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Abbottabad – The City of Pines
Abbottabad city is a part of the Hazara region in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and is the capital of the Abbottabad district. The city is almost equidistant from Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Peshawar. It is a hill station with lovely weather, high-standard educational institutes and is popular because of the Pakistan Military Academy-Kakul.The city was founded in 1853 by Major James Abbott, and the city was named after its founder.
Major James Abbott
Abbottabad is known to be home to well-educated people and has the highest literacy rate in Pakistan. The main language spoken by about 95% of the population is Hindko, which is similar to Punjabi, along with Urdu and Pashto. The city is modernizing by the day.
Abbottabad is surrounded by hills,Shimla Peak is towards the north and Sarban Peak towards the south. Shimla’s cool, pine-clad pinnacle is plaited with paths and adds to the scenic outlook of the town and its environment.
1.Shimla Pahari
You can either trek or take a passenger jeep from upper Pine View Road to Shimla Peak, commonly known as Shimla Pahari in the local language.
Shimla Pahari
2. Ilyasi Masjid
Ilyasi Masjid is an old and famous mosque built over a stream of water based in Nawanshehr. Adjacent to the mosque is a pond-like area where people can ride on the paddle-driven boats. There is also a hill close to the mosque which is a famous picnic spot in the city. This beautiful mosque includes a composite of spring-fed bathhouses and pools.
Ilyasi Masjid
3.Harnoi
Harnoi is the beautiful river for the visitors located near the Dhamtour Abbottabad known as the most famous place of Abbottabad District.
Harnoi is the beautiful river for the visitors located near the Dhamtour Abbottabad known as the most famous place of Abbottabad District.
Usually It is the favorite place of teenagers and friends for the sun in summer to avoid the hotness of weather.
Harnoi
Restaurants
The people in Abbottabad love eating maize, wheat and rice. In rural areas, desi ghee and lassi are largely consumed. People of Abbottabad are very fond of eating out. Some of the popular restaurants are Red Onion and Kaghan Café. Popular cuisines include chicken karahi, korma, sajji and chapli kabab.
Shopping
Abbottabad is a cultural city with customary items to purchase like Turban, Kraquli, Patti caps and traditional chaddars. Shopping malls and arcades include Roshan Shopping Mall, Deemas Shopping Center, City Center shopping mall and many more.
Hotels
You will find the best range of top hotels in Abbottabad, such as:
Pearl Continental Abbottabad
Hotel De Manchi
Thandiani View Guest House
Exclusive House
Horizon guest house Abbottabad
If you are searching for cheaper options, discounted rates and deals, check Jovago’s website and book right away.
Money
Pakistan Rupees, All International Credit Cards (Visa/MasterCard) are accepted by the ATM.
Exchange Rate
http://www.xe.com/currency/pkr-pakistani-rupeexchangerate
Country code
+0992
Zip Code
22010
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