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Shahdara (picnic point)

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Islamabad

Islamabad District · Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan

Shahdara (picnic point)

A picnic spot in the Margalla foothills on Islamabad's northern edge.

GPGreenPak Field GuidesSourced from Green Tourism Pakistan · 2 min read

Shahdara is a village in the foothills of the Margalla Hills on the northern edge of Islamabad, listed by the Islamabad administration among the city's public places. The picnic point lies along Shah Dara Road.

Why go

  • ✦Below the Margalla Hills
  • ✦A picnic spot close to the city
  • ✦Listed among Islamabad's public places
  • ✦On Shah Dara Road

About

It shares Islamabad's seasons: monsoon rain in July and August, and the most pleasant weather in spring and autumn.

How to Reach

On Shah Dara Road, on the northern edge of Islamabad below the Margalla Hills.

Responsible Travel

Respect local communities and site rules.

Planning tip

Best Time to Visit, March to April and September to October.

Getting there, On Shah Dara Road, on the northern edge of Islamabad below the Margalla Hills.

Allow, Two to three hours.

What to Do

◆Picnic in the foothills
◆Walk into the foothills
◆Visit on a weekday to avoid crowds
◆Combine it with the Margalla trails

Nearby

Straight-line distance from Shahdara (picnic point), within 5 km.

Nothing else genuinely close by (within 5 km of Shahdara (picnic point)) is published yet.

Shahdara (picnic point): Best Time to Visit