Thandiani

Thandiani is located in the northeast of Abbottabad District at and is about 31

kilometres from Abbottabad in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Thandiani is characterized by excellent weather and lush greenery in the summer
months, and snow-covered vistas and hills in the winter. Many tourists from Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa and all over Pakistan visit here, especially in the summer season.
Being at a high altitude, with attractive scenery and several hiking trails into the
forests and other nearby locations, it is a very attractive prospect.
A beautiful trek leads to Thandiani from Abbottabad that passes through Dagri naka.
To the east beyond the Kunar River are the mountains of Kashmir and the
mountains of Kaghan and Kohistan are visible to the north and northeast. To the
northwest are the ranges of Swat and Chitral.
Forests and wildlife
The mountains around Thandiani are quite thickly forested compared to most other
hill stations in the locality, which have suffered some degree of deforestation over
time. The local wildlife includes leopards, monkeys, several kinds of pheasants and
the increasingly rare flying squirrel and pine marten, to name only a few.
Things to do
The main enjoyable activity offered by Thandiani hills is site seeing. As Thandiani
is located at a very high altitude, it provides a panoramic view of its nearby
gorgeous places. Hullah is a place situated at 2Km distance from Thandiani which
provides with the amiable scenery of Muzzafarabad, Pattan Kallan, Chamiali, Bandi,
Battangi and many others. There are very few shops and bazaars located in
Thandiani so it does not offer much to shop but it does offer a lot to hike. Thandiani
can be considered as best site for hikers, with its ascending pathways surrounded
by lush green forest. There is a road located in Thandiani which goes so far that it
gives the illusion of touching the sky. Many people cherish this view.