Nathia Gali
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 Location of Nathia Gali union council (highlighted in red) within Abbottabad district |
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| Province | NWFP |
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| District | Abbottabad |
| Tehsil | = Abbottabad |
| Nazim | Sardar Gulfaraz[1] |
| Naib Nazim | Sardar Zahoor Ahmed |
Nathia Gali or Nathiagali (Urdu: نتھیا گلی) is one of the mountain resort towns of the Galyat area of Pakistan. It is one of the most popular tourist resorts in the Murree Hills, with relatively good facilities and is located on the road from Murree to Abbottabad lying midway between the two[2].
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[edit] History
During British rule Nathia Gali, then part of Abbottabad tehsil of Hazara District, served as the summer head-quarters of the Chief Commissioner. The town along with Dunga Gali constituted a notified area under the Punjab Municipalities Act, 1891. The income in 1903-4 was Rs. 3,000, chiefly derived from a house tax, whilst expenditure was Rs. 1,900[2].
[edit] Tourism
Nathia Gali town also serves as the administrative centre of Nathia Gali Union Council. It is located in Abbottabad District, North West Frontier Province. At 2,500 m (8,200 ft), it is a popular tourist resort in the summer months. It is forested with pine, walnut and also oak and maple trees.
[edit] Scenery
The church in Nathi Gali is a remnant from the period of British Government, it is totally made of wood. It is situated at the edge of the mountain from which there is a beautiful sight. Kashmir can be seen right behind this church, and is a wonderful scene.
Nathi Gali has a mini bazzar. The nearest place to Nathi Gali is Kala Bagh. Mukeshpuri and Miranjani are two nearby high peaks.
[edit] Subdivisions
The Union Council of Nathia Gali is divided into the following areas: Bagan, Donga Gali, Jhansa, Keri Sarafali, Lassan, Malach, Nathiagali and Pasala[1].
[edit] Ethnic groups
The main tribe of Nathia Gali is the Karlal.
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