Daman-e-Koh
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This article is about hill top garden north of Islamabad. For the forested hilly areas of Rajmahal Hills, see Damin-i-koh.
Daman-e-Koh (Urdu: دامن کوہ) is a hilltop garden north of Islamabad. It is in the center of the Margalla Hills. The name is a fusion of two Persian words, which collectively denote 'foothills'. It is about 2400 ft above sea level and about 500 ft above Islamabad. The area is a popular destination for both residents and tourists.[1]
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Daman-e-Koh | |
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دامن کوہ | |
Type | Public |
Location | Pir Sohawa Road, Islamabad |
Nearest city | Islamabad |
Coordinates | 33.7395548°N 73.0554566°E / 33.7395548; 73.0554566 |
Elevation | 2,400 feet (730 m) |
Administered by | Capital Development Authority |
Hiking trails | Trail 2 |
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Tourist treats are a popular attraction for monkeys.[2] Leopards are reported to descend from higher hills of Murree during the winter months.[3]
Airblue Flight 202 crashed near here on 28 July 2010.[4]