Field guides / Islamabad Capital Territory / Islamabad / Shakarparian
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Islamabad
Islamabad District · Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Shakarparian
Islamabad's hill park by Zero Point, home of the Pakistan Monument and the 23 March parade ground.
Shakarparian is a hill and national park near the Zero Point Interchange in Islamabad. The Pakistan Monument and its museum stand here, and its parade ground hosts the Pakistan Day Parade every 23 March.
Why go
- ✦The Pakistan Monument and museum
- ✦The Pakistan Day parade ground
- ✦Views over Islamabad and Rawalpindi
- ✦Close to Lok Virsa and the Rose and Jasmine Garden
About
Gakhar families lived on the hill before 1947; in 1960–61 they were moved to make way for a park for the new capital. The Capital Development Authority is replanting it with native species such as pine, replacing paper mulberry, which causes pollen allergies in spring. The Rose and Jasmine Garden, the Pakistan Museum of Natural History and Lok Virsa are all nearby.
How to Reach
Near the Zero Point Interchange, Islamabad.
Responsible Travel
Respect local communities and site rules.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, October to April.
Getting there, Near the Zero Point Interchange, Islamabad.
Allow, Two to three hours with the Monument.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Shakarparian, within 5 km.
