Visiting Places In Abbottabad Which Can Make Your Day

Abbottabad is the home of many visiting places. Tourists love Abbottabad. It has too many attractions and famous places to visit. This city of pines is located in the Hazara region at the heights of almost 1256m.

Abbottabad is also known as the city of schools. Many popular schools and colleges like army burn hall college, Abbottabad public school, PIPS, and army public college Kakul are located there. Moreover, it is home to Pakistan military academy.

It is a crowded city, yet too peaceful. It has tall buildings, yet too natural.

Before we talk about most visiting places inside and outside the Abbottabad city let’s have a look at the weather of Abbottabad.

The Weather of Abbottabad

Abbottabad has hot summer and cool winter. Temperature can rise at 38C in summer and drop at -5C in winter. Most of the time its weather remains pleasant. Sometimes snowfall turns the green city into a white desert.

This pleasant weather stops many tourists from going to Naran Kaghan or Muree etc. The beautiful weather of Abbottabad has its history. Major James Abbott who founded Abbottabad wrote a poem on its beauty.

He said:

 Remember the day when I first came here

  And smelt the sweet Abbottabad’s air

The trees and the ground were covered with snow

  Gave us indeed a brilliant show

To me, the place seemed like a dream

  And far ran a lonesome stream

The wind hissed as if welcoming us

  The pine swayed creating a lot of fuss

And the tiny cuckoo sang it away

  A song very melodious and gay

I adored the place from the first sight

  And was happy that my coming here was right

 Eight good years here passed very soon

  And we leave you perhaps on a sunny noon

Oh Abbottabad we are leaving you now

  To your natural beauty do I bow

Perhaps your winds sound will never reach my ear

  My gift for you is a few sad tears

I bid you farewell with a heavy heart

  Never from my mind will your memories thwart

James Abbott

He covered the feelings of almost every tourist who came to Abbottabad and lost here. James Abbott

Most Visiting Places in Abbottabad City

There are too many beautiful visiting places in the Abbottabad district but never mess them with picnic points in Abbottabad city.

Here is a list of beautiful picnic places in Abbottabad city.

Shimla hill

Ilyasi mosque

Lady garden park

Jalal baba auditorium

Abbottabad cricket stadium

Shimla Hill

Must visit Shimla Pahari park for the most scenic view of Abbottabad city. On the west of the crowded city, a small beautiful hill park displays a beautiful view. Fresh air greenery and tall trees welcome the tourists every day with pleasant weather.

The best time to go to Shimal hill is 4 pm to 8 pm in any season. Seeing sunset and night view of Abbottabad should be your main focus from the hill.

Abbottabad Ilyasi Masjid

Ilyasi Masjid is the oldest mosque in the air of Abbottabad. This mosque of old ages forces the tourists to visit. A unique class of architecture adds to the beauty of the mosque.

The most special thing about the mosque is the spring. This mosque is built on a spring. A running stream of many years under the mosque has fresh and fragrant water. Some people said that water has the power of healing. God knows well.

The Ilyasi Masjid was built in 1932 and is located in Nawan Sheher Abbottabad, KPK. Visit there to offer prayer in the beautiful mosque of Pakistan.

Remember to eat fish and special Pakoras in local shops there. They have amazing taste.

Lady Garden Public Park

The founder of Abbottabad founded this beautiful Lady garden park just after the foundation of the city. It was constructed for white ladies at that time. After independence, it became a public park.

This beautiful park is a famous picnic point for locals of Abbottabad. The park has a big open area with lawns and several benches under the shadow of old tall trees. The park is for those who want to enjoy nature in the town.

Moreover, a special place is segregated for women and children. A facility of rides is available there for children. Cantt administration has maintained it very well.

Jalal Baba Auditorium

An auditorium which was named after the famous leader of the All India Muslim league “Jalal khan” is playing a great role in the tourism of Abbottabad.

The auditorium was built in 1993 and can seat 700 people. A large hall and several VIP rooms have made the auditorium more special.

