Abbottabad is a city in North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan. It is located in the north of Islamabad on Karakoram Highway. Lying between hills, it is considered one of the beautiful cities in Pakistan. Though the importance of the city has been diminished by the completion of Karakoram Highway because, in the past, the only track available to reach Karakoram was through Babusar Pass, which in its turn, could only be approached through Abbottabad.

Abbottabad is the junction from where one can go to places like Hunza, Gilgit, Skardu and Indus Kohistan, of the Karakoram Range. One can reach Swat, Swati Kohistan, Dir and Chitral of the Hindukush Range. And one can approach Naran, Saif-ul-Muluk, Shogran and Babusar Pass of the Himalayan Range. Neelum, Lipa and Jhelum Valley of beautiful Azad Kashmir are also connected through Abbottabad.

Travel to Abbottabad - Visa Requirements

From Rawalpindi/ Islamabad you can reach to Abbottabad by road in less than 3 hours. Daewoo bus service operates more than three services daily for under PKR 500 per passenger. It is an hour's drive from Nathia Gali which is about 34 km dropping steeply through the beautiful valleys with few trees to the river bed.

Tours and Getting around Abbottabad

Abbottabad tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • Mukeshpuri 9800 feet and Miranjani 9750 feet are its highest peaks.
  • Ilysi Mosque, Shimla Pahari(hill)
  • Takaya
  • Dodheyal
  • Nawansheher Bazaar stairs
  • Harno (tourist area with open water)
  • Thandiani(~25 km)
  • Dhamtoor
  • Swinging Bridge near Harno

Abbottabad city tours

Trekking, Hiking, Camping, Photography, Golf, Picnic

Abbottabad souvenirs and shopping

Abbottabad Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Abbottabad nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Abbottabad cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

  • Jan's Continental Guest House
  • Shelton Inn Guest House
  • Pearl Continental Motel
  • Snow Land Guest House
  • Horizon Guest House

Contact

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