Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Thandiani
A quiet pine-forest hill station above Abbottabad with views of the Kashmir and Pir Panjal ranges.
- Region
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Altitude
- 2,700 m
- Best time
- April – October; December – February for snow
Weather
Cool summers (10–24°C), cold and snowy winters.
Thandiani is a peaceful hill station in the Galiyat region, set in thick forest above Abbottabad. It is quieter than Murree and offers wide mountain views on clear days.
Visitors enjoy forest walks, cool air and viewpoints, and in winter the area gets snow.
Highlights
- ◆Forest walks
- ◆Mountain viewpoints
- ◆Winter snow
- ◆Quiet picnic spots
How to reach
Drive from Islamabad to Abbottabad (about 2 hours), then continue about 1 hour uphill to Thandiani.
Questions
How far is Thandiani from Islamabad?
About 3 hours by road.
Is it good for families?
Yes, it is calm and easy.
