Sublime Northern
Margalla Hills landscape

Islamabad / Murree

Margalla Hills

Also known as Margalla Hills National Park

Getting there · ~0.5 hrs from IslamabadView map
LandmarksIslamabad / Murree
From Islamabad~0.5 hrs
From Lahore~5.5 hrs
Elevation1000 m
VisitFull day
Best monthsApr, May, Sep, Oct

Access

Getting there

15 km

Distance

~0.5 hrs

Drive

Last mile

Trailheads from Islamabad sectors and viewpoint roads.

Road City-to-trailhead roads good; trails muddy after rain.

How people go

  • Private car

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    ~0.5 hrs

    Road approach from Islamabad toward Islamabad; confirm seasonal closures.

  • Jeep / 4x4

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    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.

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  • Ideal
  • Crowded
  • Risky
  • Closed
  • Unknown

The Margalla Hills are Islamabad’s backyard ridge park - numbered trails, Daman-e-Koh and Pir Sohawa viewpoints, and the usual first hike before heading north.

On the ground

What to expect

  • Facilities

    Basic

  • Permit

    Not required

  • Entry fee

    Confirm locally

Facilities Basic trail facilities; cafes at main viewpoints.

The story

Margalla National Park wraps the capital’s northern skyline. Trail 3 and neighbours are popular morning walks; carry water and start early in summer heat. Wildlife and monsoon slip risk are real - stay on marked paths. Use it as acclimatization and fitness, not as a substitute for high-altitude trip prep.

On the map

Margalla Hills

33.76070, 73.06560 · Open in OpenStreetMap

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