Islamabad / Murree · Landmarks
Pir Sohawa
Pir Sohawa sits higher on the Margallas than Daman-e-Koh - restaurant ridge views and a popular Islamabad evening drive.
Plan this tripPractical notes
- Facilities
- Restaurants and parking on the ridge.
These notes are not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check closer to your dates.
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.
When to go
Month-by-month access and crowding.
- Ideal
- Crowded
- Risky
- Closed
- Unknown
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.
Photos
1 photo
On the map
Pir Sohawa
Approximate coordinates — confirm the trailhead locally: 33.75550, 73.06070 · Open in OpenStreetMap
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How this guide was checked
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Current road, permit, and weather status: confirm locally. Conditions change.
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