<\/span><\/h2>\nAccording to archaeologists and scientists of the project entitled \u2018Post Earthquake Explorations of Human-Remains in the Margalla Hills,\u2019 Hills formation dates back to 1st geographical epoch \u2018Miocene epoch.\u2019 Margalla\u2019s dominant limestone is mixed with the sandstone (Clastic Sedimentary-Rock) and minor beds of the \u2018Shale.\u2019 <\/span><\/p>\nThe archaeologists of this project also found 2-footprints of humans than 1-million years old, preserved in sandstone.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Flora & Fauna<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nThere are almost 250-300 plant species on these hills. People use two-thirds of these plants for their medicinal value to cure or treat different diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Wildlife Species<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nThese hills are home to several wildlife species including exotic birds, monkeys, and carnivorous animals such as rare and jeopardized Margalla leopard. Leopards are less common and occasionally come there from Murree but mostly remain high in hills. The local villagers wandering in hills often report the sighting of these leopards.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Species of Birds<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nSeveral ecological components make these hills a unique place for different species of birds. No other location in Pakistan could be equal to these hills regarding a number of the species. It was found in park\u2019s faunal survey that thirty-seven fish species, fifty-four butterfly species, twenty reptile species, nine amphibian species, three-hundred and eighty bird species, twenty-one species of the small mammals, and fifteen large mammals\u2019 species.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Margalla Hills Activities<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/span>An ideal spot for Bird Watchers<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThese hills are an ideal spot for bird watchers. This area serves as a house to a huge number of species of birds including shrikes, paradise flycatchers, robins, kites, sparrows, crows, pheasants, larks, Egyptian Vultures, hawks, kestrel, paradise flycatcher, Khalij pheasant, spotted doves, buntings, wheatears, collared dove, golden oriole, cheer pheasant, Indian-sparrow hawk, peregrine falcon, falcon, hawks, and black partridge. <\/span><\/p>\nThe Cheer-pheasant is indigenous to NWFP and is reared in Margalla Hills as part of the conservation campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Islamabad\u2019s Panoramic View<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThe most visited hill stations Pir Sohawa and Daman-e-Koh provide the visitors with a panoramic view of Islamabad’s beautiful city. Visitors view Rawal lake, 7th Avenue, and Faisal Mosque from this spot.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Hiking & Trekking<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThe Margalla Hills offers an excellent hiking point for both occasional and serious hikers. Mostly hiked and the safest path is from Zoo-park to Daman-e-Koh. From Feb-April weather remains pleasant and rainfall is less so this weather is suitable for hiking.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Margalla](\"https:\/\/www.pakpedia.pk\/files\/Image\/Margalla-Hills-Hotels.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
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<\/span>Hang-Gliding and Paragliding<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nIslamabad-based clubs provide facilities for Hang-Gliding and Paragliding.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Rock Climbing<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nRock climbing is getting popularity among ISB and Rawalpindi youth, but only a few climbers can climb at heights.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Threats to Ecology of Margalla<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThe Margalla\u2019s ecology faces threats from deforestation, digging by the crush plants, poachers, and illegal buildings and encroachments. Crush plants grown in surroundings of hills near Taxila are eroding hills for drawing out building material. Illegal cutting of trees and fires is resulting in deforestation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Objectives of Margalla Hills Society<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nThe Margala Hills Society was founded in 1989 to conserve the natural environment of the \u2018Margalla Hills National-Park,\u2019 and to stop reduction of green zones, to foster the interest of the public in management, development, and conservation of natural resources, wildlife, and forests of Margalla Hills National-Park and also to spread information about this park including culture, geography, history, flora and fauna and its benefits to Islamabad\u2019s citizens.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>The collaboration of WWF with CDA<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nThe \u2018Green-School Program\u2019 of WWF Pakistan in association with CDA (Capital Development Authority) organizes \u2018Eco-Adventure Activities\u2019 on these hills to create awareness in school students regarding the significance of being an environmentally responsible individual, and conservation of the natural environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Margalla Hills Roads<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n- Margalla Road<\/span><\/li>\n
- GT (Grand Trunk) Road<\/span><\/li>\n
- Pir Sohawa Road<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
<\/span>Margalla Hills Hotels<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n- The Bentley Boutique Hotel<\/span><\/li>\n
- ISB Marriott Hotel<\/span><\/li>\n
- Chalet ISB<\/span><\/li>\n
- Hotel One-Super<\/span><\/li>\n
- Hotel de Papae International<\/span><\/li>\n
- Lavish Lounge Guest-House<\/span><\/li>\n
- ISB Serena Hotel<\/span><\/li>\n
- Grand Ambassador Hotel ISB<\/span><\/li>\n
- 2nd Home Guest House<\/span><\/li>\n
- Grand Regency Hotel<\/span><\/li>\n
- Executive Travel and Lodges<\/span><\/li>\n
- King Alfred Residency<\/span><\/li>\n
- Magnolia Guest House<\/span><\/li>\n
- Serai Boutique Hotel<\/span><\/li>\n
- Dreamland Hotel<\/span><\/li>\n
- White House ISB<\/span><\/li>\n
- A Home Away from Home<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rio INN Guest House<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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<\/span>Beautiful Spots<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n- Pir Sohawa<\/span><\/li>\n
- Daman-e-Koh<\/span><\/li>\n
- Faisal Mosque<\/span><\/li>\n
- Rawal Lake<\/span><\/li>\n
- Pakistan Monument Museum<\/span><\/li>\n
- The Centaurus\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Saidpur Village<\/span><\/li>\n
- Lok Virsa Museum<\/span><\/li>\n
- Trail 5<\/span><\/li>\n
- Bird Aviary<\/span><\/li>\n
- Flair Private Limited<\/span><\/li>\n
- Shahdara Valley<\/span><\/li>\n
- Safa Gold Mall<\/span><\/li>\n
- Shakarpariyan Hills<\/span><\/li>\n
- Centaurus Cineplex<\/span><\/li>\n
- Tanzara Art Gallery<\/span><\/li>\n
- Art & Craft Village<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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