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Ushu Forest landscape

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Ushu Forest

Getting there · ~11.5 hrs from IslamabadView map
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From Islamabad~11.5 hrs
From Lahore~16.5 hrs
Elevation2300 m
VisitHalf day
Best monthsApr, May, Sep, Oct

Access

Getting there

390 km

Distance

~11.5 hrs

Drive

Last mile

Road from Kalam into Ushu; walk roadside forest paths.

Road Upper Kalam road - seasonal beyond certain points.

How people go

  • Private car

    Confirm fare locally

    ~11.5 hrs

    Road approach from Islamabad toward Kalam; 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

Ushu Forest is the pine corridor above Kalam toward Mahodand approaches - shade walks and a cooler breath from the bazaar.

On the ground

What to expect

  • Facilities

    Basic

  • Permit

    Not required

  • Entry fee

    Confirm locally

Facilities Seasonal stalls; lodging in Kalam.

The story

Along the Ushu road from Kalam, forest sections offer short stops and picnic pull-offs before higher jeep country. It is an atmosphere stop more than a single pin. Combine with Mahodand or Gabral plans when roads allow.

On the map

Ushu Forest

35.48210, 72.58400 · Open in OpenStreetMap

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