1st South Asian Conference
of Physiological Societies
&
11th
Biennial Conference of Pakistan Physiological Society
on
PHYSIOLOGY
UPDATES
‘Trends, Opportunities & Challenges’
Islamabad,
Pakistan
November 10-12, 2008
Our Heaven on Earth is Looking Forward to Your Visit!
City
of Islamabad
Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is located against the backdrop
of Margalla Hills at the northern edge of Potohar Plateau. It is lush green,
spacious and beautiful. It is modern and carefully planned city. The city of
Islamabad also offers some very important sites in the neighbourhood, which are
worth seeing. There are ample opportunities for walking, jogging, hiking and
trekking around Islamabad in the Margalla Hills.
Shah Faisal Mosque
This beautiful mosque was designed by a renowned Turkish Architect,
Vedat Dalokay and named after the late King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. It is
spread over 1,89,705 sq. meters with 88 meters high minarets and 40 meters high
main prayer hall. The main prayer hall can accommodate 10,000 persons while the
covered porticos and verandas can take over 24,000 worshipers. The main
courtyard has space for 40,000 people.
Lok
Virsa Museum
The Lok Virsa (National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage) works towards preserving the living folk and traditional culture of Pakistan. Its Folk Heritage Museum, located near Shakarparian Hills, has a large display of embroidered costumes, jewellery, woodwork, metal work, block printing, ivory and bone work. Traditional architecture facades exhibiting such skills as fresco, mirror work, marble inlay, tile mosaic and stucco tracery are also displayed at Lok Virsa Heritage.
Taxila
Gandhara remains had once been the hallowed centre of Buddhism, the cradle of the world famous Gandhara sculpture, culture and learning. Lying in Haro River valley. Taxila, the main centre of Gandhara, is over 3,000 years old as it had attracted the attention of the great conqueror, Alexander in 327 BC, when it was a province of the powerful Achaemenian Empire. Pilgrims and travellers were attracted to Gandhara from as far as China and Greece.
Taxila Museum is world famous for Buddha sculptures. It has a especial section for Buddha remains which vastly attracts people from all over the world.
Visiting Taxila Museum and areas around is a dream of tourists, especially from South and East Asia where Buddhism is dominant.
Murree
Hills
It is one and a half hours drive to Murree from Islamabad on the 55 km well carpeted winding road. Murree, known as the Queen of Hills is 2,413 meters high. Perhaps, the most sought out is the beautiful Nathiagali, 32 km from Murree and perched 2501 meters high. Ayubia, 29 km from Murree, is famous for its chair lift. Bhurban, which is 9 km from Murree, is known for its nine-hole golf course, panoramic view of the forested hills around and a 5-star hotel.
Murree is Pakistan's most popular hill station. It is situated at a distance of 50 kilometers Northeast of the capital Islamabad in the foot hills of Himalayas. Situated at an altitude of 7,500 feet above sea level and affectionately called Queen of the hills, Murree is known for its cool climate, lush green scenery, alpine forests and windy roads. Adjacent to Murree is the Galliat region of North West Frontier Province which includes Nathiagalli, Ayubia, Khanspur, Dunga Galli, Khairagalli and Changla Galli. Murree and Galliat are inseparable both geographically, culturally, linguistically as well as from the point of view of the tourists. Murree serves as a gateway to these areas. In recent years Bhurban and New Murree, Patriata have also developed as tourist centre. The whole Murree Galliat region is know throughout South Asia for its scenic beauty and fascinating greenery. Mountains overhung with pines and and oaks, bubbling with gurgling springs, crisscrossed by rivulets, dotted with sprawling lawns and orchards overloaded with fruits present spectacle of Paradise on earth.
Fort
Rohtas
Rohtas Fort is 109 km from Rawalpindi. It is located about 6 km southwest of Dina Town. The fort is one of the most impressive historical monuments in Pakistan. It was built by Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri, between 1540 and 1547 AD. It served as a huge fortified base for military operations against Gakkhars by Sher Shah Suri. It was later used by Mughal emperor Akbar and Sikhs. Within the huge terraced rampart walls with robust bastions and twelve gates, is located another fortress, palaces and ancillary buildings.
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