Day trip Destinations from Islamabad

Day trip Destinations from Islamabad
  • April 10, 2020

Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, is the gateway to the famed northern areas of Pakistan, where both locals and visitors like to unwind over the weekend. Life in Islamabad is more sedate than the faster-paced cities of Lahore and Karachi.

Islamabad Is the capital city of Pakistan located within the federal Islamabad Capital Territory. With a population of two million, it is the 10th largest city of Pakistan, while the larger Islamabad-Rawalpindi metropolitan area is the third-largest in Pakistan, with a population exceeding five million. The city is the political seat of Pakistan and is administered by the Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation, supported by the Capital Development Authority (CDA).

Rohtas Fort

Rohtas Fort is located in the city of Jhelum and is a great architectural and artistic example of early Muslims. Sher Shah Suri built this glorified fort, which leaves an impressive historical memory for the rest of the Muslims. It depicts how complex and unique was the architecture of the Muslim. However, it was constructed to suppress the local tribes of the Potohar region.

Anyone can plan a day destination trip to Rohtas Fort. Exploring Rohtas fort will bring you an impression worth visiting. Once, the Mughal Emperor Jahangir had also said about the construction of the Rohtas fort that, “the strength of it cannot be imagined.”

The foreigner tourists or local visitors can freely move in the premises of the Rohtas, as it is freely accessible and a great opportunity for the visitors who want to learn the legacies stories of Sher Shah Suri.

Rohtas-Fort

Taxila Museum

When it comes to a hub of Buddhism, then Taxila was a central place. It was famous for the art of sculpture, architecture, education, and buildings. It is 35-40 km away from Islamabad and a perfect destination to visit in a single day. Taxila Museum is considered to be one of the oldest museums in Pakistan. The items and articles at this museum are the masterpieces of the Gandhara civilization.

No one can deny the significance of the role of Taxila in implanting the roots of education. Taxila university has 10,500 students from all over the world. The subjects taught in this university include medicine, engineering, philosophy, politics, and many more. Any tourist with a love for historical knowledge can add this place in his favorite spot to visit. Taxila is a city with military and commercial importance.

Taxila Museum
Taxila Museum

The Salt Range and Khewra Salt Mine

The Khewra salt mines are the second largest mines in the world, while the first largest salt mine is located in Canada. The salt mine is situated in the Jhelum city; it went along with the river Indus. It is one of the archaeological value sites to visit and a popular destination today. With a historical viewpoint, most of the fort (Rohtas fort is also located near it) are built in the 10th century AD.

It is one of the archaeological value sites to visit and a popular destination today. It is approximately 154 km away from twin cities. People traveling from Islamabad can avail motorway M2 to reach the fastest.

Khewra-Salt-Mine

Khanpur Dam

Khanpur dam, which is 52 meters high, is just 20 km further ahead from the Taxila region. This dam was primarily built to store water for irrigation and other need of the people living around the Haripur or KPK areas. However, with the passage of time, the beautiful location attracts the visitors.

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Now, this place is considered to be a favorite natural recreational spot. Many sports and adventure activities are also attractive parts for the visitors as they can enjoy boating, fishing, camel ride, paragliding, cliff jumping, and many other related adventures. There is another spot, Mabali island  (a few mins more drive from Khanpur dam), offers water and land adventure, lakeside camping, or a couple of days out at romantic huts.

Khanpur Dam
Khanpur Dam

Mangla Dam

Mangla dam is located at a distance of 125 km from Islamabad, roughly 2.5-hour drive. Being so close to nature and largest earth-fill dams, and nearest to the historic site Rohtas and Ramkot fort. It is a beautiful day destination and also a highly secure and clear place to visit. It was constructed in the 1960s with the purpose of generating electricity, but this huge lake filled with deep and cold water attracts the tourist locally and the international level.

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Many attractive activities are at the Mangla dam like speed boats, fishing, water scooters, parasailing, etc. Mangla is located at a distance of 250 km from Lahore, roughly a 4-hour drive. One can opt for either the M2 Motorway or the GT Road. From Islamabad, the place can be reached in 2 hours.

Mangal Dam
Mangal Dam

Murree

Murree is famous for its snowy days and attractive hills. It is one of the favorite tourists and most visited too. Being located at a few mins drive from twin city, it is high in the access of the people from Islamabad.

Tourists can visit major places like Mall road, Patriata, Ayubia, Bhurban, and Nathiya Gali. Exquisite sceneries of these places make Murree an excellent place for trekking, eating traditional cuisine, and enjoying pine and oak trees with lush green pastures.

Patrita Murree
Patriata Murree

Kallar Kahar Lake

Kallar Kahar is located at a distance of 135 from Islamabad. It is an ancient lake that attracts national and international tourists to come and enjoy pleasant weather. Tourists can also visit adjusted areas like Khewra salt mines, Soon valley, Ketas templates, Mangla dam, etc.

Kallar Kahar lake
Kallar Kahar lake

Lahore

Lahore is the second-largest city of Pakistan and a center of culture and architecture. This is a perfect day destination to visit from Islamabad. The distance is about 378KM from Islamabad. Visitors can enjoy the glory Mughal garden, Badshahi mosque, Wagah border, and many commercial and shopping malls.

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Badshahi mosque lahore
Lahore




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