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Faisal Mosque
A strikingly modern mosque shaped like a desert tent, one of the largest in the world, set against the Margalla Hills.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Punjab, Pakistan · Asia
Rawalpindi is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Alipur, 15km from Faisal Mosque.
Rawalpindi is a major city located in Punjab, Pakistan. With a population of 3,357,612, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Rawalpindi sits in Pakistan. It's in the Asia/Karachi time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rawalpindi to your route.
Rawalpindi, colloquially known as Pindi, is the third-largest city in the Pakistani province of Punjab and the fourth-most populous city in Pakistan. Located along the Soan River in north-western Punjab, Rawalpindi lies adjacent to Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, and the two are jointly known as the "twinRead more
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Rawalpindi is located on the Pothohar Plateau and is close to the ancient city of Taxila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was founded in 1493 by a Gakhar chief and remained a small town until the 18th century. Following annexation of Punjab by the East India Company in 1849, Rawalpindi became the largest garrison town of the Northern Command of the British Indian Army with the establishment of the Rawalpindi Cantonment. It was granted municipal status in 1867. Following the independence of Pakistan on 14 August 1947, the city became home to the General Headquarters (GHQ) of the Pakistan Army.
Rawalpindi also served as the secondary capital of Pakistan, under Ayub Khan, before new capital was established in Islamabad. Rawalpindi is linked to the national highways through the M-1 and M-2 motorways, and serves as a major logistics and transportation centre for northern Pakistan. The city is home to historic havelis and temples, and serves as a hub for tourists visiting Azad Kashmir, Taxila and Gilgit-Baltistan.
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Rawalpindi is located in Punjab, Pakistan, Asia. The coordinates are 33.5973 latitude, 73.0479 longitude.
Rawalpindi has a population of approximately 3,357,612 people, making it a major city in Pakistan.
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A strikingly modern mosque shaped like a desert tent, one of the largest in the world, set against the Margalla Hills.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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