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Alberuni in his travelogue “Kitab ul Hind” has mentioned the legendry ‘Tilla Jogian’ (Peak of Jogis) near Jhelum as the center of Jogis (Ascetics). This centuries old monastery of Jogis was in existence when Alexander the great fought the famous battle with Raja Porus near this ‘Tilla’ in 326 BC. It has also been known as ‘Tilla Gorakh Nath’ and ‘Tilla Bal Nath’ at different times. The remnants of the monastery and shrine still exist like a big pond with balconies, masonry tombs, places for meditation, and banyan trees among others.

Tilla Jogian is the highest peak in the Salt Range 3200 feet above sea level. It offers a panoramic view of the Potohar plateau and splendid scenic beauty throughout the trip. We will travel on the G T road and then about 35km off-G T road to reach (via Domaili & Gattat villages) at the village ‘Bheet’ located at the base of Tilla Jogian mountain. One-way travel time is about one and a half hour or slightly more. The hill is quite steep and after a maximum one & half hour’s moderate to strenuous hike, we shall reach at the top of hill.

Join us on one of our favourite hiking routes!

We will start from the foothill village of Noorpur to Pir Sohawa via the caves of Loh Dandi . This is an old route developed & used by local villagers.It offers a fascinating experience of walking past the old villages in the hills, besides offering views of the valleys below…

Car pool to go to the actual starting point of the hike: the parking of Loh Dandi.The hike is around 8-9Km long. We will climb up a track made for the shrine and caves of Loh Dandi, and go all the way to the top. From there we will descend back to the parking through a beautiful track through the valley.

Hike rating is Medium. Wear sturdy shoes and bring refreshments. This is an opportunity for you to take some awesome photos for the next ASG Calendar !

Pl. Note: Due to the close vicinity of the prohibited area,this hike is unfortunately restricted to foreigners.

At 1800m altitude, 'Panjpir' is among the highest and the most beautiful ridges in Kotli Sattian region. It is called Panjpir due to a shrine at the top. Locals believe five saints came to this place and settled here.

The track offers beautiful views of the valleys and the great Himalayas as well as a view of the Jhelum river passing through the mountains. The amazing special rock formations and big boulders throughout , make it a 'not to be missed' adventure ... in winters it snows as well!

Continuing on the trail will take you to Panjpir shrine which can be spotted from the distance by a large clump of trees at the top. On clear days you can even see Makra and other mountains of Kaghan area on your north while different peaks of Kashmir are visible on the east.

The hike will start from Danoi Rest House. There are two options of doing the uphill hike.

• The long one is 8Km to the top that includes some road portion as well
• The short version is around 4Km to the top which starts at the end of the road.

It is recommended to do all the way, but we will decide on the spot.Walking time is about 3-4hours.

The hike involves some hard sections and can be categorized as moderate to hard. It can be strenuous for novices or people who have not hiked before.

We will assemble at United Bakery parking area, and board our coaster. It will take us 1.5 hrs to reach Danoi Rest House. Aftera short rest break we will start the hike.

Wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water /refreshments for a picnic break at the hill top.

Join us to explore the western ridge of the Shah Allah Ditta. The hike starts near the caves and goes to the top of the ridge via a moderately steep trail. Once at the ridge, we will keep moving further to the west until the end of the ridge, near Sangjani.

The terrain is different than the usual Margalla Hills and presents beautiful views on both sides of the hill- Taxila on one side and GT Road on the other.One of the highlights is the view of the Dharmarajika Stupa, the Great Stupa of Taxila, from the ridge. On the way back we will pass through the Ban Faqiran Stupa and the mosque to remind us of the historical significance of this region.

An old route developed and used by local villagers to traverse across the Margallas, it offers the fascinating experience of walking past the old villages in the hills !

Apart from lovely views of the valleys, Khanpur lake will also be visible from the top... we will explore the second ridge on the other side of the Talhaar valley.

Walking time is about 2-3hours. Wear sturdy shoes and bring along light refreshments. We will have a rest/picnic break at top of the hill!

