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Islamabad to Abbottabad by Car With Driver: Thandiani, Shimla Hill, Nathia Gali Gateway
Abbottabad is a cool, green city in the Hazara hills and the gateway to Nathia Gali, Thandiani and the Kaghan route. It is an easy motorway drive from Islamabad, ideal for a day trip or a long weekend.
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The short answer
The route
Take the M-1 and the Hazara Motorway to Abbottabad. The road is modern and fast, with the last stretch climbing gently into the hills. Weekends in summer are busy near the city.
Places to visit
- Thandiani, a pine hill station with sweeping views.
- Shimla Hill and the city viewpoints.
- Ilyasi Mosque, a calm mosque on the hillside.
- Nathia Gali and Ayubia, the Galiyat hill resorts a short drive away.
- Mansehra and the Ashoka Rock Edicts on the road north.
Where to stay
Abbottabad has mid-range hotels in the city and near Mandian and Mirpur, with more in Nathia Gali and Thandiani. We are an independent car with driver service, not a hotel agent: confirm rooms and rates with the hotel and tell us your address.
Best time to go
April to October is green and pleasant. In winter the hills are cold, and Thandiani can get snow.
Visiting Abbottabad from abroad or as an overseas Pakistani
SAAD CAR RENTAL SERVICES is based in G-11 Markaz, Islamabad, and provides every vehicle with an experienced professional driver, for families, groups, visitors from abroad and overseas Pakistanis. Send your flight details and we plan the pickup at Islamabad Airport, then the whole Abbottabad trip with the same driver. If you are not a Pakistani citizen, check the current visa, permit and travel advisory rules for your nationality and the areas you will enter before you book.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I go to Abbottabad and return the same day?
Yes. It is a common day trip from Islamabad.
Which car is best for Abbottabad and Thandiani?
A Prado or Fortuner for hill roads. A sedan is fine to the city in dry weather.
Can you take us to Nathia Gali from Abbottabad?
Yes. It is a short drive and a popular combination.
Do you offer one-way trips?
Yes. One-way, round trip and multi-day bookings are available.
Is Abbottabad on the way to Naran and Hunza?
Yes. It is on the road to Mansehra, Kaghan and the Karakoram Highway.
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