1 destination · 20 things to do
Pakistan
Islamabad is Pakistan's planned capital, a green, orderly city laid out in lettered sectors against the pine-covered Margalla Hills, where the tent-shaped Faisal Mosque, the petal-shaped Pakistan Monument and ridge-top restaurants at Pir Sohawa sit within a short drive of each other. Around it lie some of the richest day trips in South Asia: the Buddhist ruins of Taxila, the hill stations of Murree and Nathiagali, the fortress of Rohtas, the Salt Range and the frontier city of Peshawar, with Rawalpindi's old bazaars next door. It is also the gateway to the Karakoram, with tours to Fairy Meadows, Hunza, Skardu, Swat, the Kalash valleys and the trek to K2 Base Camp. This guide covers 20 experiences, 10 hotels and 6 travel guides, from the quiet diplomatic quarter to resorts in the Murree hills. As with any trip to the region, check your government's current travel advice and local guidance before you book and travel.
