Pir Sohawa Road is known for the famous Monal Restaurant, but it has much more to offer.

Pir Sohawa Breath-taking Spot Travel Guide

In a Glimpse

Margalla Hills, nestled in the foothills of the Himalayan mountain range, offers stunning views of lush green trees and gloomy cerulean skies. Margalla Hills, known for its tranquil atmosphere and as one of Pakistan’s most famous weekend getaways, add tremendous touristy splendor to Islamabad, comparable to that of the Arabian Sea in Karachi. While many people prefer to go hiking in this area, you can take the famous Pir Sohawa Road if you like to travel by car. 

Natural Splendor

Pir Sohawa Road is known for the famous Monal Restaurant, but it has much more to offer. This road is surrounded by beautiful scenery, one of the many reasons this place has attained the great attention of tourists in Islamabad.

There are many spots along the road to Pir Sohawa where you can park your car and enjoy a panoramic view of Islamabad. It starts at the Islamabad Zoo and Japanese Children Park. In this way, you’ll see a lot of cars and people trying to take in as much natural beauty as they can while taking photos to relive those moments later. 

Many birds, including paradise flycatchers, spotted doves, eagles, falcons, yellow vented bulbuls, and Himalayan hawks, can be found in the Margalla Hills. If you carry your binoculars with you and use them at specific locations, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to see these birds.

Restaurants 

Pir Sohawa in Islamabad is well-known among Islamabad and Rawalpindi locals and visitors from other cities. This is due to Monal Restaurant’s unrivaled success, renowned for its impressive ambiance and open-air seating arrangement. The restaurant serves all three meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and you will have to wait a few minutes for a seat. 

La Montana is located right next to Monal. From both restaurants, the view of Islamabad’s shimmering lights at night makes you want to stay longer.

Highland Country Club and Resort, which also offers overnight accommodations for vacationers, is another choice for fine dining. The club is a few kilometers up the road from Monal and provides an even better view of the area.

Hiking trails  

Although residents of other cities tend to drive to the top of Pir Sohawa because of its twisty turns, Islamabad residents prefer to hike to the top on weekends and holidays. Many trails lead to the summit of Pir Sohawa, but which one you choose is entirely up to you.

Conclusion 

If you visit Islamabad first time, Pir Sohawa is a must-to-go place and should be on your bucket list. Its majestic natural beauty and serene environment make the visitors spellbound and take your heart away. In short, visiting this place can be the most beautiful moment of your life.

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