Attock
Attock is a city in Punjab, Pakistan, not far from the national capital Islamabad.
The headquarters of the Attock District, it is the 36th largest city in the Punjab and the 61st largest city in the country, by population. The city was founded in 1908 several miles southeast of the historical city of Attock Khurd, which had been established by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century, and was initially named in honour of Sir Colin Campbell.
Getting to Attock
Attock is an 80km drive from Rawalpindi and 100km from Peshawar. From the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra, it's about 10km.
- 01Attock City Junction
Worth seeing
Just a few km outside of Attock city lies the small community of Attock Khurd (Little Attock). Sometimes called "the Gateway to Central Asia", this small town boasts the remains of a 16th-century fort, built by Akhbar the Great to protect passage of the Indus.
- 01Attock Fort
Built during the reign of Akbar the Great from 1581 to 1583 to protect the passage of the River Indus.
Things to do
There is a lot to do in Attock. Some parks in Attock are: Jinah Park Asfanyar Railway Park Wah Garden
Where to eat
It's traditional to eat peanuts in this district.
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