Tour to Islamabad
Islamabad is a young city. Still in its late 30s, the city is vibrant,
modern
and beautiful. The true face of the progressive Pakistan. Its wide streets, beautiful houses and colourful bazaars present a
picturesque face of Islamabad. The power center of Pakistan, Islamabad is the
capital of the country. For a traveler to Islamabad, the city has an excellent infrastructure and some of the wonderful places to visit. Islamabad is located at the base of the Margalla Hills, which offer wonderful opportunity for trekking and hiking. Islamabad is planned in such a way that there are a number of spots for walking, trekking and jogging.
Islamabad is a complete destination that offers tourists beautiful gardens, wonderful monuments, exquisite handicrafts, great dining options to enjoy Pakistani cuisine, colourful bazaars and most important of all is the Pakistani hospitality. Unmatched in scale and warmth, Pakistani hospitality is what touches you on your tour to Pakistan.
Lok Virsa, which is the National Cultural Center and Museum, is an exciting place to get a glimpse of the Pakistani handicraft items. For shopping enthusiasts, Islamabad has many bazaars. You can rummage through an assortment of items at Jinnah Super, Aabpara or Blue Area bazaar. The other places worth checking out are Shakar-Parian hilltop, the Rawal Lake and Pir Suhawah hilltop. A leisurely stroll through the Jasmine Garden is a soothing experience in Islamabad. Those interested in the wonders of the past can head to Faisal Mosque, an architectural masterpiece. For the sporty kind, Islamabad has bowling alleys, golf courses and football and cricket fields.
Tour to Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi is the traditional city steeped in culture and history.
A tour to Rawalpindi is your date with medieval Pakistan. The history of Rawalpindi takes us back to the 18th century, when the city came under the Sikh rule. By the 1849 AD, the city was under the British, whose imprints on Rawalpindi are still visible. British turned Rawalpindi into a cantonment and today Rawalpindi has a sizeable military presence of the Pakistan Army.
Not too far from Islamabad, Rawalpindi makes a wonderful tourist destination. Rawalpindi is known for its colonial-style buildings, rich cultural heritage and colorful bustling bazaars. Though modernity has not made much inroad to this ancient city, there are a number of hotels in Rawalpindi that provide an ideal base to explore the city.
The Liaquat Bagh is another interesting tourist destination in Rawalpindi. Quite popular among tourists, the Liaquat Bagh or Liaquat Garden is a fine picnic spot. The Bara Market nearby is the favourite haunt of tourists travelling to Rawalpindi.
If it is scenic views that you are looking forward to on your Rawalpindi tour, head to Shakar Parian Hill. The other tourist places that present scenic views are Murree and Nathiagali. These places are also a serve as the excellent summer-escapes from the heat and dust of Rawalpindi, when the mercury heads northwards during summer.
The other places of tourist attraction in Rawalpindi are Lal Haveli, which is located near the Purana Quilla. A leisurely stroll down the Thandi Sarak or the Mall as it is known is a wonderful experience.
Tour to Lahore
The second largest city in Pakistan, Lahore is the educational,
cultural and artistic capital of Pakistan. Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, Lahore bears the stamp of the Mughal architecture. According to mythology Lahore traces its origin to the period of the Ramayana and to Loe, the son of Lord Rama, who believed to have founded the city, but history, traces the past of Lahore from the 8th century AD onwards. Lahore was under the rule of the Hindu ruler Lalitiditya in the 8th century, before the advent of the Muslim in the 11th century. In the 13th century, Lahore was completely destroyed when it became the target of Mongolian warriors, who were led by Genghis Khan. Lahore was at its peak during the Mughal rule in the medieval times and later; the city became an important political center during the fight for independence against the British.
Lahore is the capital of the Punjab province and is home to some wonderful monuments. Most popular of them all is the Royal Fort or Shahi Quila that dates back to 1556 AD. The fort was built by the Mughal emperor Akabar and houses some fine buildings that include Diwan-e-Aam, Moti Masjid, Khwahbag-e-Jahangir and Diwan-e-Khas. The Sheesh Mahal or the Palace of Mirrors is something that you should not miss on your visit to the Royal Fort.
The Imperial or the Badshahi Mosque is another marvel of architecture. The mosque was built by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1647. Beautifully built in red stone, the Badshahi Mosque is the second largest mosque in Pakistan. Wazir Khan's Mosque is another beautiful mosque in Lahore that you can visit. This mosque was built in 1634 by Wazir Khan.
The Mughals' gift to Lahore-the Shalimar Gardens is an exciting place to visit. Just five kilometres from the old city the gardens make a wonderful tourist spot for tourists to Pakistan. Built by the Mughal ruler Shah Jehan in 1642, the gardens reflect the typical Mughal style layout.
Tour to Karachi
Karachi is the cosmopolitan city of Pakistan. The capital of the
Sind Province, Karachi has come a long way from an obscure fishing village in the 18th century to a leading city bubbling with trade and commerce. Once the capital of Pakistan, Karachi today is one of the most populous cities in Pakistan. A classic mix of old and new, Karachi is wonderful tourist destination. For a tourist traveling to Karachi, the port city is a bouquet of varying tourist sights and activities. If the city offers a wonderful opportunity for water sports, there are other places that are a delight to experience. Karachi is one of the finest cities when it comes to infrastructure. Karachi has a number of high-end hotels, wonderful restaurants and bustling markets to keep a tourist busy. The city has an international airport, which links the city with rest of the world. Karachi is often called the gateway to Pakistan.
Most tourists to the city start their tour to Karachi with a visit to Quaid-I-Azam Mausoleum-the monument dedicated to the founder of Pakistan, Mohammed Ali Jinnah. But it's entirely up to you, the way you like your tour to start. You can visit the exciting markets that line the streets of Karachi. Hi-tech electronic shops are something that is hard to miss when strolling through the bazaars of Karachi.
Other places of tourist interest in Karachi include the St. Andrew's Church and the Holy Trinity Cathedral. A tour of the city zoo is another fun option in the port city. Those interested in beach activities can head to Clifton Beach and Manora Island. Located on the east of the Arabian Sea, Karachi offers some exciting water sports options. You can enjoy water skiing, yachting and cruising on your tour to Karachi.