The Jalal Baba auditorium Abbottabad is used for many exhibitions and concerts. Many special events and public meetings were held there. Karate competitions are also held there and it also houses the National book foundation and Abbasin arts council.

Moreover, the vaccination center is also inaugurated at the Jalal Baba auditorium.

The auditorium located at Allama Iqbal road Abbottabad is a great work of modern architecture. Business personalities love such places.

Abbottabad Cricket Stadium

Abbottabad cricket stadium is one of the most scenic stadiums in Pakistan. Under the green hills, an evergreen ground reflects a class of beauty. PCB constructed the stadium in 2003. It hosted list A, first-class, and Quaid e Azam trophy matches. This peaceful stadium can help you achieve your desire for calmness in just a few minutes.

Most Visiting Places in Abbottabad District

And now the wait is over. It’s time to discuss what you expect from us.

Here is a list of the most scenic places to visit in Abbottabad

1 Harnoi lake Abbottabad

2 umbrella waterfall

3 Mushkpuri top

4 Miranjani top

5 Thandiani top

Harnoi Lake Abbottabad

In between high mountains, an extremely beautiful river flows. Harnoi lake is a part of that river.

It is an emerging tourist attraction. Harnoi is just half an hour away from main Abbottabad city.

Located on Abbottabad to Murree road, this magnificently beautiful lake just attracts the visitors towards itself. There is an amusement park and an artificial boating arena for visitors.

A playland is also made there for children. Dodging car for fun lovers and much more fun to do in between hills.

Remember that harnoi becomes very crowded on special days like Eids and Pakistan days so make sure your bookings and placements before going to the lake.

People usually have a meal there, after swimming and other enjoyments.

Umbrella Waterfall Abottabad

Umbrella waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. This waterfall is the blessing of Almighty Allah. A place where you can drown your tiredness and sorrows at a time. A place where you will lose your heart.

This waterfall puts a pleasant effect on visitors which lasts for many days. The waterfall is 27km from Havelian and is located under a hilly village of the Sajikot area named Poona. You have to hike down about 45 minutes from there.

I bet you will find the waterfall but lose yourself.

Sajikot waterfall is a nearby waterfall that hosts many tourists every year. These two waterfalls have made Abbottabad an important tourism hub.

Mushkpuri Top Abbottabad

Mushkpuri is the second highest peak in the galyat region. It is a part of the series of Nathiagali hills. Easy hiking with beautiful scenes can lead you to a 2800m high Mushkpuri top.

Mushkpuri top is 90km away from Islamabad. Many tourists go there for hiking.

You can see the amazing Bagh city of AJK from the trek to the Mushkpuri top. Pine forests have covered most of the Mushkpuri trek displaying an amazing view.

If you love smoggy mornings and snowy evenings, visit Mushkpuri top in winter.

Miranjani Top Abbottabad

This highest peak in the galyat region is worth visiting. It is one of the most visiting places in Abbottabad. Its height is 2992m from sea level.

3 hours of scenic hiking can lead you to the top of miranjani hill. Horses are also available there for hiking.

The total length of the miranjani top is just 5km so an easy hike can lead you to the beautiful peak.

Thandiani Top Abbottabad

Before talking about Thandiani, let’s talk about its meaning. Thandiani means “extremely cold”. The name is telling everything. It’s a cold hill station and remains covered with snow in winter.

Thandiani is in the center of many tourist attractions. The hill station is 2750m above sea level and remained very touristy throughout the year.

Thandiani top has extremely beautiful weather and eye blessing greenery in summer. Snow-covered white hills in winter welcome the tourists.

Thandiani has the most beautiful hiking trail which passes through the forest. Believe me, you will never forget this hiking. It will last forever.

Many visiting places have been discovered in Abbottabad, and many more are being discovered nowadays. So if you are a passionate traveler and an adventure Abbottabad is waiting for you. Go and discover…

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