Sunday, January 13, 2008

Holiday Inn Islamabad

G-6,Civic Centre Islamabad

Islamabad Holiday inn is a 4 star Hotel in the heart of Islamabad. It is very conveniantly located near the business areas and office ares. There are 230 rooms Including standard executive and suit rooms. Smoking and non-smoking rooms are also available. The Hotel was previously known as Islamabad Hotel

Friday, December 14, 2007

Hotel Crown Plaza

Hotel Crown Plaza
99-E,Jinnah Avenue,Blue Area Islamabad

The hotel is a 4 star hotel in Islamabad. It offers TV Hot & Cold water Direct dialing phone from room wireless internet and business center. Located in the close vicinity of all the offices and important land marks of Islamabad. Only 15 minutes away from Islamabad airport.
Hotel offers special packages for groups and conferences.

Marriott Hotel Islamabad

Marriott Hotel Islamabad
Aga Khan Road,Shalimar 5,P.O.Box No.1251 Islamabad

The Marriott Islamabad is located at the foot steps of Margalla hills, and is close to Rawal Lake & the town centre, President & Prime Minister's House, Foreign Missions, World Bank, and Government Offices. Choice of smoking and non-smoking rooms, suites and executive level rooms equipped with modem ports. The Health Club offers separate gyms for ladies and gents , sauna and steam bath, all-weather swimming pool. There is a round-the-clock Business Centre, as well as 32000 square feet of banquet facilities that can cater to the needs of 15 to 1500 people.

Hotel's List and Contact in Capital Islamabad

1-Serena Hotel Islamabad Pakistan
Khayaban-E-Suhrawardy, Sector G-5, Islamabad, 44000,Pakistan

Serena Hotel Islamabad is the finest hotel in Pakistan. The hotel is owned and operated by TPS Tourism Promotion Services division of Aga Khan. The Serena Hotel Islamabad is a treat for visitors and business travellers in Islamabad. The hotel has the most exclussive room amenities and top of the line services in restuarants.

Islamabad Serena Hotel can be a vanue for a small or the largest event or conference. Please contact us to organise your meeting at the Serena Hotel Islamabad

Hotels in Pakistan


There are a number of luxurious hotels in Pakistan. These hotels provide an ideal base to tourists traveling to Pakistan. Some of these hotels in Pakistan belong to different hotel chains while a number of other hotels in Pakistan are independent hotels. Some of the hotel chains that have their hotels in various Pakistani cities are Pearl Continental Hotels, Avari Hotels, Serena Hotels and Sheraton Hotels.

Monday, December 3, 2007

Ziarat

Places To Go

Famous for the second largest Juniper Forest in the world and only 3 hours drive from Quetta,lies Ziarat. Along the 133 km drive to Ziarat, one gets a glimpse of the rugged topography of Baluchistan province, broken by visions of green orchards. Situated at a height of 2449 meters, the Ziarat valley remains snowbound during the winter. The PTDC Motel is situated in the heart of this picturesque town.

Its rooms, comprising both comfortable huts and blocks, overlook the lawns. Its restaurant caters to both local and western tastes, special Baluchi delicacy ‘Sajji’, is available on request. The Motel also offers Rent-a-Car, Satellite TV, Telephone, Fax and Laundry services. Places of local interest including the Ziarat Residency, where the Quaid-I-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Father of the Nation, spent his last days. ‘Prospect Point’, from where the entire valley can be viewed in all its splendor and Sandemn Tangi are places worth visiting. Tel: 0833-356 Fax: 0833-320

Taxila

Tourism Sites

Taxila is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. At one time it was the center of Buddhism, world's famous Gandhara sculpture and the center of learning and culture. This is the land, which attracted Alexander the Great from Macedonia in 326 B.C., with whom the influence of Greek culture came to this part of the world.

Exploring Taxila is a multi-dimensional experience. The richness and variety of the famed Gandhara sculpture will attract you. There are many images of Buddha, in stone and stucco and numerous panels depicting all the important stages of the great sage's life, times of one of the world's most impressive men of peace Gautama Buddha.

Skardu


The Valley

The largest district of the Northern Areas, Baltistan is home to some of the highest peaks in the world, the Karakoram Range, and is very popular with Mountaineering Expeditions. It is equally popular with high altitude trekkers, with treks to Baltoro Glacier, K-2 Base Camp and Concordia being especially renowned. The major city in Baltistan is Skardu which by road, lies approximately 5 hours away from Gilgit. A daily flight to and from Islamabad is also in operation.

The PTDC Motel overlooking the Mighty Indus is located in the heart of the city at a breath-taking location. The comfortable rooms and a fine restaurant make the stay at this motel memorable. In addition, Rent-a-Jeep, Satellite TV, Fax and Curio Shop facilities are available on the premises. Places of interest in and around Skardu include Shigar, Kherpachuo Fort, Satpara and Kachura Lakes, famous for deep blue waters and brown trout making them an anglers delight. Visit to Deosai plains is an experience of a lifetime.

Saidu Sharif


The lush green valley of Swat with its gushing waters, fruit laden orchards and snow clad peaks is ideal for holiday makers. It has rich cultural heritage too. The valley was a premier center of Buddhism where Gandhara art flourished. The ruins and stone carvings are still reminiscent of the glorious past. Saidu Sharif is the District Headquarter of Swat, with its twin city Mingora, which is a big commercial and trading center. The main attractions of twin cities are the Swat Museum, Gulkada Archaeological site, Marghazar and Golf Course at Kabal.

PTDC’s newly constructed motel is a grand air conditioned tourist complex of 22 rooms, tastefully furnished. It has a spacious restaurant with sitting capacity of 100 guests, reception lobby, conference rooms and a craft shop offering traditional craft items and embroidery for sale. The motel is equipped with all the modern facilities such as in room satellite TV and telephone, heating, laundry and rent-a-car. The motel remains open all the year round and is terminal to regular coaster service for tourists during peak season which operates between Rawalpindi and Swat under management of PTDC. Saidu Sharif can be conveniently.

