Overview
Ayubia National Park is a well-developed resort complex in the Galyat region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, offering temperate pine forests at 8,000 feet elevation. It serves as a popular picnic destination and cooler summer retreat compared to the plains below.
Day Trips · Family Travel · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
PTDC motel at the chairlift and Retreat Hotel in Nathia Gali are options. Budget accommodation is limited; book ahead in peak summer season.
Fees
Foreign visitors pay 200 rupees entrance fee (2023). Local visitors pay a lower fee.
Transport
The park is 40 km from Abbottabad along Murree Road, about 1 hour 20 minutes by car. No public transport directly serves the park.
Weather
Expect cold temperatures year-round (3-11°C). Summers are mild but winters are harsh with heavy snowfall. May-June offers the best conditions.