Train Route & Other Questions

[mustanamalik]

@Sufi_Bhai

You’re welcome

I’m from Karachi and have been to Islamabad 4-5 times only so my knowledge is kind of limited but still I’ll try to answer a few of your questions.

Yes you are right about Rawal dam. I visited it in 2004 and sadly it was disappointing visit. The place looked dirty and smelly. And yes they do have boats.

Pir sohawa would give you a birds eye view of Islamabad which is very scenic, definitely worth visiting. There’s also a very good restaurant present there.

In terms of shopping, Islamabad has markets like Jinnah supermarket, Supermarket, Kohsar market etc. Any local would guide you better on this one

If you have time you can go to Ayubia (56 km from Islamabad, 26 km from Murree) which is 100 times better than Murree because it is not very over crowded like Murree. They also have chairlifts (but no cable car).

Rawal dam is no more smelly. They have completed re-constructed whole area a picnic spot (road, hotels, walkways, water sports, etc). Back side of Rawal dam. Same is the case with Pir Sohawa, a lot of renovation. Do visit Dam-e-Koh which is mid way when you go to Pir Sohawa. All three places are a must visit in Islamabad.