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Daman-e-Koh
is one of the most popular outing
spot in Islamabad. Its name is a conjunction of two
words: Daman, which means center and Koh, which
means hill. Daman-e-Koh therefore meaning center of
the Mountain.
It is located at the north of Islamabad in the
middle of Margalla Hills. It has two picnic spots,
one is located at north while other is located at
south. Parking is available on both spots. On north
side of Daman-e-Koh, there is a small cafe available
for tea, drinks and snacks. On the south side, there
is a restaurant located for lunch and dinner. South
side is a sightseeing spot from where Islamabad can
completely be seen. An informational board is also
built, where basic statistical information of
Islamabad is available. There is a plan to construct
chairlift from Daman-e-Koh to Pir Sohawa which is
due to start in the near future.
Lately the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has
further developed the spot with improvement of the
restaurant and the introduction of battery operated
cars to transport tourists up from the parking.
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Pir Sohawa
is an upland scenic rural
location, popular for recreational walking and
picnics, in the Margalla Hills near Islamabad,
Pakistan. It presents a breathtaking view of
Islamabad.
Pir Sowaha also attracts tourists in winter, as the
elevation is sufficient for snowfall. Recently,
construction of the Pir Sohawa Tourist Restaurant
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