Fun things to do in Abbottabad

In winters mountains of Abbottabad valley get a white cover of snowfall. During the heavy spells snow all fall in town turning every thing into white. This gives a lovely view and you should not miss it. After snowfall the views in evening are usually breathtaking.

You can visit Jalal Baba auditorium in afternoons where many cultural and social activities take place. Kids can also participate in arts related classes held there in evenings.

This auditorium has been named after Mohammed Jalal-ud-din Khan commonly known as Jalal Baba, a very respected leader / minister from Abbottabad at the time of sub-continent's partition.

Pakistan army is considered as one of world's best. In order to maintain the standard of services, all the officers have to go through very tough training for two years at Pakistan Military Acadmey ( P M A) in Kakul, Abbottabad. Many internatinal cadets also get training at P M A.

P M A houses impressive buildings near hills and huge lush green lawns. Often one can see cadets getting ready for games in outdoor lawns near sports complex.

If you come to Abbottabad then you should not miss a trip to beautiful Shimla Hills to get over view of entire valley and nearby hill resorts. You can trekk , walk or hire a local suzuki.

Children can enjoy rides in park while elders can have a cup of tea or coffee along with snacks in open air restaurant.

Shimla Hills in Abbottabad are natural but the ones in Lahore are man-made. Also do not confuse Shimla hills in Abbottabad with Shimla in India.

Located at 81 km from Islamabad on Hasan Abdal-Abbottabad road, Haripur was founded in 1822 by Hari Singh, a general of Ranjit Singh's army. He was the Governor of Hazara in 1822-23. A fort built by the Sikhs called Harikishan Garh is at present being used as a police station. There is also a British cemetery.

Simla Resort is a wonderful little resort near Abbottabad. Gives a wonderful view of Abbottabad City.

One of Abbottabad's must see is her very romantic weather. The best times are when it rains and clouds cover the mountains. This feeling could not be described in words...

You can visit many beautiful old British style buildings in Abbottabad. Many years have past but these buildings are still admired by people because of their architecture.