Daman-e-Koh
| Daman-e-Koh | |
|---|---|
| دامن کوہ | |
 An evening view at Daman-e-Koh | |
  Location in Islamabad Capital Territory | |
| Type | Public |
| Location | Pir Sohawa Road, Islamabad |
| Nearest city | Islamabad |
| Coordinates | 33°44′22″N 73°03′20″E / 33.7395548°N 73.0554566°E |
| Elevation | 2,400 feet (730 m) |
| Administered by | Capital Development Authority |
| Hiking trails | Trail 2 |
Daman-e-Koh (Urdu: دامن کوہ) is a hilltop garden north of Islamabad. It is in the center of the Margalla Hills. The name is a fusion of two Persian words, which collectively denote 'foothills'. It is about 2400 ft above sea level and about 500 ft above Islamabad. The area is a popular destination for both residents and tourists.[1]
Tourist treats are a popular attraction for monkeys.[2] Leopards are reported to descend from higher hills of Murree during the winter months.[3]
Airblue Flight 202 crashed near here on 28 July 2010.[4]
Access
Daman-e-Koh is located on the route to Pir Sohawa, which is approximately 3600 ft above sea level. Since the road is slender and winding, it is cited as a reason for traffic jams for the lack of public transportation alternatives.[5] Environmental concerns led to the suspension of the chairlift from Daman-e-Koh to Pir Sohawa.[6]
From Trail 2, it is possible to access the viewpoint by hiking.[7]
Panoramic view of Islamabad
From the southern spot, there is a panoramic view of Islamabad. Faisal Mosque, Seventh Avenue, and Rawal Lake are all visible to the visitors.
In addition, there are observational telescopes installed. Furthermore, there is a substantial sign nearby, which displays an authentic map of Islamabad.
Renovation
Electric-powered vehicles and an expanded car-parking area were added by the Capital Development Authority.
References in literature
Daman-e-Koh is described in the book The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
Gallery
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Map of Islamabad -
View of Seventh Avenue from Daman-e-Koh at night -
A peacock at Daman-e-Koh -
View of Islamabad from Daman-e-Koh -
View of Faisal Mosque from Daman-e-Koh -
The road to Daman-e-Koh -
The view of Jamia Faridia from the Daman-e-Koh viewpoint
See also
References
- ^ "Weather turns pleasant as rain lashes capital". The Express Tribune. 2022-05-28. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ "Margallas' monkeys become trouble for local area residents". Pakistan Observer. 2021-10-05. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ Uddin, Salah (2020-10-28). "Leopard spotted strolling near Islamabad's Daman-e-Koh". ARY News. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ Zafar, Zeeshan (2010-07-28). "Crash site of smoke, rain, and bodies". BBC News. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ "Chaos: Traffic jam in Murree, Damn-e-Koh mar Eid celebrations". The Express Tribune. 2016-07-08. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ Hussain, Danish (2013-07-13). "Environmentalists' concern: Margalla Hills chairlift project being revived". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ Abbasi, Kashif (2020-12-16). "Islamabad to have new hiking trails". Dawn. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
