Rawalpindi is located on the Potohar Plateau, known for its ancient Buddhist heritage especially in its neighboring town Taxila- a UNESCO world heritage site. The city was destroyed during the invasion of Mahmud of Ghazni. The city was conquered by British Raj in 1849, and in 1851 became the largest garrison town of the British Indian Army hence retaining its status as a major military city. Rawalpindi is the 4th largest city in Pakistan. It is in Punjab province and is located in the Potohar region of Pakistan. Rawalpindi is also known as Pindi. Pindi is also known as a twin city along with the capital Islamabad. People in Pindi speak, Potohari, Majhi, Pahari, Shahpuri, Dhani, and Kashmiri. The nearby town Taxila has a Guinness World Record for its world oldest civilization and university.
In terms of assassination, Rawalpindi has a great history. The city has two main roads. Grand Truck Road and Murree road. Murree Road is a hot spot for many religious and political events. Rawalpindi has its significance in terms of its forces headquarters. It has headquarters of the Pakistan Army, Pakistan Air Force, and also has an active airbase in Chaklala Cantt Rawalpindi. Rawalpindi (Village of Rawals) occupies the site of an old village inhabited by the Rawals, a group of yogis. The Bazars here offer exciting bargains. There are no bars in Rawalpindi. It has a strong colonial influence.
Plan a trip to Raja Bazaar, Bara Bazar, and Murree road. The traffic is the only thing that is horrible in Rawalpindi. Other famous places are Ayub Park, Bahria Town, Mini Golf Club, Karting track, Luxury spa. Jinnah Park, Cinepax, Taxila train station are also some famous places in Rawalpindi. Also, Pindi boys are very famous in the whole world now due to their biking Acrobats and the way they carry themselves. How they eat, speak is loved by many in the whole country.
There are famous places where you can buy stuff for use. Sadder Bazar, Gakhar Plaza, Jabbar tailors, Metro shoes, Sheikh’s Mall, Mid-way Centrum shopping mall. Pindi offers excellent places for top Pakistani food and cheaper rate than Islamabad. Rahat bakers, Namak Mandi, Mei Kong, Texas Steak house, Savour foods, Kala Khan Nehari house, Mini Golf Club restaurant (Sizzle’n’spice). Rawalpindi has many old hospitals, universities, and parks which made the city more important in terms of health. Pindi shows the cultural heritage of Punjab which is famous for its dishes. Rawalpindi is chaotic and relatively dust-free. The weather varies due to location. Rawalpindi faces moderate weather.
