Nathiagali

Nathiagali is perhaps the most beautiful hill station in Pakistan. It is situated on the Muree-Abbottabad road, roughly 20 miles from either place. From 1913 onward; it has been usually the summer headquarters of the government on khyber pakhtunkhwa. In 1957, the president of Pakistan also chose it for his summer residence. There are beautiful rest houses. The government house makes an interesting feature of Nathiagali. It is a beautiful hill station. Its lawns are delightful. There are also good hotels and private cottages and banglows in Nathiagali.

          Nathiagali has an elevation of about 8200 ft. it commands glorious views and offers fine walks. Beyond the green slopes of Miran Jani (9793 ft) whice rise on the north-east of Nathiagali, the snow-laden heights of Nanga parbat can easily be seen on bright days. With its ridges thickly clothed by pine, maple, chestnuts and oaks, Nathiagali presents the finest environment. It is rich in a variety of wild flowers. The beauty of the station, in fact, lies in its grandeur, greenery and calmness. The beautiful hills, calm atmosphere, cool air, good accommodation, luxuriant forests, picturesque meadows, green lawns and attractive flowers considerably add much charm to the hill station of Nathiagali.