E11/3 Markaz to Monal via Trail-6
Total distance covered back to back around 40 KM
This trail, 4 km long in Margalla hills, this trail is sparingly used as the entrance is not known to many people. It starts from the back of the Faisal Mosque in Sector E7, near tree planting Project sign is polled. It moves through a thick jungle between the two mountain features behind Faisal Mosque and slowly climbs up, reaching the top of the mountain behind Faisal Mosque at Jabbi Gali. From Jabbi Gali, one can go down to Village Talhaar (western route) or move east and hit the Pir Sohawa Road at the point where the Talhar Road originates from main Pir Sohawa Road. The Monal Restaurant is just 1 km from that point.
The trail has a track for mountain bikes and a bird-watching point.
The Margalla Hills are the continuation of the Himalayan mountain range. The soil on the hill is fertile and completely covered with green trees, herbaceous plants, and rocks. The forest on the hills is the natural habitat for a variety of animals and birds. The forestry department of Pakistan and the authorities have tried their level best to revive tourism in this area. Every year, many private clubs along with the authorities conduct a hiking excursion to fetch up the importance of the Margalla Hills among all age groups. The authorities have made possible for people to visit the forest, roam about safely, and explore the natural resort. For people who want to experience hiking and overnight camping can come here as it is the safest place for the purpose.
The two sides of Islamabad are surrounded by the hills. Therefore, it is possible and much easier to access. There are eight trails that vary in distances and are assigned with numbers, i.e Trails # 1,2,3,4, 5, and 6. The remaining two tracks are named as; the Saidpur trail, and Bari Imam Trail.
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