Experience in Rawalpindi, Pakistan by Maryam

What is it like to live in Rawalpindi? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Great! Yes. Pleasant weather all seasons which is not common in any other city like Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Just an hour or so drive away from hill stations Murree Nathia Gali. Malls, cinemas, restraunts and parks. This is the city of old and new schools and colleges. Main attractions: Ayub National Park (world famous natural park) Pakistan Army Museum. Old civilization like Taxila is just a drive away and much much more

What is the student lifestyle like in Rawalpindi?

City is packed with different Government and Private schools and colleges providing quality education. Few reknown medical colleges RMC, AMC and many private ones. Engineering institute s NUST MES. Fatima Jinnah Women University. Home tuitions, tuition academies are available to meet competitive academic environment.

How much does it cost to live in Rawalpindi?

For good living for a per 30,000 to 100000 PKR per month

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Rawalpindi? Is there any advice you can give?

At times. Rents are high but one can find affordable ones

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Excess of fruit dry fruits, vegetables dairy products, bakeries and much much more
Daal chawal, Bar BQ, chaat, golgappy,fruit chaat kulfa, kulfi, kheer,

What places would you recommend visiting in Rawalpindi?

GIGA Mall, Ayub Park, CineGold, Jinnah Park

Is it good to eat out in Rawalpindi? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Yes, Tehzeeb bakers, Bread n Butter, Jameel sweets, Marhaba lalkurti, Papasalis Jinnah Park, McDonalds, Many new restraunts in Bahria Town and DHA.

Is the nightlife good in Rawalpindi? Where is good to go?

Yes, nightlife here hoteling, shopping, cinemas with friends, visiting relatives, sports clubs etc.

What advice would you give future students heading to Rawalpindi?

BeaconHouse, Headstart, Army Public School and Colleges, Fauji Foundation School, college and University, APCOM, NUST, Rifah International University, Islamic International Medical college, RMC, are highly recommended