{"id":2999,"date":"2009-02-26T16:04:14","date_gmt":"2009-02-26T20:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.asianinny.com\/?p=2999"},"modified":"2009-02-27T19:20:34","modified_gmt":"2009-02-27T23:20:34","slug":"islamabad-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.asianinny.com\/?p=2999","title":{"rendered":"Islamabad, Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"

The so-called twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi are commonly viewed as one unit, and indeed, one day the two will physically merge. However, these twins, with separate ancestry and distinct personalities, are far from…<\/p>\n

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The so-called twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi are commonly viewed as one unit, and indeed, one day the two will physically merge. However, these twins, with separate ancestry and distinct personalities, are far from identical. Islamabad is a late-20th-century capital laid out in straight lines and right angles: a proud metric showcase of government and administration. Rawalpindi, on the other hand, grew from a ramshackle backwater village to a sprawling hub on the Grand Trunk Rd during the 19th century.<\/p>\n

The twins\u2019 personalities are rather like chalk and cheese: Islamabad is patently more subdued and suburban with broad avenues, grassy parkland, shiny restaurants and just a whiff of the exasperating human and mechanical crush that epitomizes most sub continental cities. For those with a penchant for the adrenaline-pumping hullabaloo that a typical South Asian metropolis delivers, all that awaits in Rawalpindi \u2013 affectionately dubbed \u2018Pindi\u2019 \u2013 a mere 15km away.<\/p>\n

Neither city is a major tourist draw card in its own right \u2013 most foreign travelers only pause here to arrange visas\/permits or use it as a jumping-off point to other destinations \u2013 yet not far away are the fascinating archaeological digs around the Gandharan city of Taxila. Here, Buddhism and the sublime Greco-Buddhist art evolved and flourished, and its glory can be appreciated in Taxila\u2019s splendid museum and at several major sites. And if the energy-zapping heat of the plateau starts to take its toll during the warmer months, you can flee to the cool mountain air of Murree, an erstwhile British Raj hill station. Even better, ramble around the less developed, more serene hill stations strung out along the forested ridges known as the Galis, a truly welcoming escape from the frazzling rat race and other vicissitudes of life on the road.<\/p>\n

Climate
\nSeasons Max-Average Min-Average
\nWinter (Oct-Mar) 16.6 C 3.4 C
\nSummer (Apr – Sept) 34.2 C 24.4 C
\nAnnual average 28.9 C 14.4 C<\/p>\n

The area’s micro-climate is regulated by three man-made lakes (Rawal, Simli and Khanpur). The city has hot summers with monsoon rains occurring during July and August. Even on the few winter days when pre-dawn temperatures fall below freezing, the afternoons are usually sunny and mild: in the coldest month, January, the average daily maximum temperature is 16\u00b0C (61\u00b0F).<\/p>\n

It offers a healthy climate, pollution free atmosphere, plenty of water and lush green area. It is a modern and carefully planned city with wide tree-lined streets, large houses elegant public buildings and well-organized bazaars\/markets\/shopping centers.
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\nThe average humidity level of Islamabad 55% with an average rainfall of 1150 millimeters each year. The city is quite moderate in case of its weather. The maximum average temperature is 29C and goes down to average minimum of around 14C.<\/p>\n

History
\nIslamabad is the beautiful city and capital of Pakistan having population of 524,500 located at North East of its twin city Rawalpindi. This is the first city in Pakistan, which is properly planned. There are all the facilities of modern life. Its perfect atmosphere and geographical position makes it more attractive for the tourists. As it is properly planned and well constructed city of the country so it is also grooming in real estate industry. It is divided into sectors for the utility of public. Therefore, life here is very enjoyable. Several places are worth visiting in Islamabad like:<\/p>\n