🏡 Islamabad's Hidden Gem: Saidpur Village

📍 Location: Just north of F6, a short taxi ride away (few hundred PKR). Nestled along the hillside, this sprawling village greets you with an open-air livestock market 🐄🐑 at its entrance—where goats and cows roam freely! 👧👦 Warm Encounters: The village is full of curious, smiling children—some shy, some bursting with laughter at the sight of foreign faces. While the landscape isn’t postcard-perfect, the genuine warmth of the people leaves a lasting impression. 🏐 Sports Talk: Local youth love volleyball and cricket 🏏. When they asked about China’s favorite sport, I said "football?"—only to realize I should’ve answered "ping pong!" 😅 💡 Islamabad Travel Tips: 1️⃣ Stay in F8: The upscale villa district (we stayed at F8/5—clean doubles for just ¥200/night!). Nearby malls are luxe, and locals are cosmopolitan. 2️⃣ Explore F6: From the Pink Mosque 🕌 to bustling bazaars, a long commercial street runs south—perfect for wandering. 3️⃣ Taxis: Cheap and plentiful 🚖 (but keep small change for Auto-rickshaws!). 4️⃣ Best Time to Visit: Winter! Mild temps, sunny skies ☀️. #Pakistan #Islamabad #HiddenGems #TravelTips#Saidpur Village#trip diary#travel guide#pakistan guide#pakistan diary