Daman-e-Koh

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A viewing park halfway up the Margalla Hills, from which you can take in Islamabad’s grid of streets, Faisal Mosque and Rawal Lake.

Daman-e-Koh means “the skirt of the mountain.” It lies at about 730 m on the hillside and has an observation platform, telescopes, food stalls and gardens. On clear days you can see the straight Seventh Avenue, Faisal Mosque and, in the distance, Rawal Lake. The park has many monkeys, so do not feed them, and keep an eye on your food and bags. You can drive or take a taxi up the winding mountain road, or hike up from Trail No. 3. Admission is inexpensive, and the park is open daily.

Opening hours

Approx. 08:00–22:00

Viewpoint · City panorama · Macaques

Nearby sights

Saidpur Village
Faisal Mosque
Pir Sohawa
Margalla Hills Trail 3
Pakistan Monument
Lok Virsa Heritage Museum
Bari Imam Shrine
Pakistan Museum of Natural History

Places to eat nearby

Khiva Restaurant
Kabul Restaurant
Tuscany Courtyard
Street 1 Cafe
Savour Foods (Blue Area)
Cheema & Chattha