Islamabad is moderately populated and the calmest city of Pakistan and it is the Capital as well. Islamabad is known for its higher safety for citizens and the standardized living style as well. It is located on a plateau and offers a tranquil free option for exploring the city. It is also the way for tourists to reach the mesmerizing northern Pakistan
Tourists can explore Islamabad on their way to Northern areas as it is a gateway for those beautiful sites. Here is all you need to know.
Scenic Margalla Hills
Margalla Hills lead to scenic places like Daman-e-Koh and Pir-Sohawa. You can get an amazing experience and have a thrilling adventure while you are on the summit of the hills of Margalla. 1st and 2nd trails take 1 to 2 hours and the 3rd trail is the most challenging one, it is for real venturesome people.
The 5th trail is the easiest one though the longest one. The 6th is the one that got discovered recently. While you are trekking, you will find different ecosystems and different species that are only found on Margalla hills. You will find monkeys every then and there and they are huge in numbers on Margalla.

Majestic Shah Faisal Mosque

Because of Shah Faisal Mosque’s link with Saudi Arabia, it holds a special place in Muslim's hearts. Including the main Hall and the Courtyard, it can hold 100,000 worshipers.
This mosque is eminent for its architecture because it is different from dome-like architecture. The building of the mosque is between the four minarets and its shape is like a desert tent. A guided tour of the mosque is suggested if you are going to visit the mosque for the first time.

Historical and Traditional Museums

The folk heritage museum is also known as Lok Virsa that shows different ethnic groups of Pakistan and also showcases the living culture and the historical cultures. It is one of the finest museums in Pakistan and showcases statues, pictures, pottery, musical work, textile work, jewelry, woodwork, mirror work, mosaic, and stucco tracery work is also displayed there.
The Pakistan Monument is a national monument Museum. The basic purpose of this museum is to portray unity among people belonging to different cultures and ethnicities. It showcases those people who made sacrifices for independence. If you ever happen to visit Islamabad do visit the Monument Museum.

Gateway for Northern Areas

Islamabad itself is an amazing city that provides breathtaking views from Margalla Hills but it is also a way to more stupendous and fabulous places.
•   Kashmir Highway is one of the best roads and from it you can reach your destinations in northern areas.
•   Express Highway is the route that most of the travelers choose to travelers choose because it is the most comfortable route towards the northern areas.
•   Older route, this route is the oldest one and it is through the mountains. Yes, this one is a little dangerous one but if you love adventures and nature, then this route should definitely be a yes for you.

Northern Tourist Attraction

Northern areas are Pakistan’s most beautiful places to visit. If you ever plan to go there on a trip, you would feel most refreshed.
Here are some places that are a must-go.
•   Abbottabad is a beautiful hill station that has so many places that you can visit on your trip to northern Pakistan.
•   Nathia Gali is a must-visit place and is located in the district of Abbottabad.
•   Other places that you can visit are Bhurban, Murree, Kashmir, Hunza, Sawat, Kalam, and much more.
Final Verdict
Islamabad is the most beautiful city of Pakistan and known as one of the most beautiful capitals in the world. It has so many sightseeing palaces and it also leads a way to northern areas of Pakistan. You should definitely visit Islamabad and Northern Pakistan as well.