Daman-e-Koh (Urdu: دامن کوہ) is a hilltop garden north of Islamabad. It is in the center of the Margalla Hills. The name is a fusion of two Persian words "Dāman" (دامن) meaning "skirt" and "Kōh" (کوہ) meaning "hill", which collectively denote "foothills". It is about 2400 ft above sea level and about 500 ft above Islamabad. The area is a popular destination for both residents and tourists.[1]
| Daman-e-Koh | |
|---|---|
| دامن کوہ | |
 A morning view at Daman-e-Koh | |
  Location in Islamabad Capital Territory | |
| Type | Public |
| Location | Pir Sohawa Road, Islamabad |
| Nearest city | Islamabad |
| Coordinates | 33°44′22″N 73°03′20″E / 33.7395548°N 73.0554566°E |
| Elevation | 2,400 feet (730 m) |
| Administered by | Capital Development Authority |
| Hiking trails | Trail 2 |
Tourist treats are a popular attraction for monkeys.[2] Leopards are reported to descend from higher hills of Murree during the winter months.[3]
Airblue Flight 202 crashed near here on 28 July 2010.[4]
Access
editDaman-e-Koh is located on the route to Pir Sohawa, which is approximately 3600 ft above sea level. Since the road is slender and winding, it is cited as a reason for traffic jams for the lack of public transportation alternatives.[5] Environmental concerns led to the suspension of the chairlift from Daman-e-Koh to Pir Sohawa.[6]
From Trail 2, it is possible to access the viewpoint by hiking.[7]
Panoramic view of Islamabad
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From the southern spot, there is a panoramic view of Islamabad. Faisal Mosque, Seventh Avenue, and Rawal Lake are all visible to the visitors.
In addition, there are observational telescopes installed. Furthermore, there is a substantial sign nearby, which displays an authentic map of Islamabad.
Renovation
editElectric-powered vehicles and an expanded car-parking area were added by the Capital Development Authority.
References in literature
editDaman-e-Koh is described in the book The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
Gallery
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Map of Islamabad -
View of Seventh Avenue from Daman-e-Koh at night -
A peacock at Daman-e-Koh -
View of Islamabad from Daman-e-Koh -
View of Faisal Mosque from Daman-e-Koh -
The road to Daman-e-Koh -
The view of Jamia Faridia from the Daman-e-Koh viewpoint
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Weather turns pleasant as rain lashes capital". The Express Tribune. 2022-05-28. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ "Margallas' monkeys become trouble for local area residents". Pakistan Observer. 2021-10-05. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ Uddin, Salah (2020-10-28). "Leopard spotted strolling near Islamabad's Daman-e-Koh". ARY News. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ Zafar, Zeeshan (2010-07-28). "Crash site of smoke, rain, and bodies". BBC News. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ "Chaos: Traffic jam in Murree, Damn-e-Koh mar Eid celebrations". The Express Tribune. 2016-07-08. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ Hussain, Danish (2013-07-13). "Environmentalists' concern: Margalla Hills chairlift project being revived". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
- ^ Abbasi, Kashif (2020-12-16). "Islamabad to have new hiking trails". Dawn. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
