Hiking trails in Islamabad (Margalla Hills)

Trail 3

The Trail 3 is the oldest, most popular and most frequently climbed hiking track in the Margalla Hills National Park. It is highly favored by fitness enthusiasts and regular hikers due to its steep, challenging incline and rugged terrain that provides a demanding workout.

Trail 7

The Trail 7 is a newly developed and distinctly secluded trekking route in the Margalla Hills National Park. Unlike the mainstream urban tracks (Trails 1-6) that originate in Zone-1, this trail is uniquely situated in Zone-3, rich in historical allure as its geographical placement closely connects to the ancient pathways traversed by Alexander the Great and his army.

Trail 5a

Trail 4

The Trail 4 is a lesser-traveled, hidden gem within the Margalla Hills National Park. Passing through dense, thick forest canopies that provide an incredibly shaded and peaceful atmosphere, this track serves as a vital cross-connecting link between Trail 3 and Trail 5 while remaining far less crowded than its mainstream counterparts.

Trail 2

The Trail 2 (often referred to as the Zoo Trail or Daman-e-Koh Trail) is a short and highly accessible hiking track in the Margalla Hills National Park. It is highly popular among morning joggers and tourists because it offers a quick but refreshing climb through a shaded green canopy.

Trail 1

Trail 1 is a scenic trekking destination in the Islamabad (Margalla Hills) region of Pakistan.

Tilla Chourani

Shumber Waterfall

The Shumber Waterfall is a magnificent, lesser-known (but seasonal) oasis tucked deep inside the eastern folds of the Margalla Hills. Highly celebrated as one of Islamabad's best-kept secrets, this hidden trail avoids the massive weekend crowds of mainstream paths, treating adventurers to peaceful stream walks and refreshing deep-pool swimming holes surrounded by raw backcountry wilderness.

Seven Sisters

Seven Sisters is a 6.8 km trek in the Islamabad (Margalla Hills) region of northern Pakistan with around 685 m of elevation gain.

Neelan Boto

Neelan Boto is a scenic trekking destination in the Islamabad (Margalla Hills) region of Pakistan.

Makhniyal Second Ridge

The Makhniyal Second Ridge Trail (also called the 2nd Ridge of the Margalla Hills) is a scenic, secluded and less-traveled backcountry trekking route. It runs parallel behind the main commercial Margalla trails (Trails 1-6).

Lions Den

Lions Den is a scenic trekking destination in the Islamabad (Margalla Hills) region of Pakistan.

Jungle Trek

The Jungle Track Islamabad (commonly known as the Jungle Track Shakarparian) is a beautifully paved multi-purpose trail designed specifically for walking, running, and cycling. Spearheaded by CDA, this track cuts through the dense, protected wilderness of the Shakarparian urban forest, offering a quick nature escape entirely cut off from the noise of city traffic.

Cactus Ridge Trail

The Cactus Ridge Trail is an offshoot, specialized extension track nestled in the Margalla Hills National Park. It acts as a continuation of Trail 2, famous for its unique arid flora, rocky underfoot and for offering a quieter, less-congested route compared to the main thoroughfares.

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.

Ban Faqiran

Ban Faqiran is a scenic trekking destination in the Islamabad (Margalla Hills) region of Pakistan.

Trail 5 Top From Trail 3 Top

Trail5 From Trail3

Trail 5c

Trail3 Firetrek

Thousander Trail