Shahdara — a scenic beauty

Islamabad : Famous for running cold water stream, and iconic lush green mountains, a natural picnic spot ‘Shahdara’' near federal capital is attracting a large number of visitors on weekend. The main attraction at Shahdara picnic point is a water stream.

The street food points have been set up on the corner of water stream which attracts visitors. The seating arrangements of these food points in mid of stream make it more attractive for visitors.

Muhammad Ali, a visitor said that it is really fun to sit in mid of stream and enjoy foods with friends and family. He said that he first time visited this beautiful place and enjoyed a lot the natural beauty in the valley.

Shazia, another visitor said that it’s a place like heaven on earth due it’s lush green hills and running stream. She said that his whole family enjoyed a lot the beauty of ‘Shahdara’.

Asghar Kakar, a visitor said that it is peaceful and family picnic spot.

It is located about 7 km away from Bhara Kaho and 15 km from Islamabad.

Shahdara Valley is situated in the foothills of Margalla hills. The approach to this place is from Islamabad Kashmir Highway, road leading to Murree. The visitors also demanded that the road leading to beautiful resort should be widened and repaired by the authorities concerned.

The owners of traditional food outlets said that daily a good number of people visit this beautiful resort and especially on holidays.