Thandiani
Thandiani (literally meaning 'Very Cold') is a hill station in the Galyat area of Pakistan.
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[edit] History
Thandiani was established as a Sanatorium during British rule, for the convenience of officers stationed at the neighbouring cantonment of Abbottabad, it contained some European houses and a small bazaar, which were occupied only during the summer months[1]
Most of local population belongs to the Sarrara tribe.
[edit] Location
Thandiani is located in the south of Abbottabad District at 34°13'60N 73°22'0E[2] and is about 31 kilometres from Abbottabad city at the foothills of the Himalayas. To the east beyond the Kunhar River lie the snow covered mountain ranges of Kashmir. Visible to the north and northeast are the mountains of Kohistan and Kaghan. To the northwest are snowy ranges of Swat and Chitral. The hills of Thandiani are about 9,000 feet (2,750 m) above sea level. Most of the people of residing here belonge to(Qureshi), Gujjars, and Sardars (Karlals). The nearest villages are Inderseri, Chattri, and Sialkot.Mohallah jabbri of lal.Haweli From.
[edit] Tourism
Main article: Hill stations in Pakistan
Thandiani is characterless by excellent weather and greenery in summer months, and snow-covered land in the winter. Many people from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and all over Pakistan visit, especially in the summer season. Being of high altitude, the scenery looks very attractive.
[edit] Wild life
The mountains around it are thickly forested. Local wildlife include leopards, monkeys, pheasants and the flying squirrel, to name a few.
[edit] Earthquake 2005
The area and its surrounding villages were damaged by the 2005 Kashmir Earthquake.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Thandiani Revisited
- Murree travel guide from Wikitravel
- Pictures of Thandiani
- VTEAMS/NXB Thandiani Trip March 2009
Coordinates: 34°14′N 73°21′E / 34.233°N 73.35°E
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