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Trail 5 - Dera Janglan

Trail-5 or the Dera Janglan Trail is also quite popular. Earlier it was not open for the general public due to security concerns but can now be used. The start point is located few hundred metres ahead of Trail-3 opposite to Sector F-5 on Margalla Road and it leads up to Pir Sohawa Road.

This trail has about three sub-trails and is also linked with the adjacent Trail-3. At the start point, presence of a seasonal water stream makes it a popular picnic spot for families. Initially water stream goes along the trail making it more enjoyable and in the mid, a fresh water spring provides a good resting spot for the serious hikers. Second half of Trail-5 is steeper which requires strenuous hiking. At the top, it offers beautiful vistas of the Islamabad city and finishes near a security check post on main Pir Sohawa Road. About 500 m walk on the main road towards west leads to Monal Restaurant. Trail is rigorous and is recommended for families upto ‘Ficus Spring’ only.

WHAT IS AROUND

Margalla Avenue
Sector F-5
Punjab House
Sindh House
Ataturk Avenue

NEARBY TOURIST SITES

WHEN TO GO

At 620 metres (1700 feet) above sea level, Islamabad is at its best from October to April, when the days are crisp and cool, and the nights are cold. Spring is short, but the flowers in March are a riot of colour. The hottest months are May and June, before the monsoon, but even then the climate is usually not oppressive, and you can always escape to the hills. 2250 metres (7400 feet) above sea level.

HOW TO REACH

Islamabad and Rawapindi share an airport, the rawapindi City and Rawalpindi Cantonment railway stand, General Bus Stand, Pir Wadhi, Faizabad Bus Stand, Daewoo Bus stand Motorway Chowk, Faisal Mover Motorway Chowk and G-9 Karachi company Bus Stand.

It is 292.9 kilometres (182 miles) from Lahore (6 hours 30min) and 172.8 kilometres (108 Miles) from Peshawar (3 Hours 30min) on the Grand Trunk Road (Nation Highway G.T. Road) and 382.6 kilometres (287.7 miles) from Lahore (4Hours 30min) and 185.7 Kilometres (116 Miles) from Peshawar (2 Hours 30min) on the Motorway/AH1.

FROM OUTSIDE

Skyways, Niazi Express, Faisal Mover, Daewoo, Airport, Train

WITHIN THE CITY

Taxi, Car, Mini Busses

ON BOOKED TRANSPORT

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WHERE TO SHOP

MARKETS

Aabpara Market, I-8 Markaz, G-7 Markaz, Peshawar More Markaz, AAbpara Market.

MALLS

The Centruaus Mall,

WHERE TO EAT / STAY

Hotels / Motels / Resorts / Restaurants

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EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER

HOSPITALS:
	PIMS, Islamabad:	G-8, 051-9261170
	Poly Clinic:	Shaheed-e-Millat Road, Islamabad. 051-9218300

AMBULANCE:
	Rescue 1122:	1122, 0344 9597384
	Edhi Foundation:	115, (051) 2353374

USEFUL ADDRESSES
	Tourist Information Centre:	Sports Complex Islamabad. 051-9208949
	AP Tourist Information Center:	F-10 Markaz, Islamabad. 0322-2881992, 051-8732529
	CDA:	Khayeban-e-Suhrwardy, Islamabad. 051-9253001
	MCI:	Islamabad. 051-9211555
	Passport Office:	Mauve Road, G-8/1, Islamabad. 051-9107220