Pakistan travel guide

🌟【South Asia's Hidden Gem】Islamabad: A Garden Capital at the Foot of Snowy Mountains, Safe and Photogenic! 🌟 📍City Snapshot Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is a meticulously planned modern city! Nestled against the foothills of the Himalayas, it boasts a 40% green cover and the best security in Pakistan, making it a favorite among Western backpackers. 🚗Transport Tips 1️⃣ Must-Have: Private Car – Attractions are spread out, and public transport is chaotic (4x4 needed for trips to Murree Hills/Taxila. + Urdu translator). 2️⃣ Ride-Hailing: Use the Careem app for cheap rides, but 90% of drivers don’t speak English (call me anytime for instant translation help). 🕌Must-Visit Attractions 1️⃣ Faisal Mosque 🔸The world’s 6th largest mosque! Pure white pyramid design + 4 minarets, looking like an alien base under night lights. 🔸Non-Muslims can enter the prayer hall (women need headscarves), free entry. 2️⃣ Pakistan Monument 🔸Flower-petal-shaped structure symbolizing the four provinces, with an underground museum narrating Pakistan’s poignant history. 🔸Capture the city skyline at sunset from the viewing deck, ticket 500 PKR (~¥12). 3️⃣ Taxila Ruins 🔸Ancient Gandhara civilization site, blending Buddhist and Greek architectural styles (private car required, Chinese-guided tours ). 4️⃣ Margalla Hills 🔸The closest hiking paradise near the city, a 3-hour climb rewards you with monkey sightings + panoramic views of Islamabad. #Margalla Hills #slamabad #Faisal Mosque#Pakistan Monument#Pakistan#trip diary#travel guide#Pakistan guide