25 most beautiful places to visit in Islamabad, Pakistan

Islamabad is, in fact, one of the most beautiful and planned cities of Pakistan. The city is not only famous for its planned gridiron pattern design but the place is bestowed with the sublime natural beauty as well.
In fact, it is said that the site of Islamabad was selected as national capital in 1958 keeping all the facts in mind, and one of the most prominent features discussed was its natural beauty because having a beautiful capital city has always been the preferences of the countries all around the world like Brasilia in Brazil and Canberra in Australia etc.
Islamabad in the foothill of Margalla surrounded by evergreen small ridges from north-east to the northwest and mini dam (Rawal Lake) in the east turns the city into a spectacular resort city. In Islamabad, you can find almost all kinds of destinations to enjoy in accordance with the season, weather and your mode.
In summer you can head towards the ridges of Margalla, Daman-e-Koh and Pir Sohawa to find eternal peace away from the scorching heat, to inhale some cold breeze of the wood in Margalla national park. Also, the Rawal Lake could be your favorite destination to enjoy the boating and listen to the birds chattering in the bird aviary. You could go to the medium height Shakar Parian to enjoy the view of surrounding and along with you could enjoy the spectacular Pakistan monument and the Lok Virsa.
If you are a shopping enthusiast and love the market places then there are many places but the Centaurus would be the best where you can find almost all brand of artifacts and food courts all under one roof.
Following is a list of tourist spots in Islamabad.

Pakistan Monument