Daman-e-Koh

Daman-e-Koh
دامن کوہ
A morning view at Daman-e-Koh
Daman-e-Koh is located in Islamabad Capital Territory
Daman-e-Koh
Location within Islamabad Capital Territory
TypePublic
LocationPir Sohawa Road, Islamabad
Nearest cityIslamabad
Coordinates33°44′22″N 73°03′20″E / 33.7395548°N 73.0554566°E / 33.7395548; 73.0554566
Elevation731 m (2,398 ft)
AdministratorCapital Development Authority
Hiking trailsTrail 2

Daman-e-Koh (Urdu: دامن کوہ) is a hilltop garden north of Islamabad. It is in the center of the Margalla Hills. The name is a fusion of two Persian words "Dāman" (دامن) meaning "skirt" and "Kōh" (کوہ) meaning "hill", which collectively denote "foothills". It is about 731 m (2,398 ft) above sea level and about 152 m (499 ft) above Islamabad. The area is a popular destination for both residents and tourists.

Tourist treats are a popular attraction for monkeys. Leopards are reported to descend from higher hills of Murree during the winter months.

Airblue Flight 202 crashed near here on 28 July 2010.

Access

Daman-e-Koh is located on the route to Pir Sohawa, which is approximately 1,097 m (3,599 ft) above sea level. Since the road is slender and winding, it is cited as a reason for traffic jams for the lack of public transportation alternatives. Environmental concerns led to the suspension of the chairlift from Daman-e-Koh to Pir Sohawa.

From Trail 2, it is possible to access the viewpoint by hiking.

Panoramic view of Islamabad

View of Islamabad from Daman-e-Koh

From the southern spot, there is a panoramic view of Islamabad. Faisal Mosque, Seventh Avenue, and Rawal Lake are all visible to the visitors.

In addition, there are observational telescopes installed. Furthermore, there is a substantial sign nearby, which displays an authentic map of Islamabad.

Renovation

Electric-powered vehicles and an expanded car-parking area were added by the Capital Development Authority.


See also

References

  1. ↑ "Weather turns pleasant as rain lashes capital". The Express Tribune. 2022-05-28. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  2. ↑ "Margallas' monkeys become trouble for local area residents". Pakistan Observer. 2021-10-05. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  3. ↑ Uddin, Salah (2020-10-28). "Leopard spotted strolling near Islamabad's Daman-e-Koh". ARY News. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  4. ↑ Zafar, Zeeshan (2010-07-28). "Crash site of smoke, rain, and bodies". BBC News. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  5. ↑ "Chaos: Traffic jam in Murree, Damn-e-Koh mar Eid celebrations". The Express Tribune. 2016-07-08. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  6. ↑ Hussain, Danish (2013-07-13). "Environmentalists' concern: Margalla Hills chairlift project being revived". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  7. ↑ Abbasi, Kashif (2020-12-16). "Islamabad to have new hiking trails". Dawn. Retrieved 2023-03-15.