Boat owner: Only 600 ($10) rupees for one hour boat ride, sir. I will take you there, there there et al.

Me: The last guy was asking for 400 rupees and you 600. why?

Boat owner: “well you know sir his boat is old and makes lot of noise. You don’t want to be disturbed by noise when you are out their enjoying the scenery. Do you?” He continues, “My boat is new, runs on petrol, got nice cushioned seats”,  and so the bragging continues.

To sum up we got a boat at 260 rupees for an hour long trip.

Well one thing is for sure, we did enjoy the sceneray.

Do you know that Khanpur dam was built over a village. People of the village were moved to another location, though. Now, when the water in the Dam goes below the required level, you can see the remains of the village. I got the chance to look at one of the remains of a Masjid on our boat ride.

An Island, so to speak in the middle of the Khanpur Dam

This Masjid is partially drowned in the water for half of the year. Regular prayers are not held here as people don’t have an easy access to it.

The goat  posed for us,  I couldn’t deny a her a photo shoot. I knew, I would feel bad about it later.

On your way back you can find shabby  shops or restaurants, where you can get  snacks or deep fried fresh water fish.

The twin cities have two distinct environments. Islamabad being clean, quite and sober (no life after sunset); where as Rawalpindi has all the traffic, pollution and the zing.

When you are in Islamabad you cannot miss seeing Fasial Masjid. Due to its’ distinct architecture, it can be seen from miles away.

Faisal Masjid can accommodate 3,00,000 worshipers in its main hall, alone.

The next best thing is visiting Margalla Hills, which are at the backdrop of Faisal Masjid.

Daman-e-Koah is a Park in Margalla Hills, at an altitude of 2100 feet and one can have an amazing view of Islamabad.  A musician playing Rubab (a traditional musical Instrument) and the sound of the chords swaying with direction of the a cool breeze made each moment a lasting one. Too bad,  the musician was camera shy and didn’t want his picture taken.

Park at the Base

A view that is popular with every ameture photographer

If you are in a muslim country you will always find a dedicated place for muslim worshippers  to pray, be it malls, amuzement parks, hotels you just name it. Daman E Koh is no different

Masjid for Worshippers

You can find refreshments children play area et al. But here is what you wouldn’t find in any other part of the world a Paan seller. Dressed like the people in the era of Mughals. Though it looked funny but  interesting aswell; not forgetting this  guy means business charged us 40% extra for a pan.

Paan Seller ... the (you name it)

At last the view from the top. Though there are North and south sides but here I will only add one.

A glimpse of Islamabad from the top.

Oh not forgetting, an unwanted guest. This chap didn’t leave until we gave him a snack. Whew

An Unwanted guest

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To say the least about Pakistan; I would say  it is a color(colour) loving country. I will prove you why.

Church in the background, with the art work done by local art college in the foreground

So what do you think. Am  I right?? Still more to come stay connected.

EID MUBARAK to you all.

You can find some more picshereand here

Eid Prayers in Dubai.

This year the Eid is declared on the 29th Ramadan, so we have Eid tomorrow. Now you can imagine whats happening out their in the market.  Below are some of the pics from Dubai and Pakistan

Sweets are out

.... more sweets

Warm Welcome .... South Style

More of Illegal Parking ... you know what happens next.

The name is what got my attention. Saloons are full as well

From Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

... another one from Pakistan

Eid Mubarak to Everyone

No matter how little or how much I stuff myself up,  I am still bound to get hungry by 10 AM. So be patient, things will come to you with their own sweet time.

Human being do bad deeds which are plain unnecessary and one can live without them. But we still do them because most of the bad deeds have become our habits.

Well that’s what I have learnt. If you want to share your thoughts please do so?

During the Month of Ramadan, the gates of Heaven are wide open

The presence of Muslims in the Masjid, can be seen way after the prayer times.

..... getting attached to the Holy Qura'an and asking for forgiveness

The nights of Ramadan are filled with the light of guidance.

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Chairs Up !!

In majority of the Muslim World, almost all the food outlets are closed during the day in the Holy Month of Ramadan. But to serve Non Muslims “Take Away” services are always available.

Nope.The workers are not on strike.

In a community service such as above; the Iftar Spread has Dates, Fruits, Juice, water and a hot meal.

Prophet Mohammed said that one who gives food for a fasting person to break his fast, he will receive the same reward as of the him (fasting person).

Dates a "must" for Iftar.

Ramdan Kareem