Rawalpindi: See
Rawalpindi is not blessed with an extensive architectural history. However the city is an interesting place to wander, especially if you are based in Islamabad and are looking for some hustle and bustle.
1 Liaqat Bagh. Gardens that have a depressing history of political assassination - The first prime minister of Pakistan, Khan Liaquat Ali Khan, was assassinated here in 1950, and 57 years later Benazir Bhutto was assassinated here on 27 December 2007.
Nawaz Sharif Park (Murree Road near Shamsabad). The park was opened in 1991. It has a play area for children, lawns, fountains and flower beds. A cricket stadium was built in 1992 opposite the Public Park. The 1996 World Cup cricket matches were held on this cricket ground.
2 Jinnah Park (Near Kachehri Chowk). McDonald's, Pappasalis, Cinepax and COSMO (Cash and Carry) are built inside this park.
3 Ayub Park (Beyond the old Presidency on Grand Trunk (G.T.) Road). It covers an area of about 2,300 acres and has a play area, lake with boating facility, an aquarium, a garden-restaurant and an open air theater.
Eidgah Sharif.
Shah Chun Charagh.
Army Museum (at the end of Murree road). The Army Museum was established in 1961 to collect and display material relating to the Pakistan Army and the British Indian Army.
Moti Bazar/Sarafa Bazaar/Purana Qilla (Take a Van or a Cab.). 20 - 40 minutes from airport depending on the traffic. One of the oldest and most traditional bazaars of Rawalpindi. Moti Bazar is famous for clothes and artificial jewellery, Saraf Bazar is the most famous gold market of Rawalpindi famous for good quality gold and unique designs. Purana Qilla (translation: old castle) is a bazaar that is famous for variety of fancy wedding clothes. The traditional snacks like gol gappay, dahi bhally, smosa chaat, chana chaat, fruit chaat are very famous in these bazaars. Also while visiting these bazaars you will get to see old temples and Lal Hawali, buildings with old architecture.