Margalla Hills National Park | Islamabad’s Backyard Paradise
🌿 Park Basics 📌Location: Northwest of Islamabad (Karakoram foothills)📅Established: 1980, merging Margalla Hills + Rawal Lake Local Nickname: "Islamabad’s Garden" 🌳 🚗 How to Get There Easiest Route: Drive Seventh Avenue to its endpoint at the hills🌳Must-Visit Spot: Mid-Hill Park viewpoint (perfect cityscape photos!) 🍽️ Monal Restaurant Food: Meh 😕 (overpriced Pakistani dishes)View: Stunning! 🤩 Overlooks Islamabad + Faisal Mosque’s four minarets❗Pro Tip: Go for sunset drinks, skip dinner 🥾 Hike Like a Local Trail Start: Behind Monal (stone steps → wild path)🪟Local Culture: Fitness enthusiasts hike from base to summit daily! Photography Gold: 📸 Panoramic city views 🕌 Faisal Mosque framed by mountains❤️ Warm Encounters"Here, I met Pakistani friends who lined up for selfies with us—their hospitality shines brighter than the view!" #MargallaHills #HikePakistan #IslamabadViews#Pakistan#travel guide#Pakistan#Pakistan guide#travel diary#Islamabad#Margalla Hills National Park