Daman-e-Koh
{{Short description|Hilltop garden near Islamabad, Pakistan}}
{{about|hill top garden north of Islamabad|the forested hilly areas of Rajmahal Hills|Damin-i-koh}}{{Infobox park
| name = Daman-e-Koh
| native_name = {{Nastaliq|دامن کوہ}}
| native_name_lang = ur
| image = The Margalla Hills, Islamabad, Pakistan from Daman-e-Koh park.jpg
| image_caption = A morning view at Daman-e-Koh
| map = Pakistan Islamabad Capital Territory
| map_caption = Location in Islamabad Capital Territory
| type = Public
| location = Pir Sohawa Road, Islamabad
| nearest_city = Islamabad
| coordinates = {{Coord|33.7395548|73.0554566|type:landmark||display=inline,title}}
| elevation = {{convert|2400|ft|m}}
| administrator = Capital Development Authority
| hiking_trails = Trail 2
}}
Daman-e-Koh ({{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|دامن کوہ}}}}) is a hilltop garden north of Islamabad. It is in the center of the Margalla Hills. The name is a fusion of two Persian words "Dāman" (دامن) meaning "skirt" and "Kōh" (کوہ) meaning "hill", which collectively denote "foothills". It is about 2400 ft above sea level and about 500 ft above Islamabad. The area is a popular destination for both residents and tourists.{{Cite web |date=2022-05-28 |title=Weather turns pleasant as rain lashes capital |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2358693/weather-turns-pleasant-as-rain-lashes-capital |access-date=2023-03-15 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}}
Tourist treats are a popular attraction for monkeys.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2021-10-05 |title=Margallas’ monkeys become trouble for local area residents |url=https://pakobserver.net/margallas-monkeys-become-trouble-for-local-area-residents/ |access-date=2023-03-15 |website=Pakistan Observer |language=en-US}} Leopards are reported to descend from higher hills of Murree during the winter months.{{Cite web |last=Uddin |first=Salah |date=2020-10-28 |title=Leopard spotted strolling near Islamabad's Daman-e-Koh |url=https://arynews.tv/leopard-spotted-islamabad-video/ |access-date=2023-03-15 |website=ARY News |language=en-US}}
Airblue Flight 202 crashed near here on 28 July 2010.{{Cite news |last=Zafar |first=Zeeshan |date=2010-07-28 |title=Crash site of smoke, rain, and bodies |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-south-asia-10793184 |access-date=2023-03-15}}
Access
Daman-e-Koh is located on the route to Pir Sohawa, which is approximately 3600 ft above sea level. Since the road is slender and winding, it is cited as a reason for traffic jams for the lack of public transportation alternatives.{{Cite web |date=2016-07-08 |title=Chaos: Traffic jam in Murree, Damn-e-Koh mar Eid celebrations |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1137939/chaos-traffic-jam-murree-damn-e-koh-mar-eid-celebrations |access-date=2023-03-15 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}} Environmental concerns led to the suspension of the chairlift from Daman-e-Koh to Pir Sohawa.{{Cite web |last=Hussain |first=Danish |date=2013-07-13 |title=Environmentalists’ concern: Margalla Hills chairlift project being revived |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/576634/environmentalists-concern-margalla-hills-chairlift-project-being-revived |access-date=2023-03-15 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}}
From Trail 2, it is possible to access the viewpoint by hiking.{{Cite web |last=Abbasi |first=Kashif |date=2020-12-16 |title=Islamabad to have new hiking trails |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1595962 |access-date=2023-03-15 |website=Dawn |language=en}}
Panoramic view of Islamabad
File:Splendid view of Islamabad from Daman-e-Koh.jpg
From the southern spot, there is a panoramic view of Islamabad. Faisal Mosque, Seventh Avenue, and Rawal Lake are all visible to the visitors.
In addition, there are observational telescopes installed. Furthermore, there is a substantial sign nearby, which displays an authentic map of Islamabad.
Renovation
Electric-powered vehicles and an expanded car-parking area were added by the Capital Development Authority.
References in literature
Daman-e-Koh is described in the book The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
Gallery
File:Map of Islamabad.JPG|Map of Islamabad
File:Islamabad.jpg|View of Seventh Avenue from Daman-e-Koh at night
File:Blue Peacock in the Daman-e-koh park.jpg|A peacock at Daman-e-Koh
File:Faisal Mosque from far.jpg|View of Faisal Mosque and Jamia Faridia from Daman-e-Koh
File:Aerial View of Islamabad from Daman-e-Koh Park.jpg|View of Islamabad from Daman-e-Koh
File:Margalla Hills, Islamabad, pakistan.JPG|View of Faisal Mosque from Daman-e-Koh
File:Road to Daman e Koh.jpg|The road to Daman-e-Koh
File:Jamia Faridia from Daman-e-Koh.jpg|The view of Jamia Faridia from the viewpoint
See also
References
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{{commons category|Daman-e-Koh, Islamabad}}
External links
- [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293960-d554849-Reviews-Daman_e_Koh-Islamabad.html Daman-e-Koh on TripAdvisor]
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