Explore Beautiful Margalla Hills Through These Hiking Trails In Islamabad

Home » Tourism » Explore Beautiful Margalla Hills Through These Hiking Trails In Islamabad There are not many capital cities in the world which are so close to nature and come closer to the beauty of Islamabad. The federal capital of Pakistan is surrounded by green hills on two sides making it convenient for people to enjoy urban life and nature in close proximity. The authorities in the city have made it very much possible for the residents of the twin cities to easily access the forest of Margalla Hills safely on their own using hiking trails. This blog enlists all the hiking trails in Islamabad that you can climb on any given day. Let’s take a look. Hiking Trails In Islamabad Margalla Hills are the continuation of the Himalayan Mountain Range and have fertile land. The mountains are covered with herbaceous plants and trees and provide shelter to various animals and birds. Every year, a lot of tourists and locals head to trails on Margalla Hills to take hikes as a healthy activity and to explore nature. With the summer easing out and the weather becoming pleasant, the hiking season is upon us. Islamabad is gorgeous at this time of the year, and it is the perfect time to bring out your hiking boots and check out some of the most beautiful trails in the country. The best part is, if you live in Islamabad or Rawalpindi, you don’t even have to use up your vacation days for these hikes but if you are from adjacent cities, hiking any of these trails will be worth your time. There are multiple trails so don’t get confused. Trail 3 This is one of the most popular trails as it has variants for all levels of hiking. Whether you’re a first-timer or a hardened trekker, Trail 3 has various branches for you. Trail 3 starts on the right side of Margalla Road opposite Sector-F and can be easily found on Google Maps. The total climb of Trail 3 is 6.1 kilometres and takes less than 2 hours for average hikers to reach the endpoint depending on the number of stops they make on their way. The trail leads you to Pir Sohawa, with its