The Old City of Rawalpindi

Tourism Places
The Rawalpindi city has two main roads: the Grand Trunk Road which runs from east to west and is known as The Mall as it passes through the cantonment, whereas the Murree Road breaks north from The Mall, crosses the railway and brushes the east end of the old city on its way to Islamabad.

Rawalpindi Cantonment

The Cantonment gives a hint of British Raj with its Christian Churches and Cemetery, spacious bungalows, club, cricket ground, Mall and the colonial-style Flashman's Hotel. Close to Flashman's is Saddar Bazaar, the center not only for shopping but also for hotels, banks, airlines and travel agents. The heart of the bazaar is along Kashmir Road and Massey Gate.

The Army Museum

The Army Museum, near the Pearl Continental Hotel, houses a fine collection of weapons, uniforms and paintings depicting Pakistan's military history. Hours are 9 am to 3 pm in winter, 8 am to noon and 5.30 pm to 7 pm in summer.

Recreation Spots In Rawalpindi

Ayub National Park

Ayub National Park is located a little beyond the old Presidency on Jhelum Road. It covers an area of about 2, 300 acres and has a play-land, lake with boating facility, an aquarium and a garden-restaurant.

Rawalpindi Public Park

Rawalpindi Public Park is located on Murree Road near Shamsabad. The Park was opened for public in 1991. It has a play land for children, grassy lawns, fountains and flowerbeds.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

A cricket stadium was built in 1992 just opposite the Rawalpindi Public Park. The stadium is equipped with all modern facilities.

Rawalpindi Golf Course

Rawalpindi Golf Course is situated near Ayub National Park. It was completed in 1926 by Rawalpindi Golf Club, one of the oldest golf clubs of Pakistan, founded on 2nd November 1885. The facility was initially developed as a nine-hole course but after several phases of development, it is now been converted into a 27-hole course.

Forts

Rawat Fort

Rawat Fort is located 17 km east of Rawalpindi, on the Grand Trunk (G.T. Road) leading to Lahore. Gakkhars, a fiercely independent tribe of the Potohar Plateau, built the fort in early 16th century. The grave of a Gakkhar Chief, Sultan Sarang Khan is located inside the fort. He died in 1546 AD fighting against the forces of Sher Shah Suri. One needs to climb the broken steps inside the tomb to get a panoramic view of the plateau and the Mankiala Stupa.

Pharwala Fort

This fort is about 40 km from Rawalpindi beyond Lehtrar road. It was built in 15th century by a Gakkhar ruler, Sultan Kai Gohar, on the ruins of a 10th century Hindi Shahi Fort. Emperor Babar conquered the fort in 1519 AD. Later, in 1825, Gakkars were expelled by Sikhs from this fort. Though the fort is in a crumbling state, it is still an attraction for castle lovers. The fort being situated in a prohibited area is only open for Pakistani visitors.

Rohtas Fort

Rohtas Fort is 109 km from Rawalpindi. It is located about 6 km southwest of Dina Town. Going from Rawalpindi/Islamabad, you have to turn right from G.T. Road to a narrow road just before Dina Police Station and then go left until you find the city bed of Kahan River. The fort is visible from this point. However, you have to cross the river to reach it. The fort is one of the most impressive historical monuments in Pakistan. It was built by Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri, between 1540 and 1547 AD. It served as a huge fortified base for military operations against Gakkhars by Sher Shah Suri. It was later used by Mughal emperor Akbar and Sikhs. Within the huge terraced rampart walls with robust bastions and twelve gates are located a fortress, palaces and ancillary buildings.

This fort is about 40 km from Rawalpindi beyond Lehtrar road. It was built in 15th century by a Gakkhar ruler, Sultan Kai Gohar, on the ruins of a 10th century Hindi Shahi Fort. Emperor Babar conquered the fort in 1519 AD. Later, in 1825, Gakkars were expelled by Sikhs from this fort. Though the fort is in a crumbling state, it is still an attraction for castle lovers. The fort being situated in a prohibited area is only open for Pakistani visitors.

The Salt Range

The Salt Range runs from Jhelum river in the east and west to Kalabagh on the Indus River. Most of the Salt Range is composed of the salt deposits left behind when the sea that extended over the Potohar Plateau evaporated 800 million years ago.

Fossils of prehistoric animals have been discovered in the Salt Range, especially near a village called Bari Amir Khatoon, 40 km from Chakwal. There are many places of historical and archaeological interest in the Salt Range. Salt Range remained part of a powerful Hindu Kingdom of Kashmir in 10th century AD. Most of the forts and temples concentrated in the Salt Range date from that period.

Kallar Kahar

The main attraction of the eastern Salt Range at the shrine of Saidan Shah at Choa Saidan Shah, the lake and shrine of Abdul Qadir Gilani at Kallar Kahar. TDCP has built a six-room motel and restaurant over-looking Kallar Kahar (Salt Lake) with boating facilities.

Khewra Salt Mines

The main center of mining is Khewra in the Salt Range where the world's largest salt mines are located. Khewra salt mines are 154 kms away from Rawalpindi. The route is Mandra-Dydyal-Chakwal-Choha Saidan Shah-Khewra. A longer route is through Kallar Kahar-Katas. The nearest hotel accommodation is a TDCP resort at Kallar Kahar. For permits to visit the mines you may contact their office in Islamabad at Plot No. 13, H-9 (Manager Salt, Tel: 448407-8, 448413) through PTDC Tourist Information Centers at Rawalpindi or Islamabad, at least 4 days in advance.

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