Islamabad
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روشنیوں کا شہر | The city of lights
Why visit
Far quieter and greener than other Pakistani cities, the Faisal Mosque under the Margallas, hiking Trail 5 to the Damn-e-Koh viewpoint, the Pakistan Monument and Lok Virsa folk museum, and excellent Pakistani cuisine across F-7 and F-6 markazes. Use it as a base for the historic ruins of Taxila and the dramatic Murree Hills resort towns.
When to avoid
Pakistan carries elevated travel advisories due to terrorism, sectarian tensions, and political volatility, check current conditions and register with your embassy. Photograph diplomatic and security buildings only with permission. Summer (May to June) heat tops 40°C. Monsoon flooding (July to August) can be severe. Women travellers should dress conservatively and ideally not travel solo at night.
