Nathia Gali

Nathia gali is a famous hill station located in Hazara, NWFP, Pakistan. The place is popular for it's spectacular mountain scenery and favorable climate (Being at an altitude of 2500m the climate is much cooler then the rest of Galiath). Local people are extremely peace-loving, hospitable and friendly. They belong to the Karal tribe and speak Hindko language belonging to the Indo-Aryan branch of languages. Urdu is also understood as a secondary language. Literacy rate and standard of living are rising rapidly.

Nathia Gali

In the past, during the British reign, Nathia gali served as the summer headquarters of the Chief Commissioner. The mountain resort is a home to various kinds of wild life including different kinds of birds, butterflies and monkeys. Recently the World Wildlife Federation has started breeding leopards in it's woods. The cusine of Nathia gali is particularly very delightful. The daals, chicken karhais, barbecued foods and fresh naans in the bazaar too are thoroughly enjoyable, as are halwa puri breakfasts and freshly made roadside pakoras and jalebis. Corn on the cob is usually available all over the hill-station at various points. There are a couple of grocery stores now stock most supermarket items that are available in the cities.

Nathia gali is situated at one hour drive from Muree and Abbotabad and two hour drive from Islamabad. A number of hotels, lodges and rest houses are present for accommodation. Tourist months are April, May and September.

Mukeshpuri

Miran Jani

Road to Nathia Gali