Shakarparian, Islamabad

Name: Shakarparian
Address: Islamabad, Pakistan

#17 among attractions in Islamabad

Park, Relax in park

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Shakarparian is a hill, and a national park located near the Zero Point Interchange in Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan Monument and Pakistan Monument Museum are also located in Shakarparian. The old Gakhars tribe leaders settled here before Indo-Pak partition 1947; later the clan was relocated to create a park for newly marked federal capital of the country in 1960-61. ()

Local name: شکر پڑياں Elevation: 1880 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°41'39"N, 73°4'17"E

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Shakarparian – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pakistan Monument, The Centaurus, Jinnah Sports Stadium, Rose and Jasmine Garden.

~940 ftW
Specialty museum, Museum, Memorial
Pakistan Monument, Islamabad
5 min walk • The Pakistan Monument, located in the capital city of Islamabad, stands as a testament to the nation's history and the unity of its people. This iconic structure, designed to resemble a blooming flower, symbolizes the four provinces and three territories of Pakistan...
1.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Centaurus, Islamabad
40 min walk • The Centaurus is a gleaming beacon of modernity in the heart of Islamabad, Pakistan. This mixed-use complex, boasting a trio of skyscrapers, has become an iconic landmark in the city since its inauguration. With its highest tower soaring to a height of 200 meters, The...
1.3 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Jinnah Sports Stadium, Islamabad
34 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Pakistan's capital, the Jinnah Sports Stadium stands as a testament to the nation's dedication to sports and physical excellence. Located in Islamabad, this impressive sports venue is a hub for athletes and sports enthusiasts alike.
1.1 miNE
Park
Rose and Jasmine Garden, Islamabad
29 min walk • Rose and Jasmine Garden is a public garden located within the recreational area of Shakarparian near Sports Complex Aabpara, on Kashmir Highway in Islamabad, Capital Territory, Pakistan.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Natural history museum
Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Islamabad
16 min walk • Pakistan Museum of Natural History, established in 1976, is a public natural history museum situated in Islamabad, the federal capital of Pakistan.
0.8 miS
Museum, Art museum
Lok Virsa Museum, Islamabad
21 min walk • Heritage Museum, also known as Lok Virsa Museum is a museum administered and managed by Lok Virsa - National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage. It is a museum of history and culture in Islamabad, Pakistan, located on the Shakarparian Hills showcasing the living cultures of Pakistan.
1.5 miNW
Skyscraper
ISE Tower, Islamabad
38 min walk • The ISE Tower is one of the highrises located at 55, Jinnah Avenue of the Blue Area business district of Islamabad.
0.7 miE
Convention center
Pak-China Friendship Centre, Islamabad
19 min walk • Pakistan-China Friendship Centre is an art, conference and exhibition centre in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is developed with the help of China–Pakistan relations. Its construction was started in April 2005 when the Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Wen Jiabao visited Pakistan.
~1920 ftW
Bridge
Zero Point Interchange, Islamabad
10 min walk • Zero Point Interchange is a large cloverleaf interchange in Islamabad, Pakistan, at the intersection of the Islamabad Highway, Kashmir Highway, and Khayaban-e-Suharwardy.
0.9 miN
33°42'23"N • 73°4'7"E
Sitara Market G-7/2, Islamabad
22 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shakarparian?

Nearby attractions include Pakistan Monument, Islamabad (5 min walk), Zero Point Interchange, Islamabad (10 min walk), Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Islamabad (16 min walk), Pak-China Friendship Centre, Islamabad (19 min walk).

How to get to Shakarparian by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shakarparian:

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Daewoo Islamabad Terminal (17 min walk)
Daewoo express (22 min walk)