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Ayubia National Park landscape

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Ayubia National Park

Getting there · ~2.75 hrs from IslamabadView map
LandmarksHazara
From Islamabad~2.75 hrs
From Lahore~7.75 hrs
Elevation2600 m
VisitFull day
Best monthsApr, May, Sep, Oct

Access

Getting there

95 km

Distance

~2.75 hrs

Drive

Last mile

Access from Nathiagali / Ayubia roadheads; some trails start at chairlift stations.

Road Hill roads into park edges; trail conditions vary after monsoon.

How people go

  • Private car

    Confirm fare locally

    ~2.75 hrs

    Road approach from Islamabad toward Nathiagali; confirm seasonal closures.

  • Jeep / 4x4

    Confirm fare locally

    Last-mile jeep may be required depending on weather and road cutoffs.

Last verified: 9 Aug 2026

When to go

Month-by-month access and crowding.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
  • Ideal
  • Crowded
  • Risky
  • Closed
  • Unknown

Ayubia National Park protects Galyat forest ridges above Nathiagali - chairlift views, Pipeline Track access, and cooler day walks from the hill stations.

On the ground

What to expect

  • Facilities

    Basic

  • Permit

    Not required

  • Entry fee

    Confirm locally

Facilities Seasonal stalls and park entry points; lodging in Nathiagali.

The story

The park wraps the ridges between Nathiagali and nearby Galyat towns. Most visitors combine a chairlift or short walk with a Nathiagali overnight. Trails get muddy after rain; carry layers even in summer. Confirm chairlift operations on the day.

On the map

Ayubia National Park

34.05940, 73.39920 · Open in OpenStreetMap

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