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. 

 

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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

 4 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... 

Nathiagali's Church

Nathiagali's Church, Nathia Gali

 3 Reviews  This beautiful church is one of the main attractions of Nathia Gali. Church is well mentained. There is an oval park carpetted with lush green grass in front of the church which increases its beauty. Park is below road level and is a must to see. 

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 Or Dangers  

Foggy Weather

Foggy Weather, Nathia Gali

 2 Reviews  Weather in Nathia Gali mostly remains foggy during summer so you can expect cloud bursts any time. And cloud burst usually comes with severe hail n thunderstorm making visibility even worst. So avoid driving during such situation especially at nights. Nathai Gali road is very well known for... 

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

 3 Reviews  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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 This is really good hotel where we stayed. It has almost all facilities you need. But it is most expensive hotel of this area. 

 

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Q:  Hi folks I was wondering if any one of you has phone number of Safari Pines Hotel, Nathia Gali? Thanks for the help in... 

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A: http://www.starz.pk/bizsearch/?find_loc=abbottabad http://www.southtravels.com/asia/pakistan/summerspecial.html Couldn't find the exact number, but the above links... 

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Welcome to Lush Green Nathiagali

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 Nathiagali is a scenic hill resort lodged in the sylvan slopes of the lower Himalayan range at an altitude of 8205 feet (2501 m) above sea level. Clad in Pine, Walnut and Oak Maple trees, it is one of... 

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Nathia Gali "The City of Fog"

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 Welcome to the Galis! They are a series of wonderful Hill-resorts on the ridge between Murree and Abbottabad and are more attractive that both of those cities. Murree is a very popular hill station...... 

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 Nathiagali is one of the most beautiful and picturesque of the hill stations of Pakistan, and every thing that can add charm to the beauty of a hill station is to be found at Nathia Gali. It is 32... 

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NATHIA GALI ....SOME THING SPECIAL

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 it is some very special gift of god that my country pakistan has a special recognized position as we talk for mountain ranges ,glaciers,and valleys we have the world,s second high altitude famous... 

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 it is an beautiful house in woods in nathiya gali 

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