Thursday, October 29, 2009

Balakot Motel PTDC Mansehra

LOCATION: At a distance of two twenty km from Islamabad and 4 hours drive, lies Balakot, the ‘Gateway’ to the Kaghan Valley. The town lies on the bank of the River Kunhar and serves as a market for the near villages. With its moderate climate, Balakot is well-known for the shrines of the famous Martyrs, Syed Ahmad Shaheed and Shah Ismail Shaheed Brailvi.

ACCOMMODATION: The PTDC Motel and restaurant’s services are ideally located. The Motel provides Telephone, Rent-A-Jeep and Tourist Information facilities.

THRILLING: Apart from the exciting chairlift ride, one can visit Nathiagali and climb either of the two peaks of Mushkpuri and Miranjani. on the other hand, one can visit Murree and Bhurban or walk along the renowned water supply pipeline, passing through Ayubia National Park.

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