Mountains rising east of Kahuta in Rawalpindi District enclose lush green valleys dissected by water channels. These are sub-Himalayan varieties that receive above sixty percent of rain during the summer monsoons. Kahuta and Kotli Sattian are located at heights ranging between 3000 to 6000 feet above sea level and the
These hikes occurred in the lush green landscape of AJK with water courses flowing from close to their sources. They define the valleys and bound the mountain ranges which generally rise towards north and east. A much-improved road network connects the popular touristic attractions: mountain tops and terraces with flowing
Village Narar is located on an extended plateau around 6000 feet above the sea level with a sharp escarpment with prominent rocks and steep drops. Located in Tehsil Kahuta, about 70 kilometers from Islamabad, it is a tourist attraction with a waterfall and a vintage Rest House. It overlooks River
Miranjani is the highest mountain of Galyaat region at 9816 feet or 2992 meters. It is easily approachable from Nathiagali, and from Thandiani, Abbotabad by an overnight trek. The ridgeline leading to the Miranjani Top appears on the Nathiagali skyline like an extended hump. Its hike figures out among the
Some US based friends had shown a desire to trek in the picturesque Mansehra district and I shared the treks that we had done. Most entailed climbing mountains and reaching lakes. However, they indicated their desire to trek Munro trail that straddles Siran and Kaghan valleys with one end resting
