Rose and Jasmine Garden
This 20,360 sq. meters rose garden is famous for its roses. It has
250 different varieties of roses as well as a dozen types of Jasmines.
Flower shows are occasionally held here, particularly during spring.
Nearby is the Tourist Camping Site.
Shakarparian
Hills
Shakarparian hills are situated near Zero Point, at a height of
609 meters. Its terraced garden offers pleasant and sweeping vistas
of Margallah and Murree hills, Rawal Lake, Rawalpindi and Islamabad.
Snack Bar facilities are available.
Daman-e-Koh
Daman-e-Koh offers panoramic view of Islamabad. Snack bar facilities
are available at PTDC's Daman-e-Koh Restaurant. The place is ideal
for afternoon and evening outing with family and friends.
Murghzar
Mini Zoo and Children's Park
Murghzar Mini zoo is located at the foot of Daman-e-Koh viewpoint.
A Japanese style children's park have also been established near
the Zoo. This Park is a gift to Pakistani children from the children
of Japan.
Fatima
Jinnah Park
The entire sector of F-9 is being developed as an attractive urban
park, which will have a profusion of lakes, rock gardens, aquariums,
fountains etc. It has been named after Miss Fatima Jinnah, sister
of the founder of Pakistan.
Chattar
Bagh (Park)
Nestling at the base of Murree hills at a distance of 15 km on Islamabad-Murree
road, TDCP Chattar Bagh recreational facility provides a quiet break
from the hustle and bustle of the twin cities. Scenic walks, gently
flowing stream, waterfall and the surrounding hillside are a perfect
attraction. The resort has a restaurant, barbecue and two air-conditioned
tourist cottages. The Children's Park and playground are spread
over an area of 12.5 acres.
Islamabad
Sports Complex
A Sports Complex comprising Liaquat Gymnasium for indoor games and
Jinnah Stadium for outdoor games has been built with the Chinese
assistance. It is located on Shahrah-e-Kashmir near Aabpara. Regular
national and international sports events are held in the Complex.
For details, please contact Pakistan Sports Board, Islamabad Sports
Complex, Shahrah-e-Kashmir, Islamabad. |