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Dewal / Ghora Gali Falls landscape

Islamabad / Murree

Dewal / Ghora Gali Falls

Also known as Dewal Falls, Ghora Gali Waterfall

Getting there · ~2 hrs from IslamabadView map
WaterfallsIslamabad / Murree
From Islamabad~2 hrs
From Lahore~7 hrs
Elevation1500 m
VisitHalf day
Best monthsApr, May, Sep, Oct

Access

Getting there

60 km

Distance

~2 hrs

Drive

Last mile

Short walks from roadside pull-offs; confirm the active trail locally.

Road Murree foothill roads; trail mud after rain.

How people go

  • Private car

    Confirm fare locally

    ~2 hrs

    Road approach from Islamabad toward Murree / Ghora Gali; 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

Dewal / Ghora Gali falls are short foothill cascades near the Murree approach - easy day-trip distance from Islamabad when local paths are open.

At the falls

Approach & viewing

Approach Short walks from roadside pull-offs; confirm the active trail locally.

On the ground

What to expect

  • Facilities

    None on site

  • Permit

    Not required

  • Entry fee

    Confirm locally

Facilities None at the cascades; services in Murree or along the main road.

The story

Multiple small falls sit around the Ghora Gali / Dewal foothill zone. Names vary by local use - ask on the ground for the current path rather than relying on a single pin. Paths can be slippery after rain; footwear with grip matters more than distance.

On the map

Dewal / Ghora Gali Falls

33.90000, 73.35000 · Open in OpenStreetMap

Sleep

Where to stay

Base yourself in

  • Murree / Ghora Gali

Typical night

PKR 2,000-6,000 / night

  • Homestays
  • Camping / tents

Book vs walk-in I'd sleep in Murree / Ghora Gali and treat Dewal / Ghora Gali Falls as a half-day add-on unless you already have a valley base nearby. Peak weekends fill the obvious rooms first.

None at the cascades; services in Murree or along the main road.

Luggage

What to pack

Here's what I'd pack for Dewal / Ghora Gali Falls - day-stop kit, not expedition cosplay.

Essential

  • Daypack15-25L

    Water, layers, and a dry bag for the phone when spray gets ambitious.

  • Grip shoes1 pair

    Wet rock is optimistic about your balance. Skip smooth soles.

  • Light rain / wind shell1

    Spray soaks faster than weather apps admit.

  • Cash (PKR)Day float

    Parking, tea stalls, and surprise entry desks still love notes.

  • Sun protectionHat + SPF

    Bright rock bowls and high UV even on cool days.

Nice to have

  • Microfiber cloth / zip bag1

    Lens and phone insurance against mist.

  • Change of socks1 pair

    Optional, but future-you may send a thank-you note.

Money

Rough costs

Per person / day

PKR 1,500-5,000

Stay + simple meals + local hops

Ballpark for the outing itself - fuel share, snacks, parking or entry if any - not a full hotel night. Private jeeps and peak weekends lean high. Confirm locally.

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