Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan it is the most advanced and planned city which is equally important for local and international tourist, business men and students. There are many attractions for tourists to visit Islamabad for visitors there are verity of hotels which are as per international standards, guest house and quality markets are available. The best destination we are going to introduce is Margalla Hills.
Margalla Hills:
It is situated in Islamabad and you can say Islamabad is valley of
Margalla hills. They are lush green mountains the maximum height of peak is about
1000 meters which also receives snow fall in winter while the average height is
650 meters. The name of highest peak is Tilla Charouni. Margalla hills
consist of 250 to 300 species of plant which consist of trees, shrubs,
herbs, climbers, grasses and fodder crops. The famous trees are Pine
tree, Quercus leucotrichophora, Eucalyptus, Peepal trees,
and Paper Mulberry.
Place To Visit In Margalla Hills:
There are various places to visit in Margalla hill although some
of them have their own identity.
1- Peer Sohawa:
It is the most famous picnic spot in Margalla hill people divided
it in to two parts one is Old and new peer sohawa. The road come from F-6 near
Jinnah super market to peer sohawa whole road is single you can see many
monkeys around the road. Both side of road have lush green and dark Jungle. The
most visited place in peer sohawa is Monal hotel although there are few more
restaurants but the Monal
hotel is one of famous
hotel in Peer sohawa. There are two villages near it when you go to peer sohawa
on the way you can see Talhar and Gokeena where you found the gulch of crystal
clear water in summer young boys use to swim on this amazing gulch. In 2005
peer sohawa receives 8 inches of snow falling which attracts thousands of
tourists to visit Margalla hills. The main issue to visit peer sohawa is the
parking problem on weekend.
2- Daman-e-Koh:
It is the nearest place from Islamabad city to visit even you can
reach by walk from F-6 to Daman-e-koh a walking track from zoo leads you to
daman-e-koh which is also short cut you can reach there with in 45 minutes to 1
hour maximum. In earlier time Daman-e-Koh was not too much established but now
there is a wide car parking as compare to peer sohawa after park your car you
can sit on train car which drop you near hotels. The atmosphere of place is
very pleasant. Grass of park is shiny and cozy along with color full flowers.
There are two viewpoints one is for Rawal lake view and other is in front side
for whole city where you can use binoculars by putting coin in
it. Daman-e-koh is good photogenic place where picture from any camera gives
perfect results. You can plan one day tour along with family in peaceful and
lovely environment and you going to love it.
3- Said-pur Village:
It is the valley of Margalla hills which have the oldest house and
temple of Hindus. Now government of Pakistan have established and re-built the
heritage of Hindus in the village which attracts tourists to visit those
historical buildings. In village there is also one heritage center built by the
government on which historical items related to old said-pur village and some Art of Pakistan is displayed.
There are many gift shops and restaurants in village which are neat and clean
having quality food and services. You can see Monal hotel (peer-sohawa) right
at the top of Said-pur village. It is the best place for family visit they
visit Daman-e-loh and take meal from Said-pur village.
4- Bari Imam:
Although it is not an tourism spot it is related to religious
place. Muslim come here to full fill their desires by giving Niaz and Salam to
the Syed Abdul Latif Kazmi who's tomb is famous as Bari Imam. They believe that by
praying in front of his tomb ALLAH hopefully accept their wishes. Many people
not come here to pray or desire but they just came to visit a place. You can
see small Bazaar out of the Bari Imam building gate from where people get food
in cheap price for distribution. There are many small shops having different
kind of gifts which you can bring for your family and friends. It is also very
suitable place for family visit you can also access the nearest place Shahdra
from here.
How To Access Islamabad:
If you are coming from out of city you can come to following bus
stations Faizabad bus stand, Karachi
Company, Peer wadhai, Bahara ko and Golra mor. If you want to come through
train there are few station the nearest station is I-9 industrial Area station
and Rawalpindi Cant station other stations are Gujjar khan, Mandra, and
Chaklala station. If you are coming from out of country you have to take flights
to Islamabad directly
from other cities and from out of country.
