Trail 5 Margalla Hills, Hiking trail in Margalla Hills National Park, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Trail 5 extends for five kilometers through dense forest areas, offering natural paths that wind through the Margalla Hills National Park towards Monal Restaurant.
The trail received its local name Darra Janglan, meaning jungle passage, from residents who utilized these mountain paths for generations before the establishment of Islamabad.
Local families and outdoor enthusiasts regularly gather at Trail 5 during weekends, creating a social environment that connects residents with nature and physical activity.
The trail maintains consistent opening hours from sunrise to sunset, with security personnel stationed along the route and a recommended completion time of three hours.
During the journey, hikers encounter the Big Rock section, where the elevation changes from 950 feet to 1150 feet, providing views across the national park.
Location: Islamabad
GPS coordinates: 33.74463,73.08749
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:46
Islamabad offers numerous subjects for photographers. Faisal Mosque sits against the Margalla Hills, combining religious architecture with landscape. The Pakistan Monument displays modern design, while Daman-e-Koh provides an elevated view over the city. Public parks demonstrate the capital's green spaces. Saidpur Village preserves traditional buildings and crafts. Rawal Lake and the Shakarparian Hills offer nature photography with water and mountains. The city's shopping centers and streets show contemporary Pakistan. Each location presents different aspects of the planned capital.
Parliament of Pakistan
1.8 km
Faisal Mosque
4.9 km
Pakistan Monument
6 km
National Library of Pakistan
2.4 km
Prime Minister's Secretariat
2.4 km
Islamabad National University
2.3 km
Aiwan-e-Sadr
1.7 km
Rawal Lake
5.9 km
Lok Virsa;Heritage Museum
6.4 km
Fatima Jinnah Park
7.8 km
Pir Sohawa
2.7 km
Islamabad Zoo
2.9 km
Shakarparian
6.3 km
Swearing-in ceremony of Imran Khan
1.7 km
Supreme Court of Pakistan Building
2.2 km
Parliament House, Islamabad
1.8 km
Pakistan Museum of Natural History
6.6 km
Pakistan Secretariat
1.1 km
Islamabad Stock Exchange Tower
4.6 km
National Art Gallery, Pakistan
1.6 km
Supreme Court of Pakistan library
2.4 km
Saudi-Pak Tower
3.7 km
Rose and Jasmine Garden
4.8 km
Lake View Park
5.6 km
Daman-e-Koh
3 km
Gurdwara in Saidpur, Islamabad
1.8 km
Pakistan Monument Museum
6 km
Hindu Temple in Saidpur, Islamabad
1.8 kmReviews
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