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 Abbottabad
is the most
exquisite major city
of Pakistan not far
from Islamabad. It
is north-west of
Islamabad just 65
miles away on a
beautful road that
leads to
Muzaffarabad,
capital of the
Pakistani controlled
Kashmir (Azad
Kashmir), the Kaghan
Valley, Gilgit,
Skardu and China.
This city is at the
begining of the
world famous "slik
route", that is now
considerd as a
living wonder of the
world. This road
ultimately leads to
mountains like the
K2, Nanga Parbat and
many other world's
highest mountains
that are more than
8,000 metres above
the sea level.
Abbottabad is also
home to the Pakistan
Miltary Academy (PMA),
Kakool. So be aware
that there is a
large military
presence in the
town.
Evergreen Abbotabad
has a cooler weather
in the summer and
snowfall in the
winter. A lot of
fresh water springs
and surrounding snow
top mountains.
Abbottabad is also
known as city of
schools and colleges
there are 33 medical
colleges in pakistan
while 5 of them are
in abbottabad it is
a beautifull city.
Its lovely to go up
to the top of Shimla
Pahari and look down
upon Abbottabad and
hear the sounds of
the town wafting
upwards.
Getting Around
Abbottabad offers
several country's
most aesthetic
travelling
possibilities.
Tthandiani is the
most renowned and a
real scenic
detination only 2
hours drive from
Abbottabad. The
alpine scenery,
forests, lanscape
and climate;
everything a perfact
mountain picnic spot
should have is there
at Thandiani. A
well-maintained
zig-zag road from
Abbottabad to
Thandiani entertains
travellers
 throughout the way.
Thandiani is also
the highest place in
Abbottabad division.
Standing over the
Thandiani, if the
weather is clear,
its a possible view
of Nanga Parbat and
other high mountains
of Northern Areas,
Kohistan and Kaghan
regions.
There is a lovely,
extremely charming
and easy 2 - 3 days
trek to Nathia Gali.
Although, this trek
is considered to be
a little dangerous
because of wild
fauna along the way,
but can be done
safely by having
permission to stay
in 2 rest houses on
the trek by forest
department.
Nathia Gali is
another great option
to visit. Equal of
better in beauty of
Thandiani,
Nathiagali offers a
multiple day stay
because of its
natural aatractions.
Well furnished
hotels and rest
houses provide
almost every demand
of life as per
visitor's
requirement. Various
public and private
transport is also
available for any
further Get Around
in the region.
Shimla Pahari is the
highest place in the
Abbottabad city
offers allround
views throught the
region and whole
city. It can be an
easy walk from the
main Abbottabad
city.
Ilyasi Mosque is
renowned for its
round the year
natural fresh water.
This mosque is also
famous for its
different
architectural
design. A very
important and
delicious charm of
Ilyasi Mosque is
'Hot Pakorras'. A
few shops offer this
fresh hot and
perhaps the most
tasty 'Pakorras' in
Pakistan.
As Abbottabad is the
most advanced and
modren city on the
Karakoram Highway,
there can be many
accessible
destinations
throughout the Upper
Punjab, NWFP, AJ&K
and Northern Areas
of Pakistan. Also,
there can be many
trekking
possibilities in the
areas for those who
are fit and love
mountain walks. |
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