Lovers of natural beauty, especially those who adore green mountains and like elevations cannot ignore the marvelous beauty of Thandiani. Thandiani, a day picnic and touring venue, is situated at a height of 9,000 feet above sea level. Tourists who are visiting Naran valley or Gallayat can add a day in their plan to stopover at Thandiani.
Thandiani can be reached from
Abbottabad after a drive of nearly 30 kilometers that may take an hour because
of steep and narrow road all the way. It can also be reached directly from
Islamabad after a drive of three hours at least. Road towards Thandiani is
whirling, steep and narrow, but enormously beautiful all the way through. There
are green mountains full of tall pine trees, green grass and shrubs. One does
not only see this beautiful greenery but also smells the touching scent
emitting from the plants. Road continuously elevates, and magnificence of landscape
improves with each and every step taken ahead. It is worthwhile to stay on the
way at different spots to catch the beauty of this place. Reaching Thandiani is
truly an amazing experience. Walking around the place gives captivating view all
around the surroundings. Beautiful green slopes and grounds encircled with fully
bloomed pine trees, intensifies the enjoyment of a picnic there. Taking tea and
eating “pakoras” is always an unforgettable experience of Thandiani.
Weather at Thandiani is lovely,
especially for those who love cold waves. Temperature is pleasant with frequent
weather fluctuation; in moments clouds spread over Thandiani making it a
magical beauty with thrashing cold splashes, which may also result into light
or heavy rain. Thandiani is surrounded by dense forests. Number of tracks move
away to different destinations of which prominent one ends in Nathia Gali after
an extensive quest of three days.
Road condition towards Thandiani
is very good, so it is very much convenient to drive a personal vehicle but
rushing drive can be dangerous. It is also possible to hire a vehicle from
Abbottabad as there is an ample availability of vehicles there. It is advisable
to take umbrella, warm jacket, joggers, water bottles, and eatables along with.
It is better to start earlier to accomplish this trip in day light. Best months
to visit Thandiani are from April to November. During snowfall roads get
blocked and so are inaccessible. Place is heavily visited during weekends and
heaviest during Eid holidays. Hotel rates at Abbottabad are higher during May
to July and highest during Eid holidays. In months, other than May to July,
hotel room normally starts from Rs. 2,500 per night and moves up according to
the choice, comfort and budget.
Photography of this trip to
Thandiani, always remains a source of recollection of the superb time spent at
this fabulous place.
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