Daman-e-Koh
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Daman-e-Koh is one of the most popular outing spot in Islamabad. Its name is a conjunction of two words: Daman, which means center and Koh, which means hill. Daman-e-Koh therefore meaning center of the Mountain.
It is located at the north of Islamabad in the middle of Margalla Hills. It has two picnic spots, one is located at north while other is located at south. Parking is available on both spots. On north side of Daman-e-Koh, there is a small cafe available for tea, drinks and snacks. On the south side, there is a restaurant located for lunch and dinner. South side is a sightseeing spot from where Islamabad can completely be seen. An informational board is also built, where basic statistical information of Islamabad is available. There is a plan to construct chairlift from Daman-e-Koh to Pir Sohawa which is due to start in the near future.
Lately the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has further developed the spot with improvement of the restaurant and the introduction of battery operated cars to transport tourists up from the parking.
