Margalla Hills, Mountain range in Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan.
The Margalla Hills extend across 12,605 hectares with limestone formations and sandstone beds, reaching heights of 1,604 meters at Tilla Charouni peak.
The Shah Allah Ditta Caves within these hills contain 2,400-year-old murals depicting Hindu deities and served as shelter during Alexander the Great's expedition.
Local communities maintain traditional practices of collecting medicinal plants from the hills, where over 250 plant species grow throughout the year.
Multiple hiking paths traverse the hills, with Trail 3 and Trail 5 providing designated routes for different fitness levels and access points.
Scientists discovered human footprints preserved in sand deposits within these hills, dating back more than one million years.
Location: Islamabad Capital Territory
Location: Haripur District
Elevation above the sea: 1,604 m
GPS coordinates: 33.74444,73.04167
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:58
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
5.4 km
Faisal Mosque
1.7 km
Pakistan Monument
6.2 km
National Library of Pakistan
5.9 km
Prime Minister's Secretariat
5.8 km
Islamabad National University
5.6 km
Aiwan-e-Sadr
5.4 km
Rawal Lake
9.1 km
Lok Virsa;Heritage Museum
6.9 km
Fatima Jinnah Park
5.1 km
Shrine of Meher Ali Shah
8.6 km
Pir Sohawa
2.8 km
Islamabad Zoo
2 km
Shakarparian
7.3 km
Swearing-in ceremony of Imran Khan
5.4 km
Supreme Court of Pakistan Building
5.6 km
Parliament House, Islamabad
5.3 km
Pakistan Museum of Natural History
7.2 km
Pakistan Secretariat
4.8 km
Islamabad Stock Exchange Tower
3.9 km
National Art Gallery, Pakistan
4.8 km
Supreme Court of Pakistan library
5.8 km
Saudi-Pak Tower
3.9 km
Rose and Jasmine Garden
6.4 km
Daman-e-Koh
1.4 km
Gurdwara in Saidpur, Islamabad
2.4 km
Pakistan Monument Museum
6.3 km
Hindu Temple in Saidpur, Islamabad
2.5 kmReviews
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