Raja Bazaar
راجہ بازار
The core market of Rawalpindi's old city. Its narrow lanes are packed with fabric, spices, jewellery and food stalls, full of the lively atmosphere of a South Asian old town.
Raja Bazaar is the oldest and busiest commercial district in Rawalpindi. From the centre, specialised lanes radiate outward for textiles, dried fruit and spices, copperware, wedding jewellery and second-hand books. Some colonial-era buildings and remnants of a Hindu temple also remain. People, cars and motorbikes crowd together, so it is very congested. It is best visited during the day, with belongings kept secure and clothing kept modest. Try the kebabs, sweets and milk tea. It is about 30 to 40 minutes by taxi from Islamabad, and you can also reach a nearby stop by Metrobus.
Opening hours
About 10:00 AM–9:00 PM (some shops closed on Fri)
Nearby sights
- Pakistan Army Museum
- Shakarparian
- Pakistan Museum of Natural History
- Lok Virsa Heritage Museum
- Pakistan Monument
- Rawal Lake
- Golra Sharif Shrine
- Faisal Mosque