Nathia Gali Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 Greenery, mountains, hotels, monkeys and fogs. 


Con

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 Frequent cloud bursts and very unpredictable weather 


In a nutshell

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 One of the prettiest hill resort of Pakistan. 

 

Explore Nathia Gali

Things to Do  

Dunga Gali Pine Line Track

Dunga Gali Pine Line Track, Nathia Gali

 3 Reviews  This track is also called as Mukshpuri track as Dungagali is situated at the base of Mukshpuri Peak. When going from Murree to Nathia Gali, this track comes 3 km before Nathia Gali. It is one of the world's beautiful tracs. It leads you from Dungagali to Ayubia. The whole area is called Ayubia... 

Green Spot

Green Spot, Nathia Gali

 2 Reviews  A little up from Nathia Gali bazar, at the top of the hill is situated "Green Spot". Actually this is a Pakistan Air Force reserved area, but it is open for tourists and families. You can enter Green Spot by paying Rs. 5/- as entrance fee. View of Nathiagali and neighbouring area is magnificent from... 

Miran Jani.

Miran Jani., Nathia Gali

 3 Reviews  Guide Muhammad Amjad resident of Lassa Village near Governer House Nathia Gali. Registered with STC (Khyber PakhtunKhaw Tourist Information Center) and Local Police Department. Card No. 98 Phone No. 0343-8911128 Remarks: Responsible, cooperative and friendly guide.. Treks he knows Meeran... 

Governer's House

Governer's House, Nathia Gali

 2 Reviews  Nathia Gali is summer capital of NWFP province. Its governer house was built by British rulers before independence of Pakistan. This beautiful building with its lush green lawns and impressive architecture is well maintained and still used as official residence and office of NWFP governer. Visitors... 

Thandiani

Thandiani, Nathia Gali

 1 Review  Now this is a cool place (literally and practically). Thandiani means cold in the local language. Its around about 1 hour and 30 minutes on a good decent road. Its rises steeply at some places. It is 2700 meters above sea level on a small plateau surrounded by pine forests. This beautiful spot can... 

Restaurants  

Green Retreat's Restaurant.

Green Retreat's Restaurant., Nathia Gali

 1 Review  The restaurant at Green's Retreat offer the best food in the town. It offers delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner and evening tea. You can sit inside dinning hall or enjoy your meal open air sitting outside watching the views of Miran Jani peak. They have really impressive variety of Pakistani,... 

Afaq Restaurant

Afaq Restaurant, Nathia Gali

 1 Review  Afaq's is one of most popular restaurants of Nathia Gali. You would find this place always busy as many people prefer to have their meals here. The restaurant is located in main bazar opp. Afaq Hotel. Their food is delicious but a bit spicy and oily. If you like less spices and oil then mention it... 

Transportation  

By Car

By Car, Nathia Gali

 2 Reviews  "Dont go, Its horrible", "Its the Road of No Return", "The Highway to Hell" Warnings on the road, these were. Actually, I went to Abbottabad to visit Thandiani. This road was once as horrible as they come in these areas. Mud, barely single lane, landslides: it has it all. However, Nawaz Sharif... 

Shopping  

Main Bazaar.

Main Bazaar., Nathia Gali

 1 Review  There are many colorful shops on main bazar where you can buy handicrafts, clothes and many other items. Fresh snacks , vegetables, fruits, juices, ice creams, coffee etc are easily available. Also there are many restaurants where you can go for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can purchase... 

Local Customs  

Dress Properly

Dress Properly, Nathia Gali

 1 Review  You must dress properly. Locals would not be happy if you not dress properly. Considering you as guest , they might not say any thing to you but in reality then feel very uncomfortable with that. You should cover your body parts. Sleeveless shirts and shorts are not welcomed at all. 

Do not shake hands with women

Do not shake hands with women, Nathia Gali

 1 Review  Pakistan is an Islamic country. Men are not allowed to shake hands with women. People of NWFP province are especially very religious and as well as conservative. Women of Nathiagali are really hardworking. They collect woods from forest for cooking as well as do all house hold work. Here are few... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Do not touch Cobra Plant

Do not touch Cobra Plant, Nathia Gali

 1 Review  Cobra Plant is very poisonous. You would find it at many places in Nathia Gali. Its leaves are of Cobra Shape so it has been given this name. Skin gets red and itching starts if this poisonous plant is ever touched. So please be careful! 

Be careful of the Insects

Be careful of the Insects, Nathia Gali

 1 Review  In Nathiagali, be aware of an insect named Dangi which may come inside your hotel room. This black colored dangerous insect is bigger than Spider in size. Make sure that there is no Dangi in the room especially at night. Keep room and washroom doors closed so that this insect could not enter... 

Tourist Traps  

Bargaining for the Price

Bargaining for the Price, Nathia Gali

 1 Review  In Nathaiagli you would meet many locals with their horses offering you rides to near by areas and some time on long routes. You would meet many of them on your way to Greens Retreat Hotel. Horse ride on short routes is fun but longer routes you need to be extra careful. Well its fine to have horse... 

What to Pack  

Warm Clothes

Warm Clothes, Nathia Gali

 1 Review  I would recommend backpacks as they are easy to carry especially if you do not have personal transport. Also bring a small backpack which you may carry while trekking. You must have proper hiking shoes or sneakers. Better leave your normal open shoes at home! Its better to bring important medicines... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Kala Bagh.

Kala Bagh., Nathia Gali

 1 Review  Kala Bagh means "Black Garden" in Urdu. Its also the name of another place in Pakistan near Mianwali, Punjab. However, this KalaBagh is a place about 3 km north of Nathia Gali on the Nathia Gali - Abbottabad road. Almost a 10 minute drive from Nathia Gali Bazaar. Its basically an army base, with... 

Trekking in Mukhspuri.

Trekking in Mukhspuri., Nathia Gali

 2 Reviews  You would see many beautiful wild flowers, mainly daisys, of different colors in Nathia Gali and especially on tracks of Mukhspuri and Miranjani peaks. You can also get a chance to eat fresh wild strawberries some times. 

Sports & Outdoors  

Skiing

Skiing, Nathia Gali

 1 Review  Folks, if you happen to be in Nathiagali and want some adventure and fun then Skiing is a good option. This facility is available at Green Spot (PAF Base Kalabagh). You can always go there and enjoy it. Equipment could be hired from ski resort. 

Horse Riding

Horse Riding, Nathia Gali

 1 Review  Folks, if you are crazy sports lover and want to ride horses then Nathiagali is the right place. You would find many horse-owners almost everywhere in Nathiagali. You can either opt for short routes in Nathiagali or otherwise you have options of longer routes like Miranjani and Mukhspuri peaks.... 

Favorites  

Feed Monkeys

Feed Monkeys, Nathia Gali

 1 Review  Due to thick forest there are many monkeys in the area. You would find groups of monekys every where on trees doing some times really funny acts. Watching them would be fun and if you offer them some thing to eat then they would quickly come towards you and take what you offered. Monkeys some time... 

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