Islamabad / Murree · Landmarks
Daman-e-Koh
Daman-e-Koh is Islamabad’s classic Margalla viewpoint - city lights below, short drives from F-sectors, and a warm-up before longer northern trips.
Plan this tripPractical notes
- Facilities
- Cafes and toilets at the viewpoint complex.
These notes are not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check closer to your dates.
Access
Getting there
15 km
Distance
~0.5 hrs
Drive
Last mile
Paved road to the viewpoint parking and terraces.
Road City hill road - usually open; busy on weekends.
When to go
Month-by-month access and crowding.
- Ideal
- Crowded
- Risky
- Closed
- Unknown
Daman-e-Koh is Islamabad’s classic Margalla viewpoint - city lights below, short drives from F-sectors, and a warm-up before longer northern trips.
On the ground
What to expect
Facilities
Developed
Permit
Not required
Entry fee
Confirm locally
Facilities Cafes and toilets at the viewpoint complex.
The story
On the Margalla ridge above Islamabad, Daman-e-Koh is the easiest viewpoint for residents and first-night arrivals. Crowds peak at sunset; mornings are quieter. Pair with Pir Sohawa or a Margalla trail rather than treating it as a full hiking day.
Photos
1 photo
On the map
Daman-e-Koh
Approximate coordinates — confirm the trailhead locally: 33.74460, 73.04960 · Open in OpenStreetMap
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