Islamabad was once known as the dead city, but not anymore. This generation of kids who have grown up here is painting the town red in interesting and innovative activities that people from all over the country and abroad love to engage in.
This is my list of the top 30 things to do in Islamabad that no one else has compiled so thoroughly to date.
1. Cool off in summer in Islamabad’s swimming pools
Only five sites have heated pools
- Jacaranda Family Club (JFC) DHA-2 , Ph.: 051–2311001 and charge Rs 1000 per visit
- Serena Hotel Islamabad Sector G-5, Phone 051–2871100
- Islamabad Marriot Hotel, Sector F-5/1, Phone +92 51 2826121
- National Defense University (NDU) Sports Club, Sector E-9, Islamabad, Phone 051–9262066–8
- Islamabad Club Pool, phone 051–9046000
The rest have normal pools
- Navy E-8 swimming pool, phone 0332 8883366
- PAF E-9 swimming pool, Phone 051–9501500
- Ramada Hotel, Phone 051- 111 379 379
- Megazone F-9 Park (F-10 Markaz Gate) Phone 051–2324140
2. Appreciate the majestic horses of Riding Clubs in Islamabad
- Pak Navy E-8 Horse Riding Club
- Islamabad Club horse riding
- Bahria Phase 4 Club, horse riding
3. Practice target shooting at Islamabad Gun and Country Club
Since this sport is so expensive, only one club has been able to run its operations. Even in the Islamabad club, you should bring your licensed weapon otherwise the one they give you is considerably expensive to use.
Phone: 051–8466532–3 Extension 102 or 103.
4. Connect with buddies at the Golf course in Islamabad
Enjoy the lush greens at any one of these Golf courses in Islamabad with a green fee of around Rs 1000 per 9-hole round.
- Margalla Greens Golf Club Navy E-8 Sector Islamabad, (051) 20064443
- PAF Golf Club E-9 Islamabad, Phone 051–9507979
- Islamabad Club Golf Club, Phone (051) 9046191
- Bahria Enclave Golf Club, Phone 0800 00100
5. Join mixed — gender Rock Climbing events
There are about 50 rock walls that have already been hooked up and rigged for amateur climbers at various sites on the Margalla Hills. Rock climbing clubs bring ropes and harnesses on the weekend to help you enjoy a two-hour session with them. They even let you use their gear.
- RCCI Nazir Sabir 03457771117
- Alpine Club of Pakistan 03335176672
- Climax Adventure 03441612024
- Pakistan Sports Complex Rock Climbing wall
6. Take up hiking on the Hiking tracks of Margalla Hills
There are a total of ten hiking tracks around Islamabad.
Formal ones are
While informal ones are
All these trails are free for everyone.
