How to get out Islamabad
Islamabad is well situated for day trips and weekend trips to nearby cities and attractions.
Day trips
Rawalpindi
Abbottabad
Taxila, an ancient Buddhist and Hindu site with strong Greek influence from Alexander the Great's time. Worth a visit and a picnic. Should you be interested further in the subject, guided tours can be arranged for sites around the museum.
Murree & the Galis, One hour scenic journey through beautiful mountains to the hill resort of Murree which is a nice place to visit especially during the summer. A small place has a weather entirely different to that of Islamabad and much similar to most cities of Northern Europe. However the town is suffering under the sheer number of visitors and the small number of colonial buildings have been swamped by a plethora of cheap hotels - and consequently many visitors feel the town does not live up to its guidebook hype. Chairlifts of Murree and Patriata, Kashmir point are attractions for tourists. A two kilometer "Mall" is the center of gravity of Murree where all the shops and hotels are located. If you want to escape the crowds head further north towards Nathia Gali where there are several small towns with easy access to the mountains. If driving to Murree be aware that the roads are very winding and busy - and not fun to drive in the dark. Driving through Murree is also not much fun.
Simly Dam It is situated at a distance of about 30 km east of Islamabad. The lake is spread over an area of 28,750 acre. There is complete facilities for all kinds of water sports.
Rawat Fort
Khan Pur Lake
Khewra Salt mines
Rohtas Fort
Peshawar can be visited in a long day trip - about 2.5 hours on the motorway - visit the museum, have lunch, then go for a wander around the old town before heading back to Islamabad. May not be safe for Westerners.
Weekend trips
You can visit India through the Wagah border. Usually, visiting Delhi should take you half a day by car, however you will need a visa. On the way, it is advisable to see the Golden Temple in Amritsar, and many other inspiring sights.
Bishkek via Kyrgyzstan Air. Was on Friday nights around 7:00 pm for around 340 USD one way, but this was before the Kyrg revolution. The travel agent in Islamabad, as of October 2009, is GSA Vital World Travel 9251 2274648-9 or 03125128227. [email protected]. He accepts credit cards and is off Kulsum Plaza, Blue Area, Islamabad
Angoori
Rawalakot
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