Since taking over from Karachi as the capital of Pakistan in the 1960s, Islamabad has grown to become a top destination in Pakistan, a bustling metropolis with everything you could want from an exciting city break.

Investment and economic prosperity has led the population of Islamabad to swell from a few thousand to an estimated one million people. Located in the North Eastern part of Pakistan, Islamabad is a modern, clean and thriving city with a year-round sub-tropical climate and cosmopolitan culture, perfectly placed to welcome visitors from neighbouring cities as well as countries further afield.  The striking clash of old Islamic and new global architecture is a delight for travel snappers while the regions rich history reaching back to antiquity offers many attractions for history-lovers. Famous world-wide for the arresting taste and vibrant colours of their cuisine, Islamabad chefs like nothing more than cooking for tourists, encouraging them to sample the delights of Pakistani food.