Islamabad and Rawalpindi: Start and End of Most Trips
Islamabad is Pakistan's capital and the start and end point of almost every programme we publish; Rawalpindi is its older twin city.
About Islamabad & Rawalpindi
The city lies below the Margalla Hills. The sights that appear in our itineraries are the Faisal Mosque, Shakar Parian, the Lok Virsa Museum and the Daman-e-Koh viewpoint, plus a day trip to the hill station of Murree.
Most itineraries include a city tour on arrival or a rest and sightseeing day before the flight home.
Trips that include Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Every published programme whose day-by-day itinerary mentions this destination, with its length and season:
| Programme | Days | Best time | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Tour in Gilgit-Baltistan | 15 | Mid-October to End-October | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
| Cherry Blossom Tour | 15 | Mid-March to End- March | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
| Indus Civilization Tour | 15 | — | Karachi Airport, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Beautiful Hushe valley Trek | 25 | Mid-June to End-August | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
| Deosai Horse Safari | 11 | Mid-June to End-September | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
| Deosai Plains Jeep Safari | 10 | Mid July to Mid September. | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
| Fairy Meadows Trek & Hunza Tour | 12 | Mid-May to End of November | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
| Gandhara Civilization Tour | 14 | — | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
| Gasherbrum III Expedition | 40 | Mid-May to End-August | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
| Great Karakoram Traverse | 32 | Mid-June to End-August | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
| Hushe valley Biking Tour | 14 | Mid-May to End-August | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
| K2 Expedition | 51 | Mid-May to End-August | International Airport, Islamabad |
| Karakorum Highway Biking tour | 14 | Mid-June to End-September | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
| Khusar Gang Expedition | 18 | Mid-May to End-August | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
| Mashabrum Base camp Trek | 16 | June to End-September | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
| Nanga parbat Mazeno Pass Trek | 17 | June to End-August | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
| Polo Festivals | 13 | — | International Airport, Islamabad |
| Rakaposhi/Diran BC Trek & Hunza Tour | 14 | Mid-May to September | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
| Rush Lake Trek & Hunza Tour | 15 | Mid-May to End-August | Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad |
What the itineraries do in Islamabad & Rawalpindi
Itinerary days that mention this destination, quoted from the programmes:
Fairy Meadows Trek & Hunza Tour
11: Rest day at Islamabad
After breakfast, we will do a full day sightseeing of the twin city Islamabad/Rawalpindi. The rest of the time is reserved for shopping.
31: Islamabad
After breakfast, we will go for a de-briefing at Alpine Club and later on a sightseeing tour of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.
15: Rest day at Islamabad
After breakfast, we will do a full day sightseeing of the twin city Islamabad/Rawalpindi. The rest of the time is reserved for shopping.
16: Rest day at Islamabad
After breakfast, we will do a full day sightseeing of the twin city Islamabad/Rawalpindi. The rest of the time is reserved for shopping. Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.
Rakaposhi/Diran BC Trek & Hunza Tour
13: Rest day at Islamabad
After breakfast, we will do a full day sightseeing of the twin city Islamabad/Rawalpindi. The rest of the time is reserved for shopping.
14: Rest day at Islamabad
After breakfast, we will do a full day of sightseeing in the twin city Islamabad/Rawalpindi. The rest of the time is reserved for shopping.
24: Rest day at Islamabad
After breakfast, we will do a full day sightseeing of the twin city Islamabad/Rawalpindi. The rest of the time is reserved for shopping.
Day 50: Islamabad
We will proceed with de-briefing at Alpine Club in Islamabad. Afternoon, we will go for a city tour of Islamabad. Overnight stay in a hotel in Islamabad.
Planning notes
- International arrivals in the programmes are at Islamabad International Airport.
- Sightseeing days in Islamabad often double as buffer days if mountain flights or roads are delayed.
- See the arrival and departure guide for what the first and last days usually include.