Sublime Northern
Pir Sohawa landscape

Islamabad / Murree

Pir Sohawa

Getting there · ~0.75 hrs from IslamabadView map
LandmarksIslamabad / Murree
From Islamabad~0.75 hrs
From Lahore~5.75 hrs
Elevation1000 m
VisitHalf day
Best monthsApr, May, Sep, Oct

Access

Getting there

20 km

Distance

~0.75 hrs

Drive

Last mile

Paved Margalla road to the ridge restaurants.

Road Hill road - fog possible in monsoon; usually open.

How people go

  • Private car

    Confirm fare locally

    ~0.75 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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  • Crowded
  • Risky
  • Closed
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Pir Sohawa sits higher on the Margallas than Daman-e-Koh - restaurant ridge views and a popular Islamabad evening drive.

On the ground

What to expect

  • Facilities

    Developed

  • Permit

    Not required

  • Entry fee

    Confirm locally

Facilities Restaurants and parking on the ridge.

The story

Above Daman-e-Koh, Pir Sohawa offers wider ridge air and dining terraces. It is a social viewpoint more than a wilderness trailhead. Go early or on weekdays if you want parking without a wait.

On the map

Pir Sohawa

33.75550, 73.06070 · Open in OpenStreetMap

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