Ayubia National Park National Park

Address: Ayubia National Park, Galiyat region (near Abbottabad/Nathia Gali), Pakistan

Ayubia National Park is a protected montane area in the Galyat region of northern Pakistan, in the hills between Abbottabad and Murree. It was designated to conserve upper temperate forests, grasslands and the mountain environment of the surrounding hill stations.

The park is used for short hikes, nature walks and birdwatching along forested trails and viewpoints. Popular local routes include easy forest tracks that are frequented by day visitors from nearby towns.

The area was brought under formal protection to preserve its montane forest habitats and to manage recreation around established hill-station settlements. Local facilities and trail infrastructure developed to support tourism and conservation.

Ayubia lies in the Galyat hills of northern Pakistan, in the highland zone between Abbottabad and Murree, within a landscape of steep ridges, pine and oak woodland and seasonal grassland.

• Climate and activities: Cooler summer temperatures and mixed pine and oak forest make the park a popular local destination for hiking and birdwatching.
• Name and protection: Named in part after President Ayub Khan; the area was designated for protection to conserve montane forest around the Galyat hill stations.

What to See#

• Dunga Gali: Dunga Gali - a small hill-station area within the park known for forested trails and guest facilities used by visitors.
• Pipeline Track: Pipeline Track - a popular, level forest trail used for walking between nearby hill stations and valued for birdwatching and views.

From Islamabad/Rawalpindi: drive north via the M-1 and then the N-35 toward Abbottabad and enter the Galiyat region; Ayubia lies between Dunga Gali and Nathia Gali. Local minibuses and private cars are the common access methods; travel times vary with traffic.

• Visit early in the day to catch mist drifting through the forested ridges and to avoid afternoon crowds on the trails.
• The park's chairlift from Dunga Gali (if operating) offers the easiest way to access higher trails-buy tickets early during peak season.