Daman-e-Koh
Hilltop garden near Islamabad, Pakistan
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::summary Hilltop garden near Islamabad, Pakistan ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Daman-e-Koh |
| native_name | |
| native_name_lang | ur |
| image | The Margalla Hills, Islamabad, Pakistan from Daman-e-Koh park.jpg |
| image_caption | A morning view at Daman-e-Koh |
| map | Pakistan Islamabad Capital Territory |
| map_caption | Location in Islamabad Capital Territory |
| type | Public |
| location | Pir Sohawa Road, Islamabad |
| nearest_city | Islamabad |
| coordinates | |
| elevation | 2400 ft |
| administrator | Capital Development Authority |
| hiking_trails | Trail 2 |
| :: |
| name = Daman-e-Koh | native_name = | native_name_lang = ur | image = The Margalla Hills, Islamabad, Pakistan from Daman-e-Koh park.jpg | image_caption = A morning view at Daman-e-Koh | map = Pakistan Islamabad Capital Territory | map_caption = Location in Islamabad Capital Territory | type = Public | location = Pir Sohawa Road, Islamabad | nearest_city = Islamabad | coordinates = | elevation = 2400 ft | administrator = Capital Development Authority | hiking_trails = Trail 2 Daman-e-Koh () 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 "Dāman" (دامن) meaning "skirt" and "Kōh" (کوہ) meaning "hill", 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.
Tourist treats are a popular attraction for monkeys. Leopards are reported to descend from higher hills of Murree during the winter months.
Airblue Flight 202 crashed near here on 28 July 2010.
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. Environmental concerns led to the suspension of the chairlift from Daman-e-Koh to Pir Sohawa.
From Trail 2, it is possible to access the viewpoint by hiking.
Panoramic view of Islamabad
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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.
Gallery
File:Map of Islamabad.JPG|Map of Islamabad File:Islamabad.jpg|View of Seventh Avenue from Daman-e-Koh at night File:Blue Peacock in the Daman-e-koh park.jpg|A peacock at Daman-e-Koh File:Faisal Mosque from far.jpg|View of Faisal Mosque and Jamia Faridia from Daman-e-Koh File:Aerial View of Islamabad from Daman-e-Koh Park.jpg|View of Islamabad from Daman-e-Koh File:Margalla Hills, Islamabad, pakistan.JPG|View of Faisal Mosque from Daman-e-Koh File:Road to Daman e Koh.jpg|The road to Daman-e-Koh File:Jamia Faridia from Daman-e-Koh.jpg|The view of Jamia Faridia from the viewpoint
References
References
- (2022-05-28). "Weather turns pleasant as rain lashes capital".
- (2021-10-05). "Margallas’ monkeys become trouble for local area residents".
- Uddin, Salah. (2020-10-28). "Leopard spotted strolling near Islamabad's Daman-e-Koh".
- Zafar, Zeeshan. (2010-07-28). "Crash site of smoke, rain, and bodies". [[BBC News]].
- (2016-07-08). "Chaos: Traffic jam in Murree, Damn-e-Koh mar Eid celebrations".
- Hussain, Danish. (2013-07-13). "Environmentalists’ concern: Margalla Hills chairlift project being revived".
- Abbasi, Kashif. (2020-12-16). "Islamabad to have new hiking trails".
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