Ayubia National Park, National park in Abbottabad District, Pakistan
Ayubia National Park is a protected area in Abbottabad District, Pakistan, covering pine forests, valleys, and mountain streams between 2,100 and 2,900 meters elevation. The territory links several hill stations through wooded slopes and paths that wind across the region's hills.
The territory was designated a national park in 1984 to protect forests and wildlife between four historic hill stations. These settlements had already served as retreats for travelers seeking cooler elevations in earlier centuries.
The name comes from a nearby mountain village and now connects with walking routes between several settlements used by locals for short trips and rest. Visitors often see shepherds with their animals on the higher pastures, where traditional ways of life meet modern tourism.
Hiking trails cross the entire territory, with several routes leading to higher peaks and offering viewpoints along the way. Most paths are well marked and easier to walk between spring and autumn, when snow and ice are less common.
A network of old tunnels beneath the hills connects different settlements and dates back to a time when travelers in the 19th century sought covered routes. Some of these underground passages remain visible today and are occasionally discovered by hikers.
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