Pir Sohawa

Islamabad Capital Territory · Pakistan

Pir Sohawa, Pakistan
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March–May, September–November
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A hilltop resort area high in the Margalla Hills above Islamabad, Pir Sohawa offers cool air and sweeping views over the capital and the surrounding valleys. Reached by a winding road climbing from Daman-e-Koh, it is dotted with restaurants and viewpoints that draw visitors for meals with a panorama. The elevated setting provides a marked contrast to the city below, and clear days reveal distant ridgelines fading into haze. Its accessibility and vistas make it a favoured escape for both dining and hillside walks near the capital.

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