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History of Abbottabad
Travel Guide to Abbottabad From a tourist point of view abbottabad is noted for its verdant parks, gardens, golf course and pine covered hills, apart
from this it is full of educational institutions and Academies. Its
importance lies in the fact that it serves as an important gateway to
almost all-beautiful places in Pakistan. The formidable Karakorams
& the enchanting Himalayas can be approached from Abbottabad. The
importance of this city has diminished with the completion of Karakoram
Highway because in the past the only track available to reach the
majestic Karakoram, was through Babusar Pass, which in its turn, could
only be approached through Abbottabad. In spite of this development,
the city continues to be a transit city for tourists. Abbottabad is the
junction from where one can go to places like Hunza, Gilgit, Skardu and
Indus Kohistan, of the Karakoram Range. One can easily reach Swat,
Swati Kohistan, Dir and Chitral of the Hindukush Range along with
Naran, Saif-ul-Muluk, Shogran and Babusar Pass of the Himalayan Range.
Neelum, Lipa and Jhelum Valley of beautiful Azad Kashmir are also
connected through Abbottabad. While
other hill stations are deserted during winter this place is blessed
with visitors due to the bracing winter season. The place has beautiful
gardens like; Jinnah Garden, Ladies Garden etc maintained by the local
Cantonment Board. The splendid stretch of turf promises plenty of room
for polo, football, hockey and golf. At the back of the station towards
the west is the Brigade Center, which is an ideal place ideal for walks
and picnic. The Cantonment area of Abbottabad is still very British. The European bungalows, the club, the church and cemetery are
still there. Abbottabad, apart from being famous for its educational institutions and Military Academy, also serves as the gateway to
almost all beautiful places in Pakistan. The formidable Karakorams, the enchanting HImalayas and the deadly Hindukush, can also be approached from Abbottabad. Though
the importance of the city has been diminished a little by the
completion of Karakoram Highway because, in the past, the only track
available to reach Karakoram was through Babusar Pass, which in its
turn, could only be approached through Abbottabad. In
spite of this development, the city continues to be a transit city for
the tourists. Abbottabad is the junction from where one can go to
places like Hunza, Gilgit, Skardu and Indus Kohistan, of the Karakoram
Range. One can reach Swat, Swati Kohistan, Dir and Chitral of the
Hindukush Range. And one can approach Naran, Saif-ul-Muluk, Shogran and
Babusar Pass of the Himalayan Range. Neelum, Lipa and Jhelum Valley of
beautiful Azad Kashmir are also connected through Abbottabad. While
other hill stations are deserted during winter this place has visitors
due to the bracing winter. The place has beautiful gardens, Jinnah
Garden, Ladies Garden and another garden maintained by the Cantonment
Board. To the splendid stretch of turf with plenty of room for polo,
football, hockey and golf. At the back of the station to the west is
the Brigade Centre, ideal for walks and picnic. The Cantonment area of Abbottabad is still very British. The European bungalows, the club, the church and cementery are
still there. Abbottabad
is an hour's drive from Nathia Gali, the summer capital of the North
West Frontier Province, which is from Nathia Gali to Abbottabad is
about 34 km dropping steeply through the beautiful valleys with few
trees to the river bed. Abbottabad
is named after its founder James Abbot, Hazara's first British Deputy
Commissioner. It is at a distance of 121 km from Islamabad via Hasan
Abdal. It is 1220 meters above sea level and is situated at the
crossroads of most of the areas of tourist interest in Pakistan like
Nathiagali, Murree, Thandiani, Kaghan valley, Swat valley, Skardu,
Gilgit and Khunjrab. Taxila, one of the most important archaeological
treasures of the subcontinent is not very far from here. There are two
hills towering above Abbottabad, Shimla Peak and Sarban Peak. There are
very fine panoramic views of the town and its surroundings from Shimla
Peak. The famous Pakistan Military Academy is on the hill to the
north-east side of the town. Shimla Park located on a nearby hill with
a pine forest is well worth a visit. Abbottabad has still a very
British air with its European style bungalows, the club, the church and
the cemetery. Abbottabad as Gateway to Silk Route. Abbottabad is a small neat and clean town in a spacious valley surrounded by green hills. It is a popular summer resort, located at the end of Murree-Abbottabad hill tract at a height of 1,220 meters, noted for its verdant parks, gardens, golf course and pine covered hills. Abbottabad, apart from being famous for its educational institutions and Military Academy , also serves as the gateway to most beautiful places in Pakistan . The formidable Karakorams, the enchanting Himalayas and the deadly Hindukush, can also be approached from Abbottabad. Though the importance of the city has been diminished a little by the completion of Karakoram Highway because, in the past, the only track available to reach Karakoram was through Babusar Pass , which in its turn, could only be approached through Abbottabad. In spite of this development, the city continues to be a transit city for tourists. Abbottabad is the junction from where one can go to places like Hunza, Gilgit, Skardu and Indus Kohistan, of the Karakoram Range . One can reach Swat, Swati Kohistan, Dir and Chitral of the Hindukush Range . One can approach Naran, Saif-ul-Muluk Lake , Shogran and Babusar Pass of the Himalayan Range . Neelum, Lipa and Jhelum Valley of beautiful Azad Kashmir are also connected through Abbottabad. While other hill stations are deserted during winter this place has visitors due to the bracing winter. The place has beautiful gardens, Jinnah Garden , Ladies Garden and another garden maintained by the Cantonment Board. To the splendid stretch of turf with plenty of room for polo, football, hockey and golf. At the back of the station, to the West, is the Brigade Center , ideal for walks and picnic. The Cantonment area of Abbottabad is still very British. The European bungalows, the club, the church and cemetery are still there. Abbottabad is an hour's drive from Nathiagali, the summer capital of the North West Frontier Province , emerging steeply through beautiful valleys with trees right to the riverbed. A cluster of four small hill stations of Khanaspur, Khairagali, Changlagali and Ghora Dhaka is called Ayubia and was named after former President Ayub Khan. The complex is spread over an area of 26 KM. The central place of Ghora Dhaka has Chair Lifts, which gives a panoramic and mesmerizing view of the surrounding. Ayubia is 38 KM from Abbottabad. Dungagali is a picturesque small resort situated on the slopes of the Mukshpuri hill (2,376 meters.). It commands a charming view of a series of wooded spurs projecting towards the river Jhelum on the western side. From Dungagali one can climb the 2,813 meters peak of Mukhshpuri , which is the highest point in the range. Natural springs abound on the slopes. It is 34 KM from Abbottabad. Nathiagali is clad in pine, walnut, oak and maple trees, is the prettiest hill resort in the Galliat region. It can be approached both from Murree and Abbottabad. It is 32 KM from Abbottabad as well as from Murree. Nathiagali is 2501 meter above sea level and is surrounded by lush green lofty mountains. Breathtaking landscapes, spring water and fresh air make it one of the most peaceful hill stations in Pakistan . Thandiani means “cold” in the local language. Therefore being a cool place it got the name of “Thandiani”. It is 2,700 meters above sea level on a small plateau surrounded by pine forests. This beautiful spot can easily be approached from Abbottabad, and is 31 KM from main Abbottabad City and 25 KM from Thandiani-Nathiagali crossing. The drive takes more or less 80 minutes from Abbottabad with lovely views on both sides of the road. The road rises more than 1,219 meters above Abbottabad. On the way along with tall majestic pine trees you come across groups of monkeys. The major place on the way is Kalapani at 23 KM from Abbottabad. It has a beautiful local Dak bungalow. Hule Ka Danna is about two KM North of Thandiani. It is one of the most beautiful glades in the region
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