Islamabad: The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) has opened a new trail in the Margalla Hills.
The measure has been taken to tempt the adventurous souls of Islamabad, particularly, hikers, youth and the foreign nationals to enjoy fauna and flora of the city’s suburbs and discover the undiscovered paths in the Margalla Hills.
The new Trail 2 is 2km long, starts from the Japan Park in Sector F-6 and ends at Daman-e-Koh View Point.
All along its route, there are shady trees, stony paths, bushes and shrubs.
With this latest addition in trails, Islamabad has now got five fully managed and well-kept trails along the Margalla Road.
Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam along with Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairperson of the IWMB Rina Saeed Khan, members of the Board, envoys and diplomats of Sweden, Canada, Denmark and Indonesia inaugurated the new trail and wished the residents of Islamabad a good, brisk walk from thr foothills of the Margallas to the top point.
Respect wildlife
He also expressed the hope that while hiking on this trail they would be friendly to the wildlife and avoid throwing trash here and there. "It is our collective duty to respect the wildlife and keep the trail clean", he said.
While talking to Gulf Mews on Monday, IWMB Manager Operations Sakhawat Ali said all the trails were well-kept and properly managed by the IWMB.
Since hikers and visitors are safe here, it is their responsibility to be nice to these trails in Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP).
"They are safe for hiking at any time of the day however, it is advisable to avail hiking facility in the sunlight as sometimes a stray leopard or other wild animal might cross your path especially during the night time", he said.
