Bruti Waterfall
The Bruti Waterfalls is a hidden aquatic sanctuary tucked deep within the eastern valley of the Margalla Hills National Park. Highly favored by local adventurers as a summer escape, this backcountry trail traces a pristine, spring-fed stream that forms a series of natural swimming pools and emerald-green rock basins.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Distance
- 8.2km
- Elevation gain
- 287 m
- Duration
- 45min
- Best season
- Oct – Apr
The journey
Bruti Waterfall is an 8.2km easy hike near Islamabad. It climbs 287 m and takes about 45min.
The Bruti Waterfalls is a hidden aquatic sanctuary tucked deep within the eastern valley of the Margalla Hills National Park. Highly favored by local adventurers as a summer escape, this backcountry trail traces a pristine, spring-fed stream that forms a series of natural swimming pools and emerald-green rock basins.
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Weather
Five-day forecast at the trailhead, 569 m.
Today
29°21°
Tomorrow
30°20°
Sun
31°20°
Mon
29°20°
Tue
29°21°
Forecast from MET Norway, updated hourly.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the exact trailhead to reach Bruti?
The route begins just past the Bari Imam shrine area in Islamabad, following the dry stream bed into the gorge.
Are normal road running shoes fine for this trek?
No, wet boulder-hopping requires grippy trail shoes, and water sandals are essential to prevent slips.
Is the water deep enough for swimming at the falls?
The main plunge pool is over 7 feet deep in the center, so non-swimmers must stick to the shallow outer edges.
Can you hike all the way to the top of Bruti Waterfall?
Yes, you can follow the stream past the lower pools on a moderate 2-to-3-hour trek that climbs all the way up to the Pir Sohawa ridge.
Is it safe for solo hikers on weekdays?
It is isolated with rare security patrols, making group hiking strongly recommended over going alone.
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