The Second Ridge is basically just outside Islamabad, in the KPK region. NOC may be required for the foreigners/ diplomats

The Second Ridge has been one of our favourite hiking tracks, the views of the snowclad Himalayas make this very special as it shows the diversity of the flora of the Margalla Hills. The whole track is covered with tall pine trees and listening to the whispering of pines in cool breeze is an experience on its own!

The climax of the hike is the lake's view point from where both Khanpur and Rawal Lake can be seen, if the weather is clear.

The total distance is 12Km (return trip). Hike rating is Medium (Easy long walk on top of the ridge)

We will go together in our own cars as a convoy. Due to the pandemic, we discourage carpooling.

Wear sturdy shoes; bring your own refreshments. Dress appropriately. Don’t forget your camera/phone for some

special memories!

Outside Islamabad : Foreigners/ diplomats will require NOC to participate.

Miranjani at 2980m (9800ft) is the highest mountain of the Galiyat region. The hike is around 5Km long (one way) and has stunning views of the beautiful valleys and the Himalayas of Kashmir. If lucky, we may get a glimpse of the mighty Nanga Parbat from the top. We will take the road via Murree and it will take us about an hour and half to reach Nathia gali from where the hike will start.

Our transport will be coaster with limited seats due to the pandemic, hence the extra cost. It is recommended to bring your own snacks and drinks to avoid depending on the local shops as much as possible.

Wear sturdy shoes; bring bottle of drinking water, and your picnic lunch/ snacks. Dress appropriately.

Don’t forget your camera/phone for some special memories!

Hike Rating is Hard (same as Trail3 hike) with a distance of around 10Km for the complete loop.

Due to the unforeseen circumstances, we could not do this hike in May. So it is being rescheduled on the first weekend of June.

Don't forget to bring your cameras !

We will be exploring the beautiful western part of the Margalla Hills. This includes some lovely meadows at the top of the hills, and an optional hike to a small peak called Kohani. Kohani is the local word for the camel's hump, a name given by the locals due to its similarities with the shape! On a clear day you can have a totally unobstructed view of the whole of Islamabad from the top.

It is an easy hike to the top of the Margalla Ridge and then a bit of a climb to the Kohani top. Those who do not want to make this effort can relax at the meadows... but the views from the Kohani top are totally worth that extra effort!!!

Hike rating is Easy to Moderate. (Easy part is 6Km, and the harder one i.e. Kohani top is around 14Km). Bring refreshments,wear sturdy walking shoes and appropriate clothing for the hike!

This hike has been rescheduled from April. It was cancelled because of excessive road construction at Shah Allah Ditta.

Don't forget to bring your cameras !

We will be exploring the beautiful western part of the Margalla Hills. This includes some lovely meadows at the top of the hills, and an optional hike to a small peak called Kohani. Kohani is the local word for the camel's hump, a name given by the locals due to its similarities with the shape! On a clear day you can have a totally unobstructed view of the whole of Islamabad from the top.

It is an easy hike to the top of the Margalla Ridge and then a bit of a climb to the Kohani top. Those who do not want to make this effort can relax at the meadows... but the views from the Kohani top are totally worth that extra effort!!!

Hike rating is Easy to Moderate. (Easy part is 6Km, and the harder one i.e. Kohani top is around 14Km). Bring refreshments,wear sturdy walking shoes and appropriate clothing for the hike!

As we hike on the Margalla Ridge from Pir Sohawa, a narrow and curvy stretch of the scenic Pharilla Track offers pine trees, small streams and panoramic view of the nearby areas...

An old forest rest house from the British Era is located at Pharilla, approximately 8Km from Pir Sohawa. Maintained by the CDA, it provides the perfect picnic spot!

All SOP’s to be strictly observed.

Travel by convoy. Car Pooling to be avoided.

Distance: 20Km round trip (from/to PirShoawa)

Elevation Gain: 450m

Hike Rating: Strenuous (because of the distance)

Wear sturdy shoes; bring refreshments.Also do not forget camera/phone as you do not want to miss taking shots of the beautiful views!

People who have not registered will not be allowed to join the hike.