away from the town on Margalla Hills as well. The site is beautifully unimagined with stylish looking restaurants and hotels. There are plenty of pedestrian walks at the resort where you can enjoy an evening stroll as you enjoy the majestic sunsets.
- The City Zoo - this zoo was opened in 1978 and occupies an area of 33ha. It is a popular zoo next to a children’s playground where you and family can spend some time.
Islamabad is a beautiful town with lots of attractions and some of the best resorts in Asia.
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