FIT 2008 will be held at Pearl Continental Hotel, Bhurban located in the foothills of Himalayas. Bhurban is located approximately 13 kilometers from Murree Hills and two hours' drive from Islamabad. You can find more information about the hotel at its web site
About Islamabad
Combining a rich history, the confluence of many a civilisation and a temperate
climate, Islamabad
is one of the most beautiful cities in South Asia. Islamabad is the capital
city of Pakistan, and is located within the federally controlled Islamabad Capital
Territory. Historically, Islamabad has been a part of the Punjab province, and geographically
it is a part of the Potohar Plateau. A meticulously planned city with wide, tree-lined
streets, Islamabad is the fastest growing city in terms of population, economy and
urban development.
For more information about islambad, check out this website.
Things to do in Islamabad
Margalla Hills Park
The
Margalla Hills National Park is located in the foothills of the Himalayan range.
This park is the most accessible park in Pakistan due to its close proximity to
the national capital, Islamabad. It is an extension of the Islamabad wildlife sanctuary,
which includes the Shakar Parian Hills and the Rawal Lake.
The park was setup to provide refuge to the Gray Goral, Barking deer and the Leopard,
found in this area during winters. Protection for these animals has also benefitted
other unusual and interesting smaller animals as well.
Margalla Hills Park provides an excellent bird watching opportunity. A Cheer Pheasant
hatchery has been established at Chak Jabri to raise Cheer pheasants that have become
extinct in the hills.
These are then released in the wild.
Shakar-Parian Hilltop
Are you planning to enjoy the different Sightseeing in Islamabad? If so then try
not to miss out on the spectacular Shakar-Parian hilltop in Islamabad since it offers
you amazing views of the striking capital city of Pakistan.
Shakar-Parian is situated nearly 609 meters above the sea level and is surrounded
by a beautiful manicured garden with a large terrace attached to it. While you step
over to Shakar-Parian hilltop in Islamabad it offers you views of the nearby hills
of Margalla and Murree, Rawal Lake, and the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
It is well situated near the Zero Point.
The place is widely famous for its string of restaurants and hotels which offers
you some mouth watering traditional Pakistani dishes prepared in an authentic manner.
The place is also famous for its scenic natural beauty scattered all around the
area. Many citizens of the city flock to this beautiful garden for a small evening
walk. Also the location of Shakar-Parian hilltop in Islamabad makes it easily viable
from different parts of the city since its well connected with different means of
communication. Unlike other tourist spots some of the major features of Shakar-Parian
hilltop in Islamabad include its beautifully decorated gardens which are well maintained
from time to time by the authorities of the respective area. So, if you want to
see the natural beauty of the city, make a trip to Shakar-Parian hilltop in Islamabad.
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Museums & Attractions
There are numerous cultural attractions that can be found in and around the city
of Islamabad , which include various museums, a number of mosques and shrines, historical
monuments, parks, art galleries and more.
The Pakistan Museum of Natural
History displays the early history of the area today known as Pakistan
through a wide range of exhibits. Located in the National Park on Garden Avenue,
it is perfectly situated to show how the geology of the land has developed over
the centuries. Wildlife and the early humans are also portrayed in the museum. Admission
is free to all, and the hours of operation are 9am to 4pm every day of the week,
except on Fridays when it is closed.
Lok Virsa Heritage Museum
& Library displays the cultural heritage of Pakistani people. The living
style of the different areas of Pakistan is exhibited here in statues, pictures,
pottery, music and textile work. Lok Virsa is the finest cultural museum in Pakistan.
National Monument or Pakistan Monument is built on the West View Point
of Shakar Parrian Hills. The monument can be viewd from all vantage points of the
twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. It is designed by an eminent architect
Mr. Arif Masoud, and was completed in March 2007. The Monument has been designed
to reflect the culture and civilization of the country and also depicts the story
of Pakistan Movement and it is dedicated to the people of Pakistan who sacrificed
their today for a better tomorrow. It gives a beautiful view of the city at
night.
The Faisal Mosques is one of the most famous sights in the city of Islamabad,
and is one of the largest mosques in the entire world. The construction of the mosque
began in the 1970’s, and took a decade to finish. The mosque opened to the public
in 1986.
Taxila Museum
is located 35 km from Islamabad on the on the Grand Trunk Road to Peshawar.
Taxila Museum is one of the best and most well-maintained museums of Pakistan. Timings
of the museum are 8:30 am to 5:30 pm in summer, and 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in winter.
It is a site museum in so far as all the material exhibited here have been excavated
in the different sites of Taxila. The museum was designed in the Greek style and
galleries were set up by Sir John Marshall, the Diretor General of Archaeology in
British India.
For more information about places to visit around the city, check out this
PTDC page.
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Day Trips
You can go to Murree and Lahore for a day trip.
Murree - The Queen of Hills
Beyond Murree the hill resorts of Ayubia, Bhurban, Patriata and Nathiagali also
offer cool respite from the torrid heat of the plains in the summer months. Perhaps
the most sought after of the hill resorts is the Nathiagali, 32 kms form Murree
and at a height of 2510 m. Ayubia is famous for its nature walks. Bhurban, besides
being famous for its golf course also presents a breath taking view of the surroundings.
Lahore
Lahore
has been the capital of Punjab for nearly 1,000 years. Besides being the Mughal
show-window, Lahore is the cultural, academic and intellectual centre of Pakistan.
For 200 years, beginning from about 1525 AD, Lahore remained a thriving cultural
centre of the great Mughal Empire, when the city was beautified with palaces, gardens,
monuments and mosques. During the British regime, many monuments sprang up in Lahore
which blended beautifully with the Mughal, Gothic and Victorian styles of architecture.
Enjoy the highlights of Lahore, a city of the Mughals, is an inheritor of the great
architecture and rich culture - from the Great Lahore Fort, to the masterpiece of
Badshahi mosque; from the Mausoleum of Emperor Jehangir, to the Noor Jehan's Tomba
symbol of love. From the old city of Lahore to the modern day conveniences, the
city offers its visitors a chance to travel through time.
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Dining Scene
Restaurant at Pir Sohawa
If you would like a better experience and have a little more time then travelling
a little more to peer-sohawa should cannot and shouldnot be missed out. The road
snaking its way through the margalla hills offers a comfortable and a safe journey
with a breathtaking view all along. There's a restaurant called 'monal'. The food
is awesome with a impressive view too. With live music and a desi (traditional)
touch you will defenitely love it.
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