Rawalpindi, Pakistan

15 Best Things to Do in Rawalpindi

Ayub National Park tops the list, and the rest of Rawalpindi follows, ranked by real visits.

We rank by how many travelers reviewed each place, across the 15 we track here. Updated monthly.

  1. Ayub National Park

    Park & nature

    Ayub National Park, also known as Ayub Park, is a large national park on the Grand Trunk Road in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

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  2. Kalyan Das Temple

    Religious site

    Kalyan Das Temple is a 19th-century Hindu temple in Kohati Bazaar, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It is known for its tall shikhara-like towers and interior murals and painted panels.

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  3. Flashman's Hotel

    Landmark

    Flashman's Hotel is a historic hotel on The Mall in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It was founded in 1888 and has a British barracks-style design with interior woodwork.

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  4. Christ Church, Rawalpindi

    Religious site

    Christ Church is an Anglican church on the main square near the GHQ in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

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  5. St. Paul's Church, Rawalpindi

    Religious site

    St. Paul's Church is a historic Protestant church situated in the heart of Rawalpindi Cantonment, built in the late 19th century.

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  6. St. Joseph's Cathedral, Rawalpindi

    Religious site

    St. Joseph's Cathedral stands as a prominent landmark in Rawalpindi, serving the city's Catholic community. Its neo-Gothic design features pointed arches, stained glass windows, and a tall spire.

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  7. Krishna Temple, Rawalpindi

    Religious site

    The Krishna Temple is a Hindu temple in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, located between the Rawalpindi railway station and Kabari Bazaar in Saddar.

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  8. Lal Haveli, Rawalpindi

    Landmark

    Lal Haveli is a historic red mansion in Rawalpindi, originally built as a royal residence. Its distinctive red facade and ornate architecture draw visitors who are keen to explore its regal past.

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  9. Haveli Sujan Singh

    Landmark

    Haveli Sujan Singh is a historic mansion in the congested Bhabra Bazar market of Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

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  10. Haveli Bagh-e-Sardaran Complex

    Landmark

    The Haveli Bagh-e-Sardaran Complex comprises a series of 19th-century havelis set within expansive gardens. Originally built for Sardar families, the complex showcases a blend of Sikh and British architectural styles.

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  11. Rawalpindi War Cemetery

    Landmark

    Rawalpindi War Cemetery is a peaceful resting place for over 1,500 Commonwealth soldiers who died in the two World Wars.

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  12. Liaquat National Bagh

    Park & nature

    Liaquat National Bagh is a historic public park in the heart of Rawalpindi, known for its well-maintained gardens and the prominent monument honoring Liaquat Ali Khan.

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  13. Allama Iqbal Park, Rawalpindi

    Park & nature

    Allama Iqbal Park is a 28-acre public urban park in Rawalpindi, located on Murree Road near the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

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  14. Jinnah Park

    Park & nature

    Jinnah Park is an amusement and public park on Airport Road in the Chaklala Cantonment suburb of Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

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  15. Pakistan Army Museum

    Museum

    The Pakistan Army Museum in Rawalpindi preserves the Pakistan Army's past through relics and pictures